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California (Part I of III): 2014 Candidates for Congress – Where They Stand by RUTH KING, 2014 CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS
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To see the actual voting records of all incumbents on other issues such as Foreign Policy, Second Amendment Issues, Homeland Security, and other issues as well as their rankings by special interest groups please use the links followed by two stars (**).
UNITED STATES SENATE
Dianne Feinstein (D) – Next Election 2018
Barbara Boxer (D) – Next election 2016
UNITED STATES CONGRESS
District 1
Doug LaMalfa (R) Incumbent
http://lamalfa.house.gov/
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Doug_LaMalfa.htm **
http://lamalfa.house.gov/issues/foreign-affairs
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
ECONOMY/JOBS/ENVIRONMENT
Expand exploration of natural gas, oil, and coal by removing restrictions and opening new land.
Promote clean coal-to-liquid and remove outdated regulations restricting access to our vast oil shale reserves, which contain enough energy to power the nation for decades, if not longer.
Use new domestic production to reduce foreign imports (often from those unfriendly to America) and reduce the price at the pump. The Keystone pipeline should be a significant piece of our energy supply system.
HEALTHCARE
January 14, 2014: “The latest report released by the administration, which fails to disclose the number of individuals included who have actually enrolled in a plan, is especially upsetting when you take into account the 4.7 million Americans who lost coverage [1]. This means that over 2.5 million more Americans are left uninsured today due to Obamacare and its mandates. Even more alarming, the dismal numbers of healthy, young adults included in the report put the law on track to what the Kaiser Family Foundation described as the “worst-case scenario,” rate increases that result in fewer options for Americans to get coverage at an affordable rate. Already Washington Insiders are looking for a bailout of insurance companies with taxpayer money,” stated Representative LaMalfa. “Americans deserve access to affordable, quality health care that addresses their needs, not a law full of failed and broken promises. Today’s numbers make it even clearer that this law must at a minimum be delayed and taxpayer bailouts must be off the table.”
IMMIGRATION
http://www.capitalpress.com/article/20140109/ARTICLE/140109863/1314 Red Bluff, Calif. – A conservative California congressman says he has made a “pivot” with regard to immigration reform and now believes it should be done soon.
Said he strongly disagreed with a California Supreme Court ruling allowing an illegal immigrant to practice law in the state. An immigrant from Mexico, Sergio Garcia has been living in the country for nearly two decades, according to CNN.
FOREIGN POLICY
http://lamalfa.house.gov/issues/foreign-affairs The Middle East is in a state of constant chaos and turmoil. Governments are falling and Iran’s dangerous pursuit of nuclear weapons is re-shaping the political landscape. American national security interests are at risk and our nation’s trusted ally, Israel, continues to be the target of hostile neighbors.
The United States must make it clear that a nuclear Iran is not an option. I fully support aggressive diplomacy and crippling sanctions in dealing with this dangerous regime that continues to make belligerent threats against Israel.
Israel is more than just the only stable democracy in the region, a nation that shares our values, and a source of critical intelligence. Israel is one of our closest allies and I will never waver in my commitment to providing them with American support and funding to protect their people and continue to be a beacon of peace and liberty in the most dangerous part of the world.
Heidi Hall (D) Challenger
http://heidihallforcongress.com/
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
IMMIGRATION
A Path to Citizenship in Congress, Heidi will work to enact a comprehensive program of immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship. Millions of undocumented residents have built lives, raised families, and fully integrated themselves into our society. But we have erected more barriers to block them from achieving the dream of citizenship than at any time in over a century. We need to allow these Americans-to-be to come forward, begin a fair process that will lead to eventual citizenship, and take the last steps to becoming full members of the American family.
