The George Allen Record – Energy – May 31, 2001

May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

As today’s gasoline prices edge close to $4 per gallon, Virginians may recall George Allen addressing the pressing need for a comprehensive national energy policy ten years ago.  At a press conference outside a local gas station in Richmond on May 31, 2001, Allen urged action in Washington on common-sense solutions for affordable energy – solutions that embrace conservation and innovation and increase domestic production to reduce dependence on foreign oil and protect our national security while encouraging economic growth.  Following the press conference, Allen took time to exchange ideas with fellow motorists concerning ways to fix America’s energy policy.

“The crisis has not come overnight,” Allen said of the nation’s growing dependence and rising energy costs.  “We need to take action. Demand for energy is at an all-time high.”

Today, even more of America’s resources have been put off limits and Americans are paying with higher prices for gasoline and for heating and cooling their homes.  George Allen is committed to reversing Washington’s counterproductive energy policies and ending over-reaching regulations to unleash America’s plentiful resources and creativity to produce American energy, American jobs, and American competitiveness.

 

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The George Allen Record – Taxes – May 26, 2001

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On May 26, 2001, George Allen commended Congress’ passage of a  broad-based tax relief for the American people, including a provision he sponsored to give parents a tax deduction to help pay for education expenses such as computers, educational software, and Internet access. Allen’s amendment marks a promise he made to the people of Virginia to work toward tax relief not only for higher education but all levels of education-related expenses.

“This is an important success in giving parents education-related tax relief for their K-12 school-age children.  It is unprecedented new ground gained for elementary and secondary school children in making home computers more affordable with such a tax deduction,” stated Allen.  “Over the next ten years, these computer and education savings accounts will represent over $6.5 billion in new education spending.  But instead of this new spending being controlled by Washington bureaucracies, it will be spending controlled by parents.  And with the passage of this provision, 5 million new computers can be placed in the homes of K-12 students.”

The legislation, signed into law eleven days later, expands annual contributions limits to Education Savings Accounts, previously capped at $500, to $2,000 while ensuring tax relief for parents purchasing essential educational supplies for their child. Furthermore, Allen applauded the legislation for giving relatives, who wish to help parents put money away for their child’s education, the opportunity to contribute to Education Savings Accounts allowing all family members the chance to forever shape their child’s future.

 

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Washington is Standing in the Way of Utilizing Our American Energy Resources

May 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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May 18, 2011

Washington is Standing in the Way of Utilizing Our American Energy Resources

Richmond, VA – George Allen issued the following statement today on the Senate’s failure to pass the Offshore Production & Safety Act of 2011. This bill would restore American production of oil and natural gas and require the Interior Department to process permits efficiently.

“Once again, Tim Kaine’s liberal allies in the U.S. Senate are standing in the way of Virginians seeking the freedom to safely explore for oil and natural gas.  By voting against Senator McConnell’s bill, Senator Harry Reid and his liberal followers in Washington made it clear that they are more interested in finding taxes to fuel their wasteful spending than they are in finding energy to fuel America’s economy.  This bill would have been a modest first step in increasing our American energy supplies and creating jobs here in Virginia.   As families and businesses continue to suffer the effects of $4/gallon gasoline prices, Virginians deserve a leader who will stand up to Washington’s anti-energy policies, not aide them in their political games.   The sooner Washington reverses its counterproductive energy policies, the sooner we will be able to unleash the plentiful resources sitting under our land and water and start producing affordable American energy, creating American jobs, protecting our national security and keeping our money in the United States.”

 

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Washington is Standing in the Way of Utilizing Our American Energy Resources

May 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Once again, Tim Kaine’s liberal allies in the U.S. Senate are standing in the way of Virginians seeking the freedom to safely explore for oil and natural gas.  By voting against Senator McConnell’s bill, Senator Harry Reid and his liberal followers in Washington made it clear that they are more interested in finding taxes to fuel their wasteful spending than they are in finding energy to fuel America’s economy. This bill would have been a modest first step in increasing our American energy supplies and creating jobs here in Virginia.  As families and businesses continue to suffer the effects of $4/gallon gasoline prices, Virginians deserve a leader who will stand up to Washington’s anti-energy policies, not aide them in their political games.   The sooner Washington reverses its counterproductive energy policies, the sooner we will be able to unleash the plentiful resources sitting under our land and water and start producing affordable American energy, creating American jobs, protecting our national security and keeping our money in the United States.

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The George Allen Record – Breast Cancer Awareness – May 2, 2006

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On May 2, 2006, the National Breast Cancer Coalition recognized George Allen with a major award for outstanding leadership in the fight against breast cancer, particularly his long dedication to finding links between environmental factors and breast cancer. The coalition is a grass-roots advocacy group that brings together hundreds of organizations and tens of thousands of individuals, many of whom are breast cancer survivors.

For Allen, the fight against breast cancer is personal. “My mother is a two-time breast cancer survivor, so our family knows that early detection, research and better treatment approaches are important to so many families, who like my own, have confronted this prevalent disease,” stated Allen in accepting the award. “Both as Governor and now as Senator, breast cancer issues have been one of my top priorities.”

