FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 30, 2011

Henrico,VA – George Allen issued the following statement today in support of legislation being introduced in the U.S. Senate to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

 “Every day we delay unleashing our energy resources, Americans are losing jobs, paying higher fuel costs, sending more money to some unfriendly regimes and falling further behind our global competitors.  This legislation to approve the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline is a positive step for jobs in our economy and energy security.  Our country’s lack of energy infrastructure costs Americans jobs and leads to higher gasoline prices.  This energy project alone will create tens of thousands of new good-paying American jobs, and bring 700,000 barrels of crude oil a day to the U.S. from our closest
neighbor and ally, not from an unstable and unfriendly foreign country.

Americans expect their public servants and their President to have the courage to lead, yet President Obama and my opponent, Tim Kaine, choose to stay silent and punt on tens of thousands of new jobs until after the 2012 elections.  Their decision to put politics ahead of American jobs and affordable energy is a
failure of leadership that speaks volumes about their priorities.  Construction of the Keystone Pipeline is a matter of jobs and security and I will fight every day in the U.S. Senate to ensure that America aggressively
pursues strategic American energy freedom and more affordable fuel and electricity for families and job-creating businesses.”

The Keystone Pipeline
Would Mean Jobs and Energy for the United States

• The Keystone Pipeline is Expected to Create Up to 20,000
  New Jobs and Bring 700,000 Barrels of Oil to the Texas Coast Daily.  “TransCanada (TRP), the
  company trying to build the pipeline, estimates the project would create 13,000
  construction jobs and 7,000 additional jobs making the steel, pumps and other
  necessary equipment. The company estimates that over the project’s life, which
  it generously pegs at 100 years, $20 billion will be pumped into the U.S.
  economy and $5 billion added to government coffers.” (CNN, 10/8/11)

• “Then there’s the oil itself. The pipeline would bring in
  an additional 700,000 barrels a day.” (CNN, 10/8/11

• “At a time when almost one in 10 Americans is unemployed,
  TransCanada Corp. (TRP) expects to create 20,000 jobs to build the pipeline…” (Bloomberg, 10/24/11)

The Pipeline Would be the Largest Infrastructure
Project in North America

• TRANSCANADA: “We’re building what is the largest
  infrastructure project in North America… We’re putting a lot of people to
  work.”
  (CNBC, 9/30/11)

• Lack of Energy Infrastructure Costs U.S. Up To a
  Quarter-Million New Jobs, Lower Costs. “The U.S. economy missed out on creating up to
  a quarter-million jobs this year because it lacked the infrastructure to
  capitalize on a rare divergence in global oil prices, a National Journal
  analysis shows. Simply put, American consumers paid a historically high premium
  for their gasoline. The economy suffered for it.”  (National Journal, 11/29/11)

But President Obama and
His Administration Chose to Punt on a Decision until After the 2012 Elections

• “Last
  week, President Barack Obama opted to delay action on TransCanada Corp.’s
  planned pipeline, which would run from Alberta to Texas, until after next
  year’s election.” (Times Dispatch, 11/15/11)

•  “The Obama administration’s decision to postpone a
  ruling on the fate of the Keystone XL pipeline till 2013 is a poorly disguised
  political punt.”
  (Houston Chronicle, 11/11/11)

And Tim Kaine Followed President Obama’s Lead, Refusing to Take a Position

• Repeated Requests for
  Comment From Tim Kaine Were Unsuccessful.
  “For weeks, Republicans have been hammering on Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful
  Timothy M. Kaine to take a position on the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline. Last
  week, President Barack Obama opted to delay action on TransCanada Corp.’s
  planned pipeline, which would run from Alberta to Texas, until after next
  year’s election. … Repeated requests for comments from Kaine’s campaign have
  been unsuccessful.” (Times Dispatch, 11/15/11)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 30, 2011

Small Business Leaders Endorse George Allen for U.S. Senate

Henrico, VA –Today, small business leaders from throughout Virginia threw their support behind George Allen for U.S. Senate because of his strong, proven track record of making Virginia “Open for Business!” and his pro-growth policies outlined in his Blueprint for America’s Comeback.