The DREAM Act Heidi fully supports the DREAM Act, because she doesn’t believe that we should punish the child for the sins of the parent. The students seeking to attend college under the DREAM Act are ones who know no other home besides the United States. They pledge allegiance to our flag, play in our neighborhoods, speak English, and want to stay in the country that they think of as home. These young Americans-American in every regard except citizenship-deserve the chance at a quality education. – See more at: http://heidihallforcongress.com/issues/immigration/#sthash.gSMAWvGq.dpuf
ECONOMY/JOBS/ENVIRONMENT
Climate Change The greatest threat to our national security, public health and long-term economic growth is climate change. Our country has to take immediate steps to reduce its impact on our lives and land. In Congress, Heidi will support market-based solutions to reduce greenhouse emissions, tax benefits for companies that work to limit their emissions, and investing in a clean energy infrastructure, including new funding for alternative fuels and renewable power generation. – See more at: http://heidihallforcongress.com/issues/conservation/#sthash.btsQi2HT.dpuf
HEALTHCARE
Obamacare There is a large difference between doing something and doing the right thing. Obamacare works towards a goal that Heidi supports, but there are aspects of it that were very troubling. For example, the bill included a tax on medical devices that puts a new burden on the elderly and disabled. Heidi will proudly join the bipartisan effort to repeal that tax, and continue looking for ways to make the law work better for American families. – See more at:http://heidihallforcongress.com/issues/health-care/#sthash.qtPngiDM.dpuf
District 2
Jared Huffman (D) Incumbent
http://huffman.house.gov/
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Jared_Huffman.htm **
http://www.jaredhuffman.com/
http://huffman.house.gov/issues
HOT BUTTON ISSUE
ECONOMY/JOBS/ENVIRONMENT
Huffman: Climate Change Threatens Future Winter Olympics, Winter Sports Industry
Feb 11, 2014 Press Release – WASHINGTON¬-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) spoke on the House floor today and noted that climate change threatens the future of the winter Olympics and the United States’ $66 billion winter sports industry.
Huffman Presents Sustainability Certificate to Mendocino Solar Service
Jan 23, 2014 Press Release – Fort Bragg, CA-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today presented Bruce Erickson and Maggie Watson, owners of Mendocino Solar Service, with his Sustainable North Coast Certificate in recognition of their ongoing commitment to reduce carbon emissions, increase renewable power, and fight climate change.
Dale Mensing (R) Challenger
http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/145981/dale-mensing#.UtxNarROmUk
District 3
John Garamendi (D) Incumbent
Garamendi was President Bill Clinton’s Deputy Interior Secretary. He is a conservationist and outdoorsman who supports preserving public lands, and works closely with hunters and fishermen.
http://garamendi.house.gov/
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/John_Garamendi.htm **
Rated +2 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
HOT BUTTON ISSUE
HEALTHCARE
http://garamendi.house.gov/issue/health-care Only two days after I was sworn into Congress, I was proud to vote for a comprehensive health care reform bill that would eventually become the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
http://garamendi.house.gov/issue/Foreign Policy/related-news
Dan Logue (R) Challenger
State Assemblyman & Ex-Yuba County Supervisor
http://www.danlogue.com/
http://www.danlogue.com/issues
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
HEALTHCARE
Repeal and Replace Obamacare. Obamacare is a bureaucratic nightmare that will slow job creation, weaken Medicare, damage the doctor/patient relationship and cost middle class taxpayers way too much.
ECONOMY/JOBS/ENVIRONMENT
Make the U.S. Energy Independent. Make America energy independent – not reliant on countries that harbor terrorists to fuel our cars and our economy. Economic independence can only be realized through energy independence.
Reduce the Regulatory Burden. Strengthen our economy by reducing the regulatory burden that costs American employers around $1.75 trillion annually.
District 4
Tom McClintlock (R) Incumbent
http://mcclintock.house.gov/
http://www.ontheissues.org/Tom_McClintock.htm **
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
HEALTHCARE
http://mcclintock.house.gov/issues/issues.shtml House Chamber – December 11, 2013: A great tragedy is now unfolding across America as we prepare for the New Year. Millions of Americans are losing their health plans; millions more are facing staggering price increases; millions more are having hours cut or seeing their salaries pared back at work because of Obamacare.
The New Year of Obamacare House Chamber Washington, D.C. December 11, 2013 Mr. Speaker: A great tragedy is now unfolding across America as we prepare …more.
