Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Pennsylvania 1st Congressional District in 2018 Pennsylvania 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedI will support the full funding of Planned Parenthood for family planning and reproductive health services, and I will fight against dangerous, restrictive laws that impede on the ability of women and their doctors to make the best choices. Learn more
Unlike illegal drugs, there are huge opportunities for regulation and training via the pharmaceutical industry and the medical profession. Learn more
Our energy future is clean, and green. Learn more
Change our system of tax incentives to move away from carbon-based fuels toward renewable energy. Learn more
We need to reinstate the Paris climate treaty and the Clean Power Plan. Learn more
The Iran nuclear deal – the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – was an imperfect and time-limited cure for Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but I believe it offered the best possible opportunity to slow down Iran’s quest for nuclear weapons. Learn more
We must also support continued collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli officials responsible for the security of the West Bank. Learn more
I will support U.S. aid for immediate threats to Israel’s national security, with missile defense systems like Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow II and III, joint military exercises, strategic planning, counter-terrorism cooperation and information-sharing, collaboration between our intelligence agencies, and maintaining a U.S. military presence and radar protection for Israeli security. Learn more
I am committed to working to further enhance our relationship with Israel and working with my colleagues to support that shared goal. Learn more
Our job in Congress must be to prevent conflict, not stoke it Learn more
When it comes to matters of war and peace, I would introduce legislation putting teeth in the Constitution’s mandate that only Congress has the power to declare war. Learn more
I support a peace process arising from direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians, because long-term peace requires more than just physical border security. Israel has to be recognized as a Jewish democratic state alongside a non-militarized Palestinian state Learn more
Public financing, with a higher match rate for low-dollar contributions Learn more
Pass a law mandating that corporations disclose all their political spending Learn more
I say it’s time for Medicare for All. Learn more
I will introduce legislation to require that any candidate for President must disclose their tax returns. Learn more
Ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, bump stocks and silencers. Learn more
Background checks on EVERY gun purchase, closing the loopholes for gun shows, internet sales and transfers to a “friend” or family. Learn more
We must fight to preserve the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP. Learn more
I do not support abolishing ICE Learn more
It’s a no-brainer to restore the pathway to legal status for Dreamers Learn more
I will fight to protect and expand Social Security. Learn more
I support increasing the minimum wage to a living wage of $15 per hour. Learn more
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