Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Massachusetts 3rd Congressional District in 2018 Massachusetts 2018 General Election.
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I support Massachusetts ballot initiative 3 to keep the protections that Transgender individuals were granted in the legislation that was passed in 2016. Learn more
I will fight to defend marriage rights that were recently ensured for the LGBT community. We should not legislate who someone has the right to love. Learn more
I support Massachusetts ballot initiative 3 to keep the protections that Transgender individuals were granted in the legislation that was passed in 2016. I will fight to defend marriage rights that were recently ensured for the LGBT community. We should not legislate who someone has the right to love. I will work to defend women's rights including reproductive rights and equal pay for equal work Learn more
Where appropriate we should include alternate dispute resolution and restorative justice in our criminal justice portfolio. Learn more
I will work to address the school to prison pipeline. Learn more
Support efforts like those of Sheriff Koutoujian in Middlesex county, where upon release people are helped with enrolling in health insurance to ensure they have access to things like behavior health and substance use disorder counseling to assist with recovery and prevent recidivism. Learn more
Support and fund drug treatment courts. Learn more
I will work to end privatization of criminal justice services. Learn more
We need to enact bail reform to ensure when bail is set it is aligned with the nature of the offense and has the same impact regardless of socio-economic status of the accused. Learn more
Evaluate disenfranchisement statues to ensure they are proportional to the crime. Learn more
We need to enact bail reform to ensure when bail is set it is aligned with the nature of the offense and has the same impact regardless of socio-economic status of the accused. I will work to end privatization of criminal justice services. Learn more
Encourage partnerships between the business community and veteran's groups to highlight the skills and leadership of veterans, that when applied to businesses large and small, can help grow our economy. Learn more
Ensure that before we enter into future military actions we explore all diplomatic options and understand exit strategies, as well as the overall long term costs. Learn more
Extend protections related to mortgages, student loans and other financial products for veterans impacted by these wars, so they are not penalized for hardships brought about by their service. Ensure that before we enter into future military actions we explore all diplomatic options and understand exit strategies, as well as the overall long term costs. Learn more
Extend protections related to mortgages, student loans and other financial products for veterans impacted by these wars, so they are not penalized for hardships brought about by their service. Learn more
Provide funding and support to expand use of Veteran's treatment courts. Learn more
Lower prescription drug prices by allowing Medicare to negotiate with drug companies for better prices Learn more
At a more holistic level we need to address the social determinants of health that contribute to opioid use. Expanding access to Medicaid to allow everyone to have access to health care helps reduce the likelihood of use. Learn more
Increase education efforts including starting in middle school so that our children understand the dangers of both prescription and illegal drugs. Learn more
Recent state and national legislation has improved access to Naloxone to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Learn more
Ensure that there is strong monitoring of the pharmaceutical industry as it relates to marketing. Learn more
Provide education and resources to providers to remove any stigmas associated with treating substance use disorders. Learn more
Ensure that payers include MAT in their standard formularies as recommended by the AMA Learn more
We need to continue to work with international partners to prevent the manufacture and distribution of Fentanyl and Carfentanil. Learn more
The expansion of package screening to the USPS for these substances as outlined in the Opioid response act is a welcome change. Learn more
Fund law enforcement efforts to disrupt and dismantle distribution operations. Learn more
Provide MAT to those incarcerated. Learn more
Increase education efforts including starting in middle school so that our children understand the dangers of both prescription and illegal drugs. Learn more
Encourage alternatives to opioids for pain management where appropriate. Learn more
Monitor production and distribution of legal opioids to ensure they align with acceptable prescribing practices. Learn more
Expand the Massachusetts effort to support and accredit recovery coaches so that these can be paid for as part of the treatment continuum. Learn more
Integrate MAT training into general medical education programs. Learn more
Ensure prescribing guidelines and regulations align dosage and pill counts to the minimum needed. Learn more
Change the federal laws that require providers to have a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. Learn more
Until that law is changed we should increase incentives and decrease roadblocks for providers to get the the training needed to obtain a waiver. Learn more