The Toll of Obamacare The Toll of Obamacare November 19, 2013 Mr. Speaker: We are now seven weeks into the implementation of Obamacare. We know in the …more.
Obamacare and The Rule of Law Obamacare and The Rule of Law November 15, 2013 Mr. Speaker: Yesterday, we heard yet another empty promise from the President: that by …more.
ECONOMY/JOBS/ENVIRONMENT
Keystone Pipeline (H.R. 3) – May 21, 2013 9:30 AM
The House passed H.R. 3 on May 22, 2013 to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline. Congressman McClintock voted AYE, and spoke in support of the bill on the House floor:
Mr. Speaker: Since the Arab Oil Embargoes of the 1970’s that ravaged the American economy and produced mile-long lines around gas stations, an avowed goal of our nation has been to reduce our reliance on Middle East oil. In addition to the thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of economic activity, the Keystone pipeline will bring up to 830,000 barrels of Canadian crude oil A DAY into the American market – about HALF of what we currently import from the Middle East.
That bears repeating: the Keystone pipeline could cut our reliance on Middle East oil by half. The left makes much of the fact that markets are international and some of this oil may enter that market. Possibly. But it is far more likely that it will push Middle East oil out of the American market. And it comes to this: in the next international crisis, would you rather rely on Canada or Iraq for our petroleum needs?
Art Moore (R) Challenger
Will go as challenger to the general election.
http://www.artmooreforcongress.com/
After high school he attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a field of study in Environmental Engineering. Commissioned as an infantry officer, Art has a combined fourteen years of Active Duty and National Guard service, including thirty months deployed overseas. Art is currently a Major in the Army National Guard.
District 5
Mike Thompson (D) Incumbent
http://mikethompson.house.gov/
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Mike_Thompson.htm **
http://mikethompson.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=43394
Rated +2 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
HEALTHCARE
Strong support for the Affordable Care Act
IMMIGRATION
We’re a nation of laws. And it’s important that we enforce those laws. Immigration reform must strengthen our borders and be fair to U.S. taxpayers.
Reforms should allow immigrants to earn the right to join us as fully participating taxpayers. We should establish a streamlined program for temporary workers, and address unauthorized immigrants who are currently in our country by creating an earned path to citizenship that requires steps like passing a background check, paying a reasonable fine and back taxes, and going to the back of the line behind those who are playing by the rules while continuing to live and work in the U.S.
DEFENSE
I support bringing our troops home from Afghanistan as quickly and safely as possible and changing our policy to a counterterrorism strategy that focuses on the threat posed by al Qaeda and its affiliates around the world, including here in the United States. Last Congress, I cosponsored a bill which would require the president to submit a plan to Congress for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.
Iran continues to ignore the international community on the issue of nuclear proliferation and has pledged to build new nuclear facilities, which may indicate the desire to enrich uranium for potential weapons development.
In an effort to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions and strengthen security in the region, I have supported several efforts to enforce international sanctions against the Iranian government. Specifically, in the 112th Congress, I cosponsored and voted in favor of H.R. 1905, The Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, which strengthened sanctions against Iran to prevent them from further developing any nuclear weapons programs. In the 113th Congress, I also coauthored H.R. 850, the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act, which will place the most restrictive sanctions on Iran to date, targeting individuals and companies that do business with Iranian financial institutions.
James Hinton (I) Challenger
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hinton-2014/1459810540901970
District 6
Doris Matsui (D) Incumbent
https://matsui.house.gov/#dialog
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Doris_Matsui.htm **
Rated +2 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
ENERGY
https://matsui.house.gov/clean-energy/ Clean energy is a growing industry with both promise and potential. As a Congresswoman Matsui celebrates Sacramento’s clean tech industry at SARTA’s 2013 Tech Edge luncheon member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and vice chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), I have made it a top priority to bring clean energy technology to Sacramento and transform our district into a global leader
HEALTHCARE
https://matsui.house.gov/health-care1/ At its core, the Affordable Care Act is about securing affordable, quality and accessible health care for all Americans. While many of the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act have already taken effect, many more will be implemented as we head into 2014. I wanted to update you on what this will mean for Sacramento residents, and provide helpful resources to get you the answers you need as we continue in this much-needed transition to a more accessible and affordable health system.
