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Tom Perriello

Tom Perriello

Tom Perriello, a Democrat, was elected in 2008 to represent Virginia's 5th Congressional District. He lost his 2010 re-election bid to Robert Hurt. Before his election, Perriello was involved in international justice and sustainable peace. Perriello was born and raised in Ivy. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1996 and a law degree in 2001, both from Yale University, New Haven, Conn.

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Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello
stated on October 12, 2010 a TV ad:
 "Senator Robert Hurt voted for a bill that’s raised your electric rates seven times."
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By Wes Hester • October 30, 2010
Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello
stated on October 6, 2010 a TV ad.:
"Mr. Hurt would re-open that darn (Medicare) doughnut hole."
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By Robert Farley • October 29, 2010
Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello
stated on August 18, 2010 a TV ad:
Says Robert Hurt "supports the tax loopholes that send American jobs overseas."
False
By Michael Martz • October 25, 2010
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Latest Fact-Checks About Tom Perriello

Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on October 14, 2010 a statement on candidate's web site:
"Congressman Perriello voted in lock step with Nancy Pelosi 90 percent of the time."
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By Wes Hester • October 30, 2010
Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on September 27, 2010 a TV ad:
Says Tom Perriello voted "to give tax breaks to foreign companies creating jobs in China."
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By Michael Martz • October 25, 2010
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