Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 2nd Congressional District in 2020 Illinois General Election.
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Crime is a result of societal disintegration throughout various institutions. By fixing those root causes and providing realistic solutions and support to our communities and law enforcement, we can, and will, see dramatic results. Learn more
We need to make sure that government is not getting in the way of our farmers' ability to be profitable. We need to open up new sectors of farming to help our farmers be profitable. One such way is to ensure that production and cultivation of industrial hemp is an option for farmers in every state, especially here in Illinois. Hemp is very different from marijuana. Hemp is non-intoxicating. It will not get you "high". Learn more
Today, our teachers, parents, and especially our students are overworked and overstressed. My plan provides the highest quality of entertaining education, while significantly reducing stress on everyone. No more after-hours binge grading for the teachers. No more hours of homework for the students and parents. Learn more
We need more accountability for our Members of Congress. I have a series of bills and a Constitutional Amendment to hold Congress accountable to the American people, the very people who hired them. These bills and Amendment are ready to be introduced on Day One. Learn more
It would be so easy to blame guns. However, guns cannot harm without a bad actor pulling the trigger. We have a plethora of gun control laws already in place. In fact, we have so many, it’s impossible to know all of them. Even if we got rid of every gun, those bad actors will find other ways (knives, bats, bombs, etc.) to harm and kill. Learn more
I have a health care plan that will dramatically reduce health care costs to a market sustainable level, while putting hundreds of dollars per month back in your pocket. It will also save businesses a lot of money, making it possible for businesses to expand and employ more workers. You will no longer have to change anything about your health coverage when you change jobs or your employment status changes. Learn more
Immigration is one of the finest, and most unique, qualities of American life! Our history is rich with the migration of peoples from all over the world coming here and blending into one great, rich, diverse society! We are so lucky to have inherited such a mosaic of cultures, right here in our own backyards. Our generosity to welcome more and more people every year is a testament to our open hearts. Learn more
The current administration has already made great strides in improving our infrastructure. But, we need to do a lot more. One of my biggest concerns is quality. It does us no good if we replace our infrastructure with cheap products and materials. We need to ensure that we are using high-quality products that are designed to last 50 - 100 years, with a preference on lasting closer to 100 years. Learn more
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