Joseph McCray, SR. (R) Challenger
Retired Army Officer
Owner, JM & SONS Landscaping Company
President, McCray’s Family Foundation
Served, United States Army
http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/138266/joseph-mccray-sr#.UtxaP7ROmUk
District 7
Ami Bera, M.D. (D) Incumbent
http://www.beraforcongress.com/about Clinical Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Admissions and Outreach at UC Davis, where he taught the next generation of doctors to care for patients. He helped the student-run clinics find innovative ways to engage with the community and deliver care to those who needed it the most.
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Ami_Bera.htm **
http://www.beraforcongress.com/ideas/national-security
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
ENERGY
Energy Independence: Central to national security and economic prosperity. High oil prices help fund al Qaeda and aid brutal regimes like Iran. By relying on foreign oil, we fund the same extremists our military is fighting. We do not have enough oil in the United States to drill our way out of our dependence on foreign oil. Transitioning to renewable energy will both create jobs and enhance our national security, and I will ensure that Sacramento County is a leader in this essential industry. If you’d like to learn more about this critical issue, please take a moment to read my Energy Plan, available here.
TERRORISM AND NATIONAL SECURITY
Terrorism: Secure America and destroy terrorist organizations. America leads the world in dismantling terrorist cells and training facilities, and stopping terrorism before it starts. Multilateral cooperation with our allies is a vital tool in disabling global terror infrastructure and financing networks. We will use the full force of our military and intelligence capabilities to defeat the terrorist threat.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation: The single greatest security threat to the United States is nuclear terrorism. The United States needs to use its intelligence and military capabilities to make sure al Qaeda does not get its hands on nuclear weapons. Our country must support efforts to control the spread of nuclear weapons and technology to ensure that “loose nukes” don’t fall into the wrong hands. In the long run, American security is best served in a world free of nuclear weapons, a bipartisan goal supported by both Presidents Reagan and Obama. In the meantime, as long as nuclear weapons remain a reality, the United States will maintain a powerful nuclear deterrent to protect our allies and to discourage other countries from starting a nuclear arms race. While we need to keep all options on the table, the best strategy to deter and contain these threats is a full-scale diplomatic offensive, led by our President, and working in conjunction with our partners around the world.
Doug Ose (R) Challenger
http://www.dougose.com/
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Doug_Ose.htm**
Doug Ose served in Congress before stepping down to honor a pledge to serve three consecutive terms? – See more at: http://www.dougose.com/issues#sthash.U0WXLUQ4.dpuf
Ex congressman Former Republican Rep. Doug Ose announced that he is entering the race for a Northern California congressional seat currently held by Democrat Ami Bera of Elk Grove.
District 8
Paul Cook (R) Incumbent
http://cook.house.gov/contact
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Paul_Cook.htm **
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
ENERGY
http://cook.house.gov/issues/energy
Rep. Paul Cook Applauds Passage of Keystone XL Pipeline Legislation WASHINGTON – Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) issued the following statement in response to the House’s vote today to begin construction of the Keystone XL pipeline:
HEALTHCARE
Rep. Paul Cook Votes For Keep Your Health Care Act – Nov 15, 2013 – Washington – Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) today voted for H.R. 3550, the Keep Your Health Care Act of 2013. The act, which passed by a vote of 261-157, allows providers to continue to offer health insurance plans next year that were in effect in the individual market as of January 1, 2013.
Supports repeal of Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
Robert Conaway (D) Challenger
http://www.robertdconaway.com/
District 9
Jerry McNerney (D) Incumbent
http://mcnerney.house.gov/
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Jerry_McNerney.htm **
Rated -1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
ENERGY
Opposed to Keystone XL Pipeline
HEALTHCARE
Strong support for Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
Tony Amador (R) Challenger
Ex-US Marshall, Ex-Police Officer & ’10 Candidate
http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_15041321 Like his three GOP primary challengers, Amador touts his conservative credentials – most notably, his endorsement from longtime friend and conservative Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Granite Bay. His law enforcement background is an undeniable advantage in a GOP primary typically dominated by the party’s most conservative voters. Lags in fundraising.
