Priorities |
Michael is committed to bringing fresh thinking to Washington, end the partisan gridlock that leads to dysfunction, and tackle our nation's most pressing challenges.
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Agriculture
Our nation's long-term prosperity depends on thriving rural communities. This is certainly true in Colorado, where farming and ranching are a proud tradition and a vital part of our economy.
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Conservation & Environment
Protecting our state's natural resources and wild landscapes is critical to ensuring that Colorado remains one of the best places to live and work.
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Education
Throughout our history, public schools have empowered America to fulfill its promise to the next generation. Yet today more than 1.2 million children drop out of high school every year. We now rank 20th among industrialized nations for high school graduation rates, but 40 years ago, we were first. Of …
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Energy
Michael believes in a comprehensive energy policy that meets our 21st Century needs, establishes aggressive targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and includes responsible development of our traditional energy resources.
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Fiscal Responsibility
As our economy continues to recover, Michael believes we need to work together and start making the tough decisions necessary to put our nation's fiscal house in order.
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Health Care
Michael has taken a leading role in working to improve our nation's health care system and making sure it works for Colorado families.
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Immigration
Like most Americans, Michael believes that our immigration system is broken. That's why he took a leading role as a member of the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" that worked together on a bill to fix our immigration system.
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Jobs & Economy
Our nation is undergoing an economic upheaval the likes of which we have not seen since the Great Depression. And while our economy is now showing signs of recovery, too many Colorado families are still struggling to make ends meet or stay in their homes. At the same time, small …
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Strengthening Our National Security
Michael believes in a strong, thoughtful security policy that advances U.S. interests abroad while protecting our nation at home. In an increasingly connected world, threats to our nation's security are often global in nature. Events on the other side of the world can threaten our economic and physical security within our …
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Supporting Our Veterans
Michael believes there's more we must do to honor and support our veterans and their families, including providing them with services they need to fully transition back into civilian life and receive the treatment and counseling they need to cope with PTSD and other combat trauma.