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The Economy
A diverse and dynamic economy is essential to our nation's prosperity.  A commitment to our nation's small business as well as our national workforce should be an important foundation of our economic policy. [Read More ]

Energy Policy and Climate Change
To address threats faced to our country and our planet by climate change, America needs an energy policy that relies on resources that are both clean and efficient. [Read More ]

Veterans
We owe a great deal of gratitude to those who have served in our military forces.  These men and women sacrifice a great deal to promote the American ideals of freedom and to defend our national welfare.  As a result, in Congress we need to support and advocate for policies that ensure we do all we can to honor their service. [Read More ]

Immigration
I can say without a doubt that our nation's immigration system is broken.  And in order to properly solve our flawed system, we must agree to tackle every aspect of this issue in its entirety while accounting for the vital role immigrants play in our nation's economy. We need a comprehensive solution that addresses all the areas of concern. Our immigration system needs to work for employers and employees, observe the laws of our land, and secure our borders. [Read More ]

Health Care
We can't sit on the sidelines while the existing healthcare crisis in America continues to worsen.  We need to invest in programs that will both help expand coverage for Americans and increase the quality of care that is currently available. [Read More ]

Education
There is no doubt that having a highly-skilled and well-educated workforce is the key to maintaining the United States' economic strength in this increasingly global economy.  Therefore, our nation must make all possible efforts to make a good education accessible to all Americans. [Read More ]

Transportation and Safety
It's imperative that mass transportation in our country is safe and secure and Congress must take appropriate action to achieve this goal.  Our nation's railroads are an area of particular concern. [Read More ]