District 10
Jeff Denham (R) Incumbent
http://denham.house.gov/
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Jeff_Denham.htm **
http://denham.house.gov/issues
Rated -2 by AAI, indicating anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
ENERGY
http://denham.house.gov/issue/energy I have voted for legislation to remove bureaucratic red tape and promote the development of alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, hydropower, nuclear, geothermal and biomass, along with clean coal and American-made oil and natural gas. Additionally, I have voted several times to remove roadblocks to allow for the approval and construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline energy project.
The 104 nuclear reactors in America today provide the U.S. with 20% of its electricity and 73% of its carbon-free electricity, yet no new reactors have been ordered since 1978. I support expanding the use of this clean, reliable energy source and building new nuclear reactors.
IMMIGRATION
http://denham.house.gov/issue/immigration I co-sponsored The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (H.R. 15) on October 27, 2013. The bill includes a 13-year path to earned citizenship and the ENLIST Act, a bill I introduced to allow otherwise qualified undocumented immigrants to earn citizenship through service in our armed forces. H.R. 15 also includes the text of the House border security bill sponsored by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), which passed the Committee on Homeland Security with bipartisan, unanimous support. The new border plan in this House bill makes securing the border a requirement, not a goal. It tasks the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with creating a border security plan that must be at least 90 percent effective at apprehending those crossing the border illegally.
Michael Eggeman (D) Challenger
http://www.eggmanforcongress.com/
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
http://www.eggmanforcongress.com/issues
IMMIGRATION
http://www.eggmanforcongress.com/issues/detail/2013-11-immigration I support comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for otherwise law-abiding residents, ensures that farmers and agri-business have the access to labor they need, increases Visas for highly-skilled workers to give American business access to skilled labor here at home, penalizes businesses and contractors that knowingly hire undocumented workers and better secures our border to eliminate illegal trafficking and keep dangerous criminals out of our country.
ENERGY
http://www.eggmanforcongress.com/issues/detail/energy I favor tax credits for renewable energy to keep America competitive with the rest of the world. Right here in the Central Valley, we can create jobs building wind and solar farms and exploring innovative new ways to power our homes and businesses.
We can further develop smart public policy that enhances conservation while increasing agricultural production. I support the EQIP program that helps farmers retrofit their current equipment and purchase new, energy efficient technology to keep our air clean and support local agriculture at the same time. I also support increasing the current research and development grants for “no-till” farming, which creates economic incentives to farmers who experiment with policies that reduce the depletion of soil resources – making the United States a world leader in moving farming in a smarter, more sustainable direction.
District 11
George Miller (D) Retiring in 2014
http://georgemiller.house.gov/
Mark De Saulnier (D) Challenger
Senator Mark DeSauliner represents the 7th State Senate District which in includes 70% of the 11th Congressional district. DeSaulnier has served at the local level on the Concord City Council, as Mayor of Concord and as a three term Contra Costa County Supervisor.
http://www.markdesaulnier.com/
Tue Phan (R) Challenger
Retired Judge, Attorney
http://judgephan.com/ Serving on the bench for 26 years, priding myself on the conscientious application of the individual cases however could not satisfy my aspiration to affect a greater good for society. So I decided to retire as an Immigration Judge to give voice to my constituents as their congressman.
39 years ago, I came to America with my family as refugees and 45 cents. Before April 1975, I practiced law in Saigon. In early May, I washed dishes, taught French in D.C , I repaired shoes and worked as a machinist, a corn husker, a telephone debt collector and a Yellow Pages deliverer.
In all my years aspiring to the can-do spirit and the higher tenets of Americanism, I’ve witnessed the 2-party system tearing each other apart, taking pride in gridlocks and filibusters where partisan politics is considered a badge of honor, trumping over the common good for the nation.
As a congressman, I will strive to improve our economy, restore fiscal discipline, secure Social Security and Medicare, reduce health care cost, simplify health care regulations, and lower crime. One of our greatest priority is to improve our public schools for the future of our children. It is imperative that we enhance our borders and address the immigration issue with a comprehensive long-term plan.
