Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Indiana 2nd Congressional District in 2018 Indiana 2018 General Election.
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ndiana has one of the largest gender pay gaps in the country, with Hoosier women earning just 74 cents for each dollar men make. Mel knows that equal pay for equal work is not just a talking point, but a necessity. Learn more
We do not provide adequate mental health care for our veterans and these heroes are forced to wait too long to receive their care. Mel believes this must change. He will work to make the VA more efficient and accountable Learn more
Mel will work to promote programs that enable our veterans to continue to serve – whether that’s by furthering their education or by finding meaningful employment. Learn more
Mel knows what it takes to help small businesses succeed and will work in Congress to build an economy that works for all Hoosiers. That means securing pay equity in the workplace, protecting the right to organize, and ensuring the tax breaks go to entrepreneurs and working families Learn more
Mel will work to invest in workforce development, apprenticeships, and public-private workforce training partnerships so individuals can develop the skills necessary to succeed. Learn more
We need to provide more apprenticeships and training programs so that hardworking men and women get the training they need to enter the skilled trades and build successful careers. Learn more
Congress must make college more affordable so that no student is burdened with crippling debt upon graduation. Learn more
Mel also believes that those who want to pursue higher education should have the opportunity to do so, regardless of income level. Learn more
To Mel, education starts with early learning. Mel believes that we must provide federal partnerships with states to expand access to these crucial programs Learn more
Mel will be a champion for accountability across the federal government. Mel will work across the aisle to root out fraud in government and to crack down on unnecessary and wasteful government spending. He will work day in and day out to bring transparency to Washington Learn more
Mel will be a member of Congress who holds regular town halls, conducts office hours, speaks openly to the media, and listens consistently to the ideas of all constituents – regardless of party affiliation. Learn more
We can make health care more affordable and accessible for all Hoosiers, and one way to start is to increase competition in the marketplace. Learn more
We must never go back to the days when insurance companies decided who could and who could not get covered Learn more
Mel believes that we should promote competitive bidding for durable medical equipment Learn more
In an increasingly competitive world, we must make sure that every citizen has the tools to achieve the American Dream through free and unfettered internet access. Learn more
Congress must pass a comprehensive bill that makes robust investments in infrastructure and ensures that materials are made in America, not done on the backs of municipalities and cities who are already strapped for cash Learn more
Congress has an obligation to protect Social Security and Medicare so that seniors can have a honorable retirement. Mel opposes any attempt to weaken these crucial programs, including the privatization of Social Security. Learn more
Mel believes we must increase wages and benefits for hardworking Hoosiers to grow the economy and he strongly supports the rights of workers to organize, bargain, and push for fair treatment in our nation’s unions. Learn more
Under Mel’s leadership, Press Ganey established a company-wide minimum wage of over $10 an hour Learn more
Mel knows what it takes to help small businesses succeed and will work in Congress to build an economy that works for all Hoosiers. That means securing pay equity in the workplace, protecting the right to organize, and ensuring the tax breaks go to entrepreneurs and working families Learn more
Mel will push for guaranteed paid family leave, so that women are not forced to choose between their jobs or raising a family. Learn more
Indiana has one of the largest gender pay gaps in the country, with Hoosier women earning just 74 cents for each dollar men make. Mel knows that equal pay for equal work is not just a talking point, but a necessity. Learn more
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