Business Climate

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The strength of our economy is important for job creation, business investments, and economic growth.

Question 1: Defense spending is important to our national security and Virginia’s economy. What do you believe we can do to support Virginia’s military assets and resources while also continuing to diversity our economy ? (note–only Senate candidates and 2nd Congressional District candidates were asked to respond to this question)

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Question 2: What do you believe is an appropriate balance between federal regulations and economic growth?

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Candidate Jennifer Lewis declined to participate in the 2018 Election Center Interviews.

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Question 3: What do you believe can be done to lessen the regulatory burden on American businesses?

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Candidate Jennifer Lewis declined to participate in the 2018 Election Center Interviews.

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Question 4: Recently, there has been much discussion on trade. What do you believe is the appropriate approach to U.S. trade policy?

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Candidate Jennifer Lewis declined to participate in the 2018 Election Center Interviews.

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Question 5:  Will you support new trade deals that lower barriers for Virginia goods and services to be exported abroad?

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Candidate Jennifer Lewis declined to participate in the 2018 Election Center Interviews.

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Question 6: While there has been much discussion on the continued increase in our national debt and spending, how do you reconcile prioritizing federal programs while also working to alleviate the national debt? (Please express your overall position and philosophy on how the federal budget is managed.)

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Candidate Jennifer Lewis declined to participate in the 2018 Election Center Interviews.

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