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The Economy – In the coming weeks and months, my first priority will be to continue to work to get our economy back on track. The current economic crisis demands concerted efforts to restore growth and job creation. ...more

Iraq/Afghanistan – The Department of Defense reports that overall violence in Iraq is down 65 percent from 2007 levels. In February, President Obama announced that all U.S. combat brigades would be brought home by August 31, 2010. ...more

Budget – Because I believe that taxpayers, not the government, make better decisions with their own money, I am committed to low taxes, smaller government, and eliminating the deficit. ...more

Taxes – We all agree that Americans are overtaxed. The current tax code penalizes the savings and investment we need to create new industries and jobs, while encouraging debt and spending. ...more

Energy – The U.S. is dangerously dependent on imported oil. We currently import about 60% of the oil we consume, much of it from the Middle East. The Department of Energy projects this number will increase to 73 percent by the year 2025. ...more

Veterans – The Veterans are the only group of Americans that have earned their benefits, they didn't just happen to be here, they earned it on the battlefield, they earned it in service to their nation. As the guardians of our freedoms, these men and women are owed our respect and our support. ...more

Illegal Immigration – I am a member of the House Immigration reform Caucus and I have received an "A+" rating from Americans for Better Immigration. Our lax border security and immigration enforcement invite terrorists and criminals to enter our country. ...more