The business leaders endorsing George Allen today cited his successful record as Governor implementing policies that free businesses to invest, expand and hire, helping to create more than 300,000 net new private sector jobs during his tenure, his desire to unleash Virginia and America’s plentiful energy resources and repeal and replace the job-destroying taxes and regulations in ObamaCare.

“I support George Allen because he has the right plan to fix our economy and help small businesses, such as mine, survive. The fuel prices are ridiculously high, and when fuel prices go up, sales go down,” said Elizabeth Wright, owner of Foster’s Grille in Winchester.  “George Allen will fight to unleash our energy resources to lower costs so that families will have more money to spend at their local restaurants and stores. My husband and I have also always been self-employed and had to pay for our own health insurance throughout our careers, but now under ObamaCare paying for that insurance is becoming a problem.  I want George Allen in the U.S. Senate to be the deciding vote to repeal and replace ObamaCare and lift those burdens on small businesses like mine that are increasing costs and making it more difficult to hire employees.”

“I wholeheartedly support George Allen for U.S. Senate,” said Marti Meersman, President and CEO of Meersman Associates, Inc. in Lorton.  “As a small business owner in Virginia, I applaud his commitment to pro-growth fiscal and economic policies that will help businesses create jobs by keeping
taxes low and reducing intrusive bureaucratic over-regulation.”

“Most of my working experience has been with meeting the complex financial needs of American business,” said Ruble Hord of Northwestern Insurance Company in Richmond.  “The country and its business leaders need the practical approach to reining in big government spending, lowering taxes,
deregulation, and reducing dependence on foreign energy that George Allen will bring to the U.S. Senate.”

During George Allen’s tenure as Governor, Virginia was one of only two States in the nation to receive ‘Straight A’s’ from Financial World Magazine for sound fiscal performance, and in 1995 Virginia was recognized by Site Selection Magazine as one of the top ten places in the world to do business.

Small Business Leaders
for Allen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 30, 2011

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
Let’s update tax policy to help rebuild schools
From POLITICO

By Sen. Jim Webb, Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Eric Cantor, Governor Bob McDonnell,
George Allen and Tim Kaine

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

America’s economic recovery continues to pose tough challenges. Our citizens need good jobs, and our students need the skills to compete for those jobs in the years ahead. During a time of economic uncertainty, we need to work together on creative ideas that confront these challenges in an innovative manner. With divided government in Washington, we need solutions that both parties can
support. Here’s one:

Republicans and Democrats agreed in 1986 on a private capital approach to modernize America’s oldest buildings. Congress authorized a federal rehabilitation tax credit, worth up to 20 percent of construction costs, for rehabilitating historic buildings. This policy has proved successful, except in one crucial category — older school buildings.

Because of a limitation on using the tax credits for tax-exempt property, public schools cannot generally benefit from this. In addition, an Internal Revenue Service rule, known as “prior use,” generally prohibits private investors from earning this credit if they renovate an older school into a more modern public
educational facility.

 This means that if a local school building is turned into a luxury condo, developers are eligible for federal tax credits. But if private interests invest to modernize an old school, the IRS says these tax credits are not available.

 Indeed, the limitations in current law effectively force localities to use the “borrow to build” approach — based on federally subsidized local government bonds. We have an important tradition of local control of education, but by denying local schools access to private capital to rejuvenate older buildings, we are
increasing local costs. Those increased costs mean fewer local education dollars are available to improve classroom instruction and ensure our children have the educational resources they need.

These restrictions are preventing major — and much needed — renovations at a time when the average K-12 facility is considered obsolete, built for a 20th-century curriculum when our children need a 21st-century education. It is time we improve those schools by fixing this policy. In Virginia, we’ve seen
firsthand what this change can do.

