Ailing Economy Refocuses Race For Governor... -
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Published on: 10/20/2001
Last Visited: 10/20/2001
What you're going to see is that Virginia is a little bit immune from the national softening of the economy , said Colin Bennett , an economist at the Employment Policy Foundation in Washington.A good part of Virginia , especially in the D.C. area , over the next six months could actually slightly benefit economically from defense initiatives..
Before Sept. 11 , both candidates were primarily focused on the economically depressed areas of Southside and southwest Virginia , hit hard by decreased demand for tobacco and the nationwide decline of traditional manufacturing firms.
The candidates continue to address the issue by advocating development of regional workforces , including more vocational and technical training , and the extension of technology infrastructure to the areas.Both candidates said they would create a Cabinet-level office to market the state's crops , another potential boon to rural areas.