and allowing the importation of safe medications from Canada. Learn more
Expansions of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PMDP's) to allow transparency into prescribing patterns. Learn more
Enforce and promote parity laws related to behavioral and substance use treatment as recommended by the AMA. Learn more
At a more holistic level we need to address the social determinants of health that contribute to opioid use. Learn more
Collaborations between law enforcement, public health and behavioral health providers are an important entry way to treatment and help remove stigma related to addiction. Learn more
When possible we should use diversion treatment programs for non violent offenders. Learn more
Patent reform to encourage innovation and discourage restricting productive use of new ideas. I support the bipartisan bill Leahy-Smith Act of 2011 Learn more
We should change focus from maximizing shareholder value to a stakeholder model. Learn more
We need to justify any increases to the deficit with a clear economic return or benefit. Learn more
We need to establish incentives to put capital to productive use including provisions in the recently introduced Accountable Capitalism Act. Learn more
Support technical/vocational high schools, community colleges and other certificate programs that are focused on providing students the skills that employers need today. Learn more
I will support initiatives like the Innovation Hub at UMass Lowell where government, academia and business collaborate to provide an environment where innovation and entrepreneurship can flourish. Learn more
Encourage and fund programs such as College Possible that was founded by one of my college classmates to make college education a reality for underserved populations. Learn more
Progress has been made and should continue as it relates to preventing for profit institutions from encouraging unrealistic levels of borrowing and not delivering a quality product that leaves the student with little or no way of paying off the loan. Learn more
Support technical/vocational high schools, community colleges and other certificate programs that are focused on providing students the skills that employers need today. Learn more
We need to support our public primary and secondary school systems and ensure all children have access to a quality and comprehensive education. Learn more
We need to support our public primary and secondary school systems and ensure all children have access to a quality and comprehensive education. I believe that vouchers end up increasing disparities related to receiving a quality education and therefore am not in favor of that approach. Learn more
Congress needs to enact legislation reform our student loan system. Learn more
I support expanded access to pre-K education. Learn more
I will sponsor legislation to research and implement an electric grid that will allow us to maximize the value of the renewable energy we produce today. Learn more
I will use my position in Congress to advocate for re-entry into the Paris Accords. Learn more
I also support initiatives such as America's Pledge Learn more
We need to develop measures of accountability so that producers of pollution incur the appropriate costs. I support a market based cap and trade system for carbon emissions. I believe it allows better management of the amount of pollution produced than a carbon tax would by allowing the market to set the price. Learn more
I will use my position in Congress to advocate for re-entry into the Paris Accords. I also support initiatives such as America's Pledge that helps coordinate climate change efforts at the state and local government level as well as engaging with non governmental organizations to mitigate and reverse the effects of climate change. Learn more
I support a market based cap and trade system for carbon emissions. Learn more
We need to develop measures of accountability so that producers of pollution incur the appropriate costs. Learn more
Reauthorize the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) that until this year had strong bipartisan support. Learn more
I will work to develop fossil fuel transition plans including support for those displaced by use of renewable energy. Learn more
I support non partisan redistricting. Learn more
I support passage of the DISCLOSE act of 2018 to ensure greater transparency to campaign finance process. Learn more
Explore role for term limits for congressional seats. Learn more
I support the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Learn more
Reverse Citizens United. Learn more
Explore public financing options including tax credits that could be used by citizens to give to their candidate of choice to ensure everyone has a voice in the electoral process. Learn more
We should implement Ranked Choice Voting for federal elections. Learn more
Advocate for states to adopt Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) as Massachusetts did this past summer. Learn more
We need to work to establish the proper safeguards to ensure our elections are not subject to illegal influence from foreign actors. Learn more
While my primary focus is our domestic electoral process I believe we need to support free and fair elections internationally as well. Learn more
