Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Wisconsin 6th Congressional District in 2018 Wisconsin 2018 General Election.
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In Congress I will fight to improve veterans’ access to quality health care, both within and outside of the VA. Learn more
In Congress I will push for more legislation that creates and supports apprenticeships and skills training programs, connecting more veterans to good-paying jobs and rewarding post-military careers. Learn more
I support the immediate legalization of medical marijuana, which offers a much safer and less addictive pain relief alternative for the thousands of veterans who are addicted to opioids. Learn more
We must make sure our veterans receive world-class medical treatment, when and where they need it. Learn more
In Congress I will push for comprehensive federal legislation that cracks down on the supply of opioids and provides more effective, accessible options for treatment. That begins with holding pharmaceutical companies responsible when they engage in misleading advertising or otherwise prey on consumers. Learn more
I support the immediate legalization of medical marijuana, which offers a much safer and less addictive pain relief alternative for the thousands of veterans who are addicted to opioids. Learn more
Investing in clean energy will help slow down the impacts of climate change while accelerating the growth of high-wage jobs for our next generation of workers. Learn more
In Congress I will advocate for a bold federal initiative that would modernize our infrastructure and create jobs here in Wisconsin and across the country. Learn more
We must foster partnerships between our local businesses and our community high schools and technical colleges, enabling students to get hands-on training through internship and apprenticeship programs, while providing businesses with a reliable pipeline of homegrown talent. Learn more
Make sure our homegrown startups are given the first shot and take priority over multinational companies like Foxconn when the state considers taxpayer subsidies; Learn more
Our region also faces a significant skills shortage. We must do everything necessary — from investing more effectively in apprenticeships and job training to strengthening the pipeline between community high schools and technical colleges and the workplace — to spur economic growth and train a steadier stream of homegrown talent. Learn more
To ensure good-paying manufacturing jobs are kept here at home, we need to promote the purchase of products that are made in America, close tax loopholes for corporations that ship jobs overseas, and crack down against currency manipulation and unfair trade practices. Learn more
In Congress, I will fight for (1) fair trade policies so Wisconsin’s industries and workers are guaranteed a level playing field; and (2) tough and smart measures that allow the U.S. to work with our trading partners and allies to curb foreign trade abuses and raise labor and environmental standards worldwide. Learn more
I also support capping student loan interest rates and allowing students to refinance their loan debt at a lower interest rate, like a home mortgage. Learn more
I support measures that provide greater tuition relief for low- and moderate-income students and require colleges and universities to be more transparent so students know exactly what they are paying for. Learn more
We must also equip all our K-12 public classrooms with high-speed broadband internet so our students have access to the technology and information they need to be prepared for success in the 21st century global economy. Learn more
While I support parents and communities having choices, our taxpayer dollars should not subsidize private or religious schools at the expense of public schools Learn more
We must foster partnerships between our local businesses and our community high schools and technical colleges, enabling students to get hands-on training through internship and apprenticeship programs, while providing businesses with a reliable pipeline of homegrown talent. Learn more
In Congress I will support legislation and regulations that protect our air, our water, and our soil, and safeguard the businesses that depend on a clean environment. Learn more
Investing in clean energy will help slow down the impacts of climate change while accelerating the growth of high-wage jobs for our next generation of workers. Learn more
As demand for freshwater increases, we must increase our protection of the Great Lakes, which represent one-fifth of the world’s freshwater drinking supply. Learn more
Congress should continue investing in the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which helps protect treasured places like the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and ensures recreational access for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Learn more
In Congress I will be a fierce advocate for American diplomatic leadership, which remains essential to resolving long-standing international conflicts and enhancing U.S. and global security. Learn more
In recent decades Congress has ceded far too much of its foreign policy and war powers prerogatives to the executive branch. Congress should reassert that authority by requiring the president to seek express congressional approval before launching a preemptive nuclear weapons attack or otherwise committing the United States to war. Learn more
To counteract the problem of rigged partisan districts, where career politicians select their voters, I am also a strong advocate for independent, nonpartisan citizen redistricting commissions. Learn more
Voters deserve to know who is funding the campaigns of their elected representatives, and in Congress I will fight to require all spending in elections be publicly reported. Learn more
We need new leaders in Congress to replace the career politicians who prioritize their own ambitions over their constituents’ interests. Learn more
I support term limits and will serve no more than eight years if elected. Learn more
Reform our national health care system so insurance coverage follows workers to new employment opportunities in order to remove incentives for remaining in dead-end jobs. Learn more
I also support creating a public option backstop so people can obtain health insurance in areas where private insurers have dropped out. Learn more
As an important step toward universal coverage, I am a strong proponent of allowing middle-aged Americans to buy in to Medicare. Learn more
I will fight efforts to strip away protections for people with pre-existing conditions and guarantees that health insurance plans include coverage for pregnancy, newborn care, mental health care, and addiction treatment. Learn more
And Congress must crack down on Big Pharma’s predatory practices, which jack up the cost of lifesaving drugs and keep lower cost generic alternatives off the market. Learn more
Medicare should be able to negotiate drug prices for the 60 million seniors and people with disabilities it covers the same way the VA is allowed to buy prescription drugs in bulk for our veterans. Learn more
In Congress I will advocate for a bold federal initiative that would modernize our infrastructure and create jobs here in Wisconsin and across the country. Learn more
We must also equip all our K-12 public classrooms with high-speed broadband internet so our students have access to the technology and information they need to be prepared for success in the 21st century global economy. Learn more
Expand high-speed broadband internet throughout our communities with enforceable net neutrality rules in place to protect the internet as an open platform for innovation; Learn more
I am proud to have advocated for the 2014 reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) at the same time Glenn Grothman was one of just 37 House members who voted not to fund this critical source of health insurance for more than 9 million children and pregnant women. Learn more
I will also oppose any attempts to raise the eligibility age or privatize Social Security accounts, which would gamble seniors’ retirement on a volatile stock market. Learn more
In Congress, I will stand against any partisan attempts to use the GOP tax bill’s adverse consequences, like adding nearly $2 trillion to our national debt, to launch an assault on Social Security or Medicare benefits for seniors. Learn more
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