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Congressman Cantor - Do We Really Want To Reelect You?

Recent House Votes Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act - Vote Passed (355-59, 20 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to cancel a scheduled 10 percent Medicare reimbursement cut to physicians. Rep. Eric Cantor voted NO Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Vote Failed (276-146, 13 Not Voting) The House fell short of the two-thirds margin necessary to pass this bill, which would have expanded the Federal Trade Commission’s powers to combat price manipulation. Rep. Eric Cantor voted NO Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (233-189, 12 Not Voting) The House voted to “patch” the alternative minimum tax. Rep. Eric Cantor voted NO Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act - Vote Passed (322-98, 14 Not Voting) The House approved $1.7 billion in grants to mass transit authorities. Rep. Eric Cantor voted NO ====================== There is an alternative to those who seem to have a higher loyalty to their party than to the district they represent,