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release this week, Del. Allen proposed doing away with numerous perks, including: the Congressional franking (free mail) privilege, bloated staffing, excessive phone bills, subsidized meals, and undisclosed junkets (trips). Del. Allen also called for term limitations (but opponent Ms. Slaughter claims he wants to be a Congressman the rest of his life).
“Richmond seems like a nunnery compared to the waste and arrogance they have up there in Washington,” said Del. Allen.
“With your help I’ll be a congressman who listens, a congressman of integrity . . . one that will go to Washington and fight for the taxpayers ... of Rappahannock County,” said Del. Allen.
After the speeches, Del. Allen said he does not expect an open, head-to-head debate with Ms. Slaughter. “It’s a shame we can’t have a focused debate on the issues/’ instead of joint appearances, said Del. Allen.
He also pointed with pride to his being honored by the Virginia Wildlife Federation as 1991 Legislative Conservationist of the Year.
Just as a press release from the Allen Campaign was grinding out from the fax machine last week about the award, so too was a release from the Slaughter campaign that gave the two candidates’ respective stances on environmental issues, as compiled by the League of Conservation Voters (LCV).
The LCV is a consortium of lead
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