I believe in safeguarding our individual right to own firearms as guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment. But, I also believe that we need to take action to curb gun violence to make our communities safer for everyone, including schoolchildren, churchgoers, and those who simply want to enjoy a ball game, movie, or concert. Learn more
Sensible background check requirements on ALL gun sales, including those made by unlicensed private sellers. Reinstate the 1994 Assault Weapon Ban that expired in 2004, including limiting use of high capacity ammunition magazines. Learn more
Support and encourage gun buy back programs to get unused and unwanted firearms out of circulation. Learn more
Encourage and fund the CDC to treat gun violence as the public health issue it is. Learn more
I do not support arming teachers as a solution to this problem. Learn more
Continue support of National Violent Death Reporting System which received over 20M additional funding this year to expand reporting to all 50 states Learn more
Reinstate the 1994 Assault Weapon Ban that expired in 2004, including limiting use of high capacity ammunition magazines. Learn more
Continue to increase access to behavioral health for those in need. Learn more
Sensible background check requirements on ALL gun sales, including those made by unlicensed private sellers. Learn more
But, I also believe that we need to take action to curb gun violence to make our communities safer for everyone, including schoolchildren, churchgoers, and those who simply want to enjoy a ball game, movie, or concert. Learn more
I believe in safeguarding our individual right to own firearms as guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment. Learn more
I believe health care should be accessible and affordable to all, and no family should go bankrupt due to a medical crisis. Learn more
Provide incentives for the use of tele-health where clinically appropriate which helps expand access to under served communities, as well as reduce costs. Learn more
We need to move towards a single payer system which helps lower cost by reducing complexity and increasing transparency. Learn more
I support sensible licensing changes to expand access to health care by right sizing providers to services. Learn more
We need to look at health care from a more holistic point of view to ensure collaboration across silos, and to take into account wellness and social determinants of health. Learn more
Ensure behavioral health, including treatment for substance use disorders, is part of standard health plan offerings. Learn more
Congress needs to provide clear and long term support to Community Health Centers (CHC's). Learn more
We need to move towards a single payer system which helps lower cost by reducing complexity and increasing transparency. As a transition strategy we should start offering the medicare/medicaid option as a plan available to employers right away. Learn more
Instead of a fee for service model we need to adopt an outcomes based approach and continue to implement Accountable Care Organizations (ACO's) value based models, where both the provider and patient benefit when overall health is maximized. Learn more
the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. Learn more
I support legislation similar to the bill proposed by the bi-partisan “Gang of Eight,” the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. Learn more
Lastly for those here in the US without documents that have been contributing members of community we need to be able to have a path to citizenship. Within this comprehensive reform we should address those with DACA status so that they are not used as a bargaining chip in future Congressional negotiations. Learn more
I support legislation similar to the bill proposed by the bi-partisan “Gang of Eight Learn more
As technology starts to play a larger role in our lives and economy, we need to ensure that we actively monitor the ethical and legal changes that will result from the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Learn more
This year is the first time in 35 years where Social Security will run a deficit. Without changes to the system, the existing trust fund will be depleted by 2034. To address this I would propose removing Social Security tax cap currently set at $128,400 a year while gradually increasing benefits for the increased contribution. Learn more
I support sensible inheritance taxes. Learn more
A first step in that regard would be to close carried interest loophole where private equity managers can have their income taxed at a lower rate than ordinary wage earners. To encourage growth in domestic companies I will propose legislation where the the first $1000 of dividends from American companies can be tax free. Learn more
We need to start treating investment income in line with ordinary income. Learn more
I will work for a luxury tax on ALL political advertising that would come into effect at a certain level of spending depending on the campaign. Learn more
and equal pay for equal work Learn more
Going forward I support indexing the minimum wage, similar to how the cost of living allowance (COLA) is applied to Social Security each year. Learn more
I support the recent "Grand Bargain" legislation in Massachusetts that establishes a family leave program and increases the minimum wage to $15/hour. Learn more
I support the recent "Grand Bargain" legislation in Massachusetts that establishes a family leave program Learn more
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