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Eric Cantor

Eric Ivan Cantor is a representative of Virginia's 7th congressional district. The district includes most of the northern and western sections of Richmond, along with most of Richmond's western suburbs and portions of the Shenandoah Valley.

He is currently serving as Republican Whip for the 111th United States Congress, after previously serving as chief deputy whip for six years. Cantor is currently the only Jewish Republican in the United States Congress.

Articles About Eric Cantor

U.S. Congress quietly repeals plan for Internet financial disclosures

By Reuters

The U.S. Congress on Friday voted to repeal a plan to require Internet posting of a vast database of financial disclosures from congressional staff and many executive branch employees required by a new ethics-in-government law. (Apr 13)

MORE TOPICS: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, INSIDER TRADING, INVESTMENT, CONGRESS

White House steps up campaign to avoid spending cuts

By Reuters UK

The White House escalated a campaign on Monday to convince Americans dire consequences await if government spending cuts go ahead on March 1, warning of a slowdown in global trade, a stalled fight against cancer and Alzheimer's disease and compromised security at U.S. borders. (Feb 26)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, AFGHANISTAN, WHITE HOUSE, IMMIGRATION REFORM, AIDS, CANCER

Obama applies fresh pressure on Republicans to avoid cuts

By Reuters UK

President Barack Obama renewed pressure on congressional Republicans to head off budget cuts that are due to begin on March 1, staging a White House appearance with emergency workers to illustrate jobs he said were at risk. (Feb 20)

MORE TOPICS: TIGER WOODS, BARACK OBAMA, TWITTER, WHITE HOUSE, FLORIDA, CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

Consumer sentiment at year low; fiscal debate weighs

By Reuters

Consumer sentiment unexpectedly deteriorated for a second straight month to its lowest in over a year in January, with many consumers citing fallout from the recent "fiscal cliff" debate in Washington, a survey released on Friday showed. (Jan 19)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, BARACK OBAMA, MORGAN STANLEY, RETAIL SALES, RETAIL, NEW YORK

US House of Representatives approves fiscal cliff deal
US House of Representatives Backs Fiscal Cliff Deal [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

Fears of recession subside after lower house approves bipartisan deal. (Jan 02)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, JOE BIDEN, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

U.S. House Republicans balk at 'fiscal cliff' deal

By Reuters UK

Last-minute efforts to step back from the "fiscal cliff" ran into trouble on Tuesday as Republicans in the House of Representatives balked at a deal that would prevent Washington from pushing the world's biggest economy into a recession. (Jan 02)

MORE TOPICS: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONGRESS

House Republicans balk at "fiscal cliff" deal

By Reuters

Washington's last-minute scramble to step back from a "fiscal cliff" ran into trouble on Tuesday as Republicans in the House of Representatives balked at a deal to avert a budget crisis. (Jan 02)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, TENNESSEE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONGRESS

Fiscal cliff
US Lawmakers Struggle to Reach Last-Minute 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal

By IBTimes UK

Barack Obama set to meet congressional leaders at White House as optimism wanes and deadline looms. (Dec 28)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, JOE BIDEN, WHITE HOUSE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONGRESS

Lawmakers, Obama in last chance talks
Lawmakers, Obama in Last Chance Talks on "Fiscal Cliff"

By Reuters

President Barack Obama and lawmakers are launching a last-chance round of budget talks just days before a New Year's deadline to reach a deal or watch the economy go off a "fiscal cliff." (Dec 28)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, NANCY PELOSI, GEORGE W. BUSH, WHITE HOUSE, ARIZONA, TENNESSEE

Obama tries to rescue fiscal talks for post-Christmas deal

By Reuters UK

The White House on Friday tried to rescue stalled talks on a fiscal crisis after a Republican plan imploded in Congress, but there was little headway as lawmakers and President Barack Obama abandoned Washington for Christmas. (Dec 22)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, UNEMPLOYMENT, WHITE HOUSE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONGRESS