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Summary

Senator Richard 'Dick' Lawrence Saslaw

Full Name: Richard 'Dick' Lawrence Saslaw
Office: State Senate (VA) - District 35, Democratic
First Elected: 11/06/1979
Last Elected: 11/08/2011
Next Election: 2015
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Eleanor; 1 Child: Jennifer
Birth Date: 02/05/1940
Birth Place: Washington, DC
Home City: Annandale, VA

Recent Key Votes

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Success

Jan. 1, 2011 - Senator Saslaw is known for his long record of fiscally disciplined leadership on the Senate Finance Committee. Since 2008, he has served as a key ...

Issue Position: Education

Jan. 1, 2011 - Virginia is known as the best place to raise a child due to the available opportunities for future success. Senator Saslaw believes a strong public ...

Issue Position: Public Safety

Jan. 1, 2011 - Dick Saslaw serves on the Senate Courts of Justice Committee, which is responsible for legislation dealing with public safety. The Senator has been one of ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Dick Saslaw refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2011 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

District Email
vasenate35@aol.com

Capitol Email
district35@senate.virginia.gov

Capitol Website
http://apps.lis.virginia.gov/sfb1/Senate/senatorwebprofile.aspx?id=281

District Website
http://dicksaslaw.com/

Capitol
Senate of Virginia
Post Office Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804-698-7535
Fax: 804-698-7651

District
Post Office Box 1856
Springfield, VA 22151-0856
Phone: 703-978-0200
Fax: 703-978-3032

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