Eric Cantor
Eric Cantor is a former U.S. Congressman from Virginia who served as the House Majority Leader from 2011 until 2014. A prominent figure in Republican politics, Cantor played a key role in legislative strategies and fiscal policy discussions. He is recognized for his efforts in promoting economic growth and addressing budgetary concerns, as well as his involvement in significant bipartisan initiatives, including the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act.
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Their crowning victory was the defeat of Republican House Majority leader Eric Cantor.
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Spanberger beat former Rep. Dave Brat, who shocked onetime House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a Republican primary.
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Eric Cantor was among those who spoke out against the inclusion of a video at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.
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Then-House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., gave the measure a major leadership push after he heard the case of a young Leesburg girl afflicted with the disease.
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