Glenn Nye

Glenn Nye was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district of the State of Virginia from 2009 to 2011.

Energy
Nye supports the creation of alternative fuels and says that new exploratory drilling is unnecessary. He believes that oil companies should use and expand their current oil fields.

Taxes,Spending and the Economy
Nye supports maintaining the Bush tax cuts. He also supports the balanced budget amendment to ensure better spending practices.

Iraq and Foreign Policy
Nye supports a flexible exit strategy in Iraq that should be implemented soon. Nye believes that Iraq should being taking control of their affairs. He also would like to see better use of military and diplomacy in dealing with Iraq and the world.

Veterans
Nye believes that by providing quality health care, mental health care, job training, educational benefits and appropriate retirement and disability benefits the American military will become stronger.

Healthcare
Nye says he will work to find a way to provide coverage for all Americans, including preventative care.

Environment
Nye supports conservation efforts in the Virginia Beach area.

Education
On his campaign website, Nye says he will work to make college more affordable for middle class families.

Bio
Nye was born September 9, 1974, in Philadelphia, Pa., and he graduated from Georgetown University. He has worked as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer posted at American Diplomatic Missions in Macedonia, Kosovo and Singapore. He previously managed a USAID community development program in The West Bank and Gaza, and he has advised a USAID program in Iraq, working closely with military colleagues to stabilize Iraqi neighborhoods by creating employment for over 70,000 Iraqis.

2008 elections
Nye challenged and defeated incumbent Rep. Thelma D. Drake (R-Va.) in the November 2008 U.S. congressional elections

Money in politics
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External resources

 * Official Glenn Nye for Congress website