Read More:  http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/69318.html

Roll Call:
George Allen Touts Support from Lawmakers
By Kyle Trygstad, November 29, 2011 
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_65/george_allen_touts_support_virginia_new_lawmakers-210603-1.html?pos=hln

Former Sen. George Allen announced the endorsements of 10 newly elected Members of the Virginia General Assembly, for whom Allen logged countless miles on the campaign trail.

Endorsing Allen were nine state Delegates from around Virginia, as well as state Sen.-elect Bryce Reeves, who won his Fredericksburg-area seat earlier this month by less than a point.

“As our Senator, George Allen will continue his legacy of fighting for lower taxes, smaller government, and traditional family values,” Reeves said in a statement.

The endorsement announcement comes less than a week after the Allen campaign publicized a list of 100 tea party activists in the state who are also backing his candidacy, and as Allen looks to coalesce his support for the GOP Senate primary.

“Governor Allen’s belief in Tea Party principles is evident in his desire to cut government spending and bring a greater degree of accountability to Washington,” Coby Dillard, co-founder of the Hampton Roads Tea Party, said in a statement.

Allen, who is likely to face former Gov. Tim Kaine (D) in the general, must first get past his primary foes: tea party leader Jamie Radtke, minister E.W. Jackson, TV production company owner Tim Donner and
attorney David McCormick.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 28, 2011

Newly Elected Virginia Legislators Endorse George Allen for U.S. Senate

Henrico, VA –Today, newly elected Members of the Virginia State Senate and House of Delegates from throughout the Commonwealth announced their support for George Allen for U.S. Senate, citing his Virginia values, fiscal responsibility and successful track record of implementing pro-growth policies that helped to create hundreds of thousands of new jobs.

Senator-Elect Bryce Reeves, Fredericksburg
“George Allen is a proven, principled conservative leader; he deeply cares about our Commonwealth and Nation.  As our Senator, George Allen will continue his legacy of fighting for lower taxes, smaller government, and traditional family values.  As a former United States Army Ranger, George Allen’s commitment to ensuring we continue to have a strong national defense and support of our military and their families, is important to me.  I am honored to endorse George Allen for U.S. Senate.” 

Delegate-Elect Mark Dudenhefer, Stafford
“I am proud to support George Allen for the United States Senate. Governor Allen is a man of integrity and has served the commonwealth with distinction. He is what is needed in Washington to rein in out-of-control spending and return our country to its Constitutional principles as envisioned by our Founding Fathers.”

Delegate-Elect Matt Fariss, Rustburg
“Our economy is struggling under the burden of excessive taxes and regulation, and we need new representation in Washington.  As a long time small businessman, I understand the kind of environment it takes to encourage private sector growth and job creation, and so does George Allen.  While Governor of Virginia he developed an impressive track record of economic success by removing government obstacles to private sector growth, and he will bring that experience with him to the U.S. Senate.  I am proud to offer my support to George Allen and his campaign for U.S. Senate.”

Delegate-Elect Peter Farrell, Henrico
“Fiscal responsibility and private sector growth are the keys to a brighter future for both Virginia and America.  While Governor of Virginia, George Allen worked to reduce taxes on middle class families and promote growth in the Commonwealth. During these trying economic times, we need a voice of reason like George Allen back in the U.S. Senate to combat the economically harmful legislation being presented by this current Administration.  I wholeheartedly endorse George Allen in his campaign to be Virginia’s next United States Senator.”

Delegate-Elect Chris Head, Roanoke
“I have been a fan of George Allen and his Jeffersonian style of conservative leadership for years. I cheered as he held the line on spending cuts in state agencies, and brought about incredible and much needed policy reforms while he was Governor, and he served us with distinction as Senator. I am proud to give my support to his campaign and look forward to returning him to Washington!”

Delegate-Elect Randy Minchew, Leesburg
“I first met George Allen during his 1993 successful run for Governor and have had the honor of working closely with him for years as he has served our Commonwealth with great distinction. As Governor and as Senator, George Allen delivered real results for Virginia and demonstrated a gift for inspired public policy making that improved the lives of his fellow Virginians. At a time when many American seem to have lost faith in the ability of the United States Senate to protect our families and small businesses from undue federal encroachment that reduces quality of life and stifles entrepreneurial growth, we need George Allen’s unique brand of common sense conservatism and humble, but bold leadership in the United States Senate and I endorse his candidacy with pride and enthusiasm.”

Delegate-Elect David Ramadan, Chantilly
“I am proud to offer my endorsement of Governor Allen to the United States Senate. One of the first campaigns I ever became involved with was George Allen’s campaign for Governor in 1993. It taught me that hard work, commitment to principle and belief in the people do matter in American politics, and George Allen is the embodiment of hard work, commitment to his principles and principles of conservatives, and that wisdom lies in America’s people -not its government. I am proud to offer my support and endorsement to my friend George Allen to the United States Senate.”

Delegate-Elect Nick Rush, Christiansburg
“George Allen knows how to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses to help create jobs and grow the economy. His time as Governor was known for job creation and economic prosperity, and his pro-growth policies helped to create over 300,000 net new private sector jobs during his tenure.  George Allen has the right ideas and positive solutions to reinvigorate our economy and stop the reckless spending and out-of-control growth of government in Washington.  In these difficult times, Virginia needs a strong, proven leader we can trust.  I am proud to stand with George Allen and give him my full endorsement.”

Delegate-Elect Michael Webert, Warrenton
“George Allen is the strong, conservative leader we need in Washington to help turn this Obama-Kaine economy around and make America competitive again.  He is the only candidate in this race with a pro-growth plan to help businesses create jobs and he has a long record of implementing proven reforms that grow the economy.  The 2012 election will have a major impact on the trajectory of our nation, and Virginia needs George Allen back in the U.S. Senate to stand up to the Washington liberals and fight for our values.”

Delegate-Elect Joseph Yost, Blacksburg
“George Allen is a proven leader.  He has the courage, integrity, and character we need in Washington. As our Senator, George Allen will fight for our families, faith, and freedom. He will work hard to bring jobs to Virginia, stimulate our economy and keep taxes low.”

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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 22, 2011

Virginia Tea Party Patriots Endorse George Allen for U.S. Senate

Henrico, VA – Today George Allen received the endorsement of over 100 Tea Party Patriots throughout the Commonwealth, led by Coby Dillard, Co-Founder of the Hampton Roads Tea Party, Laura Alcorn, Co-Founder of the Richmond Patriots, Strother Smith, President of the 10^th Amendment Foundation, Ben Marchi, former State Director of Americans for Prosperity and conservative Tea Party activists Tito Munoz and Carl Tate. These Tea Party Patriots cited George Allen’s strong record on fiscal responsibility, individual liberty and his unwavering commitment to protect and stand up for the Constitution of the United States.

“Governor Allen’s belief in Tea Party principles is evident in his desire to cut government spending and bring a greater degree of accountability to Washington,” said Coby Dillard, Co-Founder of the Hampton Roads Tea Party. “When elected, I believe he will carry our shared beliefs to the halls of the Senate, and continue the fight to leave a more fiscally responsible nation as a gift to future generations.”

“George Allen will restrain this over-reaching federal government and preserve the individual freedoms and rights that our Founders envisioned.  He has a proven track record of implementing pro-growth policies that help businesses create jobs, and the experience we need to get it done,” said Laura Alcorn, Co-Founder of the Richmond Patriots.  “George Allen is a true conservative leader who shares our core principles.  We know he will fight for our Virginia values and we are proud to fight with him.”

“The reckless policies coming out of Washington are eroding our liberties and bankrupting our future,” said conservative Tea Party activist Carl Tate.  “Now, more than ever, we need George Allen’s strong, steady leadership to get our country back on track and help America ascend again.  The path we are on leads to crushing debt, high unemployment and a dangerous dependency on the federal government.  George Allen is a proven, conservative leader who will fight for our values and we need him back in the U.S. Senate.”

See the full list of Tea Party Patriots who endorsed George Allen today below.

TEA PARTY PATRIOTS FOR ALLEN

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