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Fairfax, Va. - In Virginia's 10th Congressional District, the candidates, Judy Feder and Neeraj Nigam, are no strangers as they once again try to oust 14 term Congressman Frank Wolf.

For almost three decades, Frank Wolf has been the face of Virginia's 10th Congressional District and the commonwealth's longest serving Congressman. In his tenure, Wolf has put together an anti-gang initiative in Virginia, helped to finish the Metro system and worked to widen both Interstate 66 and the George Washington Parkway. "I'm running on what I have done. As George Washington said, deeds not words," said Wolf. 

His opponent, Judy Feder says his actions speak louder than words. For the second time in two years, Feder is running against Wolf. In 2006 she gave him his toughest race since taking office in 1980, but she lost. Now, with the push to turn Virginia blue, she's confident Virginians will vote for change. "We can't expect somebody who's been a part of Washington for 28 years to deliver that change," said Feder. 

Congressman Wolf says with longevity in office comes understanding, especially of local matters like transportation. The two agree that it has to be a priority. "You can't spend more than two minutes in this District without knowing that traffic is a tremendous problem," said Feder.

"I'm working to hopefully by the end of the year to get the agreement between the Federal Transit Administration and Richmond to build rail to Dulles and be able to go from downtown Washington to Dulles Airport," said Wolf. However, transportation is one of the only issues where the two agree.

If elected, Feder says she will use her public policy and health care background to give every American a plan like the one given to members of Congress. Wolf says if he's the one to head back to Washington, he will focus on reducing the debt. "The economy that's the big issue around the country," said Wolf.

The economy is an issue where Wolf and Independent candidate Neeraj Nigam agree, though they have very different solutions. Wolf wants to look at all of the spending programs. Nigam, who ran against wolf in 2006, wants to scrap the bailout plan and make sure homeowners don't buy into mortgages they can't afford.

"I could not sit idle and let this happen. I don't see anybody else doing anything about it so I said I guess it's up to me if I care for my country I will do it," said Nigam.

If Wolf is re-elected, he would serve his 15th term in the House of Representatives.

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