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On a sweltering June afternoon, Eric Cantor was making his way on foot through Pouncey Tract Park in Henrico County and the track at Short Pump Middle School. And not a bead of sweat appeared on his forehead or the back of his oxford cloth shirt. Perhaps that is appropriate for a man who, on a regular basis, finds himself in the company of the president of the United States, discussing the issues of the day. "It never ceases to amaze me that I'm in those meetings," Cantor said. "Sometimes, they are very intimate, not a lot of people are...

Catholic pro-abortion politician rejects request to step down as cantor ANDOVER, MASS., USA, Nov. 19, 2004 (CNA) - Developments at a Boston parish over whether a lifelong parishioner and pro-abortion politician should continue leading the congregation in song during mass demonstrates confused Catholics are on the issue and the need for clear guidelines. Since her Nov. 2 re-election, State Rep. Barbara L'Italien was asked by her pastor, Fr. William M. Cleary, at two meetings to step down as a cantor because of her pro-abortion stance. The St. Augustine parishioner declined the request and said she would only consider it if...

Statement from Rep. Eric Cantor, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart and Rep. Jim Ryun on Senator Kerry’s Speech Today in Florida(title edited for length) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christine Iverson202-863-8614Washington, DC—Representatives Eric Cantor (R-VA), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Florida) and Jim Ryun (R-Kansas) issued the following statement today regarding a speech on faith and values by Senator Kerry today in Florida. "Senator Kerry managed to give 'a major speech on faith and values' today without mentioning either one in any detail. Protecting the sanctity of marriage and promoting a culture of life are issues of importance to people of faith across all cultures, creeds...

Sen. Cornyn Says Kerry's Rhetoric Doesn't "Match Reality." Sen. John Cornyn: "Only John Kerry could say that Iraq should be included in the War on Terror, vote to support the Iraq War Resolution and then boast of being an 'anti-war candidate.' Now he wants to 'internationalize' an effort that already involves NATO nations, the UN and over 30 coalition partners. Kerry’s rhetoric on Iraq simply doesn’t match reality." Sen. Chambliss Says Kerry Offered Nothing But "Baseless Rhetoric And Anger." Sen. Saxby Chambliss: "Senator Kerry today argued for steps that are already in process. The fact of the matter is, NATO...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Sen. Norm Coleman is on the road again. Some 30 years ago, Coleman was a rock group roadie for the band Ten Years After, setting up the stage and steadying the bass amplifier during concerts for the 1960s musicians. Today, Coleman is a roadie of a different sort. The freshman senator, one of only three Jewish GOP members of Congress, is traveling around the country appealing to Jewish groups to support President Bush and hoping to reverse a nearly century-long trend of Jewish support for Democrats. The Democrat-turned-Republican talks up Bush's efforts to combat terrorism and...

Republicans have seized on the assertion of Rep. James P. Moran (D-Va) that Jews are determining American policy toward Iraq as a new weapon in the GOP's long-term effort to attract traditionally Democratic Jewish voters and doners. House Majority Leader Tome DeLay (R-Tx) told a group of more than 150 Orthodox Jewish leaders from around the country yesterday that the Democratic Party "appears to countenance remarks like those made by Representative Moran in the past few weeks"

The "Eric Cantor" sandwich was unveiled January 23 at Stacks, Washington's new kosher deli, at a fundraiser for the newly appointed deputy House majority whip. The sandwich chosen to carry the name of the only Jewish Republican in the House of Representatives was a tuna-based stacker — not quite a power lunch befitting the person who GOP leaders hope will reinforce the growing trend of Jews switching their partisan loyalty from Democratic to Republican. That may explain why Cantor asked Stacks to switch his eponymous sandwich from tuna to roast beef on challah, a deli special that exudes Jewish power....

AT FIRST GLANCE, Eric Cantor's life story resembles the biographies of scores of other suburban Republicans in Congress. Born and raised in the South, he attended a private Christian high school, and earned his law degree before returning home to work in the family business. He began his political career in the state legislature fighting to protect tobacco companies and return budget surpluses to taxpayers. An unflinching fiscal conservative, the Virginia Republican is pro-life, supports the Second Amendment, and backs voluntary prayer in school. He's even a Rotarian. But there's a critical difference: Cantor, 39, is the only Jewish Republican...

Jewish Telegraphic Agency In second term, Cantor rises rapidly in Republican leadership Monday, December 16, 2002    By: Matthew E. Berger Two years ago, Eric Cantor was one of 435, a freshman lawmaker on Capitol Hill. Now, with only one term under his belt, Cantor (R-Va.) is a leader, the chief deputy whip of the Republican caucus and the only Jewish Republican in the House. Cantor, 39, was appointed to the prestigious post of chief deputy whip earlier this month, a position previously held by Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), now the majority whip, and by the current speaker of the House,...