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Rep. Terry Everett (retiring)
Terry Everett’s homepage:

• For all of his press releases for 2008:
• For his explanation of votes for economic “bail-out” package
• “Congressman Everett is a senior member of the House Armed Services, Intelligence and Agriculture Committees and is currently the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces”
• Furthermore, he supported the creation of the Army Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) "Center of Excellence" at Fort Rucker.  Army Unmanned Aerial Systems are the vanguard of U.S. battlefield strategy, flying 80 percent of all U.S. unmanned military missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. [source]
• "I have great concerns for southeast peanut producers who grow almost 85 percent of the nation's peanuts. They are the number one losers in this bill. The bill does include an important new initiative that will not only help all peanut producers address rising input costs, but will ensure greater yields and better stewardship of the land through enhanced crop rotation. Unfortunately, only $10 million annually is allocated for this program, which is not enough to make the program successful."
• "I have been working on drought relief legislation for several years and I am pleased that much of the language of my Farm Reservoir Act has been included in the farm bill.  This revised Regional Water Enhancement Program will provide cost-share assistance to agricultural producers for projects like the construction of on-site reservoirs. This is a ‘win-win' situation for both the producer and the taxpayer.  However, it upsets me that specific watersheds were given priority consideration under this program rather than drought-impacted areas in greater need." [source]

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• Experience in govt.: In midst of 3rd term as mayor of Montgomery
• Has never declared party affiliation until now (Dem)
• Accomplishments: Revitalized downtown & riverfront

o Claims that Democrat leaders in Congress have told him “they want to work with [him]” and will “give [him] priority as far as placement on some of the committees of [his] choice”
o His preferred committees are: Armed Services; Agriculture

For his stance of Iraq War:

• “I will support any responsible plan that brings our troops home as quickly as possible, but also requires the Iraqi government to bear the appropriate expenses for defending and rebuilding Iraq. The Iraqis should use their petroleum resources as collateral on any past, present and future loans for their government to stabilize their economy and prepare their country for self-governance.”

• “Our open borders threaten America’s economic and national security. I would never support amnesty for illegal immigrants. It’s not fair for folks here illegally to get preferential treatment over tax-paying Americans and those waiting in line for their legal shot at the American dream. We are a nation of laws and we are a nation of immigrants. In Congress, I will fight to secure our borders and make sure that workforce laws are enforced and benefits are not received by anyone in our country illegally.”

• Business experience
• Beginning in 1992, he owned 16 Subways at one time, sold in 2006
• Now runs real estate business
• degree in Finance from Auburn University Montgomery
• Experience in govt.
• In midst of 2nd term (since 2002) in AL State House of Reps
• Accomplishments/”fought for”
• Lower state taxes -- first in 70 years
• Protection of unborn (sponsored Unborn Victims of Violence Act)
• Protection of children from violent and sexually explicit video games
• Goals
• To cure Washington of “too much liberal leadership”
• “I have received a commitment from Republican leadership to serve on the Armed Services Committee”
• His Top 3 Domestic Issues
• Economy
• tax cuts for families & small businesses providing health insurance to employees
• creating more jobs
• restoring “fiscal sanity”
• Energy Independence
• Illegal Immigration – committed to “closing our borders to”
• o Other Positions
• Private School Vouchers
• Parents are frustrated by their lack of choice & bad schools
• He supports vouchers b/c they will provide choice and improvement through competition
• Continued support for Farmers
• “ability to feed our country . . . is an issue of national security”

Issues he considers “most important”

"There is no doubt that securing our borders and closing the flood of illegal immigrants flowing into Alabama and the rest of the country should be one of Congress’ highest priorities. Jay believes that uncontrolled illegal immigration hurts our economy, drains our tax dollars and places our homeland security in jeopardy. In addition to better enforcing our existing laws, we need to make sure that we refuse amnesty to those people who willingly chose to ignore our laws and enter the country illegally."

"Promoting the agricultural industry and providing assistance to farmers adversely affected by the on-going drought is another top priority on Jay’s list. Farmers and their families have been hit hard, and we need to make sure that the federal government is doing everything possible to support them."

"Ensuring that our soldiers and military families have the equipment, resources, and support they need to protect our nation and effectively fight the global War on Terror is also very important to Jay. Within the 2nd Congressional District, we have a proud history of service to our nation and supporting our troops. Jay’s goal in Congress is to ensure that tradition continues."

Increased American energy exploration offshore, in oil shale and in ANWR [source]

Biography:

Representative Jay Love was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in November, 2002.

Born and raised in Montgomery, Representative Love graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and received his B.A. in Business Administration from Auburn University at Montgomery.

As a former restaurant owner, he was selected as one of the Top 40 business leaders under 40 by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce.

He and his wife, Cheri, have four children: Rachel, Addison, Rebecca, and Caroline. Representative Love is a member of First Baptist Church of Montgomery.

Committees:

Constitution and Elections, ranking minority member

Subctee: Voting Qualifications and Election Procedures, ranking minority member

Government Appropriations, minority

Subctee: Taxes and Exemptions

Montgomery County Legislation

 

Other sources:

WSFA.com

On Bright & Love
3.  Congressional District 2 [video source -- could not be pasted in here]

RACE IS ONE THAT S GETTING a lo OF ATTENTION... IT AFFECTS PEOPLE THROUGHOUT OUR VIEWING AREA... FROM CENTRAL ALABAMA INTO THE WIREGRASS. THE RACE DREW a lot OF INTEREST FRO SEVERAL CANDIDATES AFTER CONGRESSMAN TERRY EVERETT ANNOUNCED HE WOUL RETIRE. AFTER THE PRIMARY AND A RUNOFF.. TWO CANDIDATES...  Last Modified 10/07/2008 04:30:00 PM

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