As Senator, Allen co-sponsored the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act, legislation designed to address development and operation of research centers focused on environmental factors that may be related to the etiology of breast cancer. During his service as Governor of Virginia, both George and his wife Susan brought top-level attention and visibility to the fight against breast cancer. Mrs. Allen established the First Lady’s Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative, and has continued her tireless efforts with cancer-related issues, having served as Honorary Chair for the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure as well as the Pink Ribbon Classic and Relay for Life; she serves on the Ellen Shaw de Parades Advisory Board, chairing their annual fundraiser in 2010.

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The George Allen Record – Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act – April 26, 2001

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In an effort to keep the heavy hand of government from diminishing the bright promise of opportunity of the Internet, on April 26, 2001, George Allen introduced the Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, extending the ban on taxation of Internet access he first promoted as Governor.

“In my view, the Internet has the most profound liberating potential since Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press, which allowed the mass distribution of ideas, thoughts and information,” said Allen.  “This legislation is a step forward to keeping the Internet free of unfair, discriminatory taxation policies that would impede its future growth as a source of commerce, education and information.”

As Senator, George Allen succeeded twice in extending the moratorium on Internet access taxes with Public Law 107-75 and 108-435. Allen’s bipartisan legislation garnered support from the Information Technology Association of America, Citizens for a Sound Economy, and Americans for Tax Reform for protecting the freedoms and economic opportunity that the Internet creates for the growing global economy. Allen’s determined efforts have helped keep the Internet a thriving hub for commerce with the moratorium he fought so hard to impose now in place through 2014.

 

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The George Allen Record – Nanotechnology – March 24, 2004

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On March 24, 2004, George Allen was named to the list of ‘Nanotech’s Power Elite: 2004’ by a panel of editors at the Forbes/Wolfe Nanotech Report, a leading business publication on nanotechnology. In the survey, Allen ranked second among a group of ten “movers and shakers in the emerging field of nanotechnology.”

“Senator Allen has been instrumental in leading the advancement of nanotechnology.  His past and continued efforts provide much needed resources, research and development for this important field.  Thanks to his support, Virginia is quickly becoming one of the leading hotspots for nanotechnology development in the U.S.,” said Robert Paull, co-founder and managing partner of Lux Capital.

Recognizing that innovation and technology are key to economic competitiveness, Allen sponsored and led a bipartisan effort to pass the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research & Development Act in 2003.  Today, the United States is a world leader in nanotechnology and Virginia ranks among the top four states nationally for economic development from nanotechnology.

 

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The George Allen Record – Cyber Champion Award – March 10, 2004

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For his “outstanding leadership and commitment to policies that promote a safe and legal digital world”, on March 10, 2004, George Allen received the 2003 Cyber Champion Award from the Business Software Alliance. As Chair of the Senate High Tech Task Force, Allen focused on reviving a struggling tech economy through sound policy initiatives such as broadband development, international trade, cyber security, and electronic commerce.

“Sen. Allen has been a tireless advocate in the Senate for issues critical to advancing the growth and innovation in the high tech sector, and the economy as a whole,” said Robert Holleyman, president and CEO of the BSA. “BSA members unanimously chose to honor Allen for his hard work to advance sound policies on everything from cyber security to broadband development, international trade and electronic commerce.”

Allen continues to be committed to promoting high tech policy initiatives to advance the quality of life, create an environment for competitive economic growth and strengthen our international trade relations.

 

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The George Allen Record – Education Tax Credit – March 8, 2001

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Fulfilling a central campaign promise, on March 8, 2001, George Allen introduced a $1,000-per-child Education Opportunity Tax Credit.  This piece of legislation would provide families with a refundable tax credit of $1,000 per child that could be applied toward the cost of K-12 education expenses such as computers, educational software, Internet access, or tutors.

“The Education Opportunity Tax Credit accomplishes many goals, not only cutting taxes, but empowering parents to make decisions regarding their children’s education, and it helps bridge the Digital Divide by offsetting the cost of technology such as computers or Internet access” Allen stated.

An amendment Senator Allen sponsored later that year resulted in a modified version of the proposal being incorporated into the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (PL 107-16, signed 6/7/2001).  The amendment successfully expanded Education Savings Accounts to cover the same technology-related expenses as the Education Opportunity Tax Credit.

 

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The George Allen Record – Nanotechnology – March 1, 2001

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On March 1, 2001, George Allen kicked off the inaugural meeting of the Senate Republican High Tech Task Force for the 107th Congress, an active caucus that helped advance America’s leadership in areas such as cybersecurity, nanotechnology as well as keeping the Internet free from taxation.

George Allen called the High Tech Task Force “the gateway to the technology industry in the Senate,” noting: “I see technological advances as the empowering tools necessary for Americans to compete and succeed in this new millennium and to lead productive, fulfilling lives, limited only by their own creativity, imagination and ingenuity.   We trust free people and free enterprise.”

George Allen continues to advance technology as key to future prosperity, empowerment and freedom, noting the key role the Internet is playing in the struggle for freedom and democracy in the Middle East and North Africa.

 

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