District 12
Nancy Pelosi (D) Incumbent
http://www.democraticleader.gov/
http://www.ontheissues.org/ca/nancy_pelosi.htm **
http://www.democraticleader.gov/issues
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
ENERGY
House Democrats want to move America in a new direction for energy independence–working for consumers to lower gas prices, making America more secure, and launching a cleaner, smarter, more cost-effective energy future that creates hundreds of thousands of green jobs and reduces global warming. Opposes Keystone Pipeline.
HEALTHCARE
http://www.democraticleader.gov/issues/health-care-0 Major supporter of the Affordable Care Act
IMMIGRATION
http://www.democraticleader.gov/issues/immigration On December 8th, the House passed the DREAM Act by a vote of 216-198. The version the House passed is an updated version of the DREAM Act (HR 5281) that was introduced back in March 2009 (HR 1751). The DREAM Act is common-sense legislation to give students who grew up in the United States a chance to contribute to our country’s well-being by serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or pursuing a higher education. It is limited, targeted legislation that will allow only the best and brightest young people to earn their legal status after a rigorous and lengthy process, and applies only to young people who have lived here for at least five years before the date of enactment, and who were brought to the U.S. by their parents as minors, through no fault of their own. The DREAM Act is the right thing to do–both economically for our country and morally: this is for young people who mostly know no other home.
John Dennis(R) Challenger
Ron Paul Campaign Activist and 2010/2012 Nominee
http://www.johndennisforcongress.com/ 2012
• End the War in Afghanistan
• End foreign aid
• Close all foreign military bases. Earmark proceeds from asset sales on foreign soil for federal debt repayment
• End embargos and trade sanctions against all countries
• Develop new, real free trade agreements
District 13
Barbara Lee (D) Incumbent
http://lee.house.gov/
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Barbara_Lee.htm **
Rated +7 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
ELIMINATE POVERTY
IMMIGRATION
The overwhelming majority of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in this country are active contributors to our communities, and as a nation of immigrants, we need to respect these contributions. For example, Dream Act-eligible young people, who were brought here by no fault of their own, are everyday examples of the American Dream, and Congresswoman Lee believes it is long past time to fully incorporate them into our society.
Congresswoman strongly supports the Diversity Visa Program, which awards about half of its 50,000 annual visas to continental African immigrants, and is the vehicle for African lawyers, teachers, and other professionals to become legal permanent residents.
GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY
HEALTHCARE – Strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
Dakeen Sundeen (R) Challenger
http://dakin4congress.com/
District 14
Jackie Speier (D) Incumbent
http://speier.house.gov/
http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Jackie_Speier.htm **
Rated +1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
HEALTHCARE
Voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Strong support
WOMEN’S ISSUES http://speier.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=389&Itemid=72
ENERGY
http://speier.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=391&Itemid=40 Oil Drilling: Our State heritage, billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of Californian jobs rely on a beautiful and unspoiled Pacific environment, which is why Speier has repeatedly sponsored legislation to prohibit oil drilling off the coast of California.
Fighting Global Warming: Congresswoman Speier understands that the science on global warming is clearer and more urgent than ever. The impacts of global warming are being felt around the world in the here and now, with record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather approaching a fever pitch across the United States.
Robin Chew (R) Challenger
http://robinchew.nationbuilder.com/
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
http://robinchew.nationbuilder.com/positions
REGULATIONS
Regulation is an appropriate role of government, but more and more, administrative agencies are supplanting Congress’ legislative role with aggressive, burdensome regulations that stifle economic growth. Congress needs to review these burdensome regulations with the goal of simplifying, streamlining and when necessary, eliminating them. Moreover, I support a proposal to ensure that all new regulations must undergo a cost/benefit analysis.
IMMIGRATION
Specifically, I support a guest worker program that recognizes the reality of the labor requirements of American agriculture. I also support fines for any employer that knowingly hires foreign nationals located in the United States illegally. People come to the United States for economic opportunities. Remove the opportunities and you will immediately reduce the number of foreign nationals attempting to enter the country illegally.
