Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Arkansas 2nd Congressional District in 2020 Arkansas General Election.
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Get StartedAsk any economist—they’d tell you investing in education for our children and young adults is a surefire way to grow our economy long-term. It helps our kids, our families, and our communities. In Congress, I will push for policies to equip states with the resources they need to help their students, families, and teachers. Learn more
Expand funding for Federal Pell Grants to keep up with rising college costs Learn more
Make Pre-K available nationwide, modeled after Arkansas’s Better Chance for School Success program Learn more
I will fight to bring home renewable energy projects and energy innovation funding so we can pass on our love of nature, hunting, and fishing to the next generation. Learn more
First, we need to stop members of Congress from turning a blind eye to lobbyists corrupting the policymaking process. All too often, this is because lobbyists are former members of Congress themselves, and their clients are big campaign donors. There should be a lifetime ban on members of Congress becoming lobbyists after they leave office. Lobbyists should also have to disclose the donors of all their clients—no more dark money. Second, we need a watchdog with teeth looking over the executive branch. I believe any administration, Republican or Democrat, works better with oversight. I support calls to create an Office of the Public Advocate to hold the executive branch accountable for rule making and policy implementation. Learn more
Let’s explore every smart policy we can to bring more people in: further expanding Medicaid, incentivizing employers to make it easier to cover their employees, lowering the age of Medicare, stopping prescription drug price gouging, and pursuing a public option where insurance isn't connected to employment. Learn more
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