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  • Finding America's Compass
    May 1, 2009  - Stimulus. Omnibus. Debt. Deficit. GDP. TARP. In the midst of today’s economy, it is confusing and daunting enough to navigate our personal financial situations, let alone master the many terms that impact our nation’s economy. Yet, Americans recognize that as consequential as our personal financial ... More
  • Financial Smarts
    Apr 13, 2009  - At every stage in life, it seems there is constantly a significant financial hurdle to clear. For the young person just out of college, it is figuring out how to save in the midst of repaying college loans. For parents, it is putting away money for college tuition when their children seem to be requ... More
  • Forbes to Host Free Financial Smarts Workshop in Chesapeake
    Apr 3, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he is hosting a Financial Smarts Workshop at the Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Community Center on Wednesday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m.  The Financial Smarts Workshop is free and open to any individual in the Fourth District who is interested in gaining i... More
  • Forbes to Host Free Financial Smarts Workshop in Chesterfield
    Apr 3, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he is hosting a Financial Smarts Workshop at the John Tyler Community College, Chester Campus, on Thursday May 7th at 7:00 p.m.  The Financial Smarts Workshop is free and open to any individual in the Fourth District who is interested in gaini... More
  • Forbes: Budget is Unsustainable and Irresponsible
    Apr 2, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement after voting against H.Con.Res.85, the FY2010 Budget Resolution: “My father’s generation knew the importance of fiscal discipline because they knew it would ultimately mean a better future for their children. As a result, they wor... More
  • Forbes Speaks on Congress' Role in Allowing AIG Bonuses
    Mar 20, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes made the following remarks on the House Floor this week regarding bonuses for AIG executives: More
  • AIG Outrage
    Mar 20, 2009  - Imagine a situation where a husband goes out one day and, in the midst of the current economic situation, decides to buy an expensive new boat. A few weeks later, the bill comes in the mail. His wife opens the bill, steaming as she realizes what he’s done and sees the monthly payment they will now h... More
  • Forbes Cosponsors Bill to Address Recent Instability in Housing Market
    May 13, 2008  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he has cosponsored H.R. 5857, the Homeownership Protection and Housing Market Stabilization Act of 2008. The bill complements current public and private efforts to help homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes, while also protecting ho... More
  • Forbes Supports Legislation to Help Working Families
    Aug 10, 2007  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he has cosponsored legislation to encourage and grow the personal savings of low-income families. Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, H.R. 1514, the Savings for Working Families Act, aims to create 900,000 matched savings accounts for wo... More
  • Forbes Receives Chamber of Commerce Award
    Apr 23, 2007  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) was recently awarded the “Spirit of Enterprise” award from the United States Chamber of Commerce for his strong voting record on critical business issues in the second session of the 109th Congress. “Fourth District small business owners create the backbone of a h... More