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to the county regularly.
"Truly I think this is a beautiful place,” she said, “and one that’s important to me to keep it preserved.”
The three issues she wants to concentrate her efforts on in Congress are “supporting the work ethic in our district” through legislation to help small businesses, working for abortion rights, and protecting the environment through “growth where appropriate but keeping the quality of life maintained.”
Mr. Allen, she said, “hasn’t done much in the General Assembly and won’t do much in Congress if he’s elected.”
Next to speak was T. Dean Reed, owner of a public relations firm who has homes in Purcellville and Berryville. Calling himself “a fighting Democrat from Clarke County,” Mr. Reed said he wanted to focus on economic issues. His background in journalism includes a stint as Washington correspondent for Business Week magazine.
He said the 7th Congressional District consists of “500,000 people who deserve better representation in Congress than we’ve had,” and responded to attacks from Mr. Allen concerning his move to Berryville just prior to announcing his run for the seat.
Citing Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, Mr. Reed said that state residency is all that is required. “I expect our forefathers put
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