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Thomas Garrett Jr.

Thomas Garrett Jr.

Thomas A. Garrett Jr., a Republican, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th Congressional District in 2016. He was in Virginia's Senate from 2012 to 2016. He has served as an assistant state attorney general and Commonwealth's attorney for Louisa County. Garrett was born in Atlanta and is a graduate of Louisa County High School in Virginia. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Richmond.  

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Thomas Garrett Jr.
Thomas Garrett Jr.
stated on January 11, 2016 a radio interview.:
"A (state) trooper with 10 years on the force is getting $500 a year more than a trooper with 10 minutes on the force."
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By Sean Gorman • February 1, 2016
Thomas Garrett Jr.
Thomas Garrett Jr.
stated on April 2, 2014 an op-ed.:
"Last year the (Medicaid Fraud Control Unit) in Virginia alone recovered over $200 million!"
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By Sean Gorman • May 12, 2014
Thomas Garrett Jr.
Thomas Garrett Jr.
stated on April 2, 2014 an op-ed.:
Federal money for Medicaid expansion "is guaranteed for a few years and then goes away."
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By Sean Gorman • April 13, 2014
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