Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Arizona 2nd Congressional District in 2022 Arizona General Election.
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Get StartedIn many cases, the VA lacks the medical specialists to care for all the vets who need treatment. In these cases, veterans should be able to get the care they need outside the VA system, on the VA’s dime. Learn more
Boost copper and agricultural exports Future trade agreements must ensure that Arizona miners and growers have improved access to overseas markets. Learn more
By investing in education, job-training, research, and infrastructure, we can keep our competitive advantage as a state and country and prepare for the jobs of the future. Learn more
Any trade agreements the United States enters into must include protections for American workers and American jobs. The TPP agreement in its current form is unfair to American workers, and I reject it. Learn more
Any trade agreement must prevent other countries from taking advantage of the United States through currency manipulation. Learn more
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is important for a knowledge-based economy. And we must remember the importance of vocational training. Learn more
Arizona currently has a program for transferring credits from community colleges to our state universities. We should make this a nationwide program so students from all states can move or select colleges and universities outside their state and continue their education. Learn more
We need to make sure school funding for rural and tribal schools takes into account the differences those schools face (e.g., greater distance to school) and provides educational opportunities that help our students excel. Learn more
For rural economies to succeed, we need affordable community colleges. The current funding model in Arizona and many rural areas throughout America needs to be changed. Learn more
For too long now, though, Congress has insufficiently funded the agencies that are the stewards of the lands meant to benefit all Americans. Congress needs to provide appropriate resources to these agencies. This should be designed to stimulate local economies to thrive with jobs for those who live there. Learn more
Any trade agreement must prevent other countries from taking advantage of the United States through currency manipulation. Learn more
Any trade agreements the United States enters into must include protections for American workers and American jobs. The TPP agreement in its current form is unfair to American workers, and I reject it. Learn more
It is vital that we collaboratively work with all tribes to bring about job growth and economic stability. I will continue to talk to members of tribes to determine how to continue to improve that relationship. Learn more
Tom O’Halleran will always fight against any attempt replace Medicare with a voucher scheme. Learn more
Tom supports immigration reform that secures our border, keeps families together, and meets the needs of our economy. He fully supports the DREAM Act, which allows young people who were brought to this country as children the chance to pursue their education, join the military, or contribute to our workforce as hardworking doctors, teachers, scientists, and more. Learn more
We need to improve funding for the Connect America Fund. We also need to make sure tribal lands and rural Arizona are being properly and affordably serviced. Learn more
Tom will always fight against any attempt to privatize Social Security or reduce its benefits. Learn more
To keep our competitive edge, we must also modernize our tax and regulatory system to foster innovation and replace outdated or burdensome regulations. Learn more
Reform tax code so that the wealthiest pay their fair share of taxes. Learn more
Tax cuts for companies that share profits with their employees. Learn more
Increase tax incentives for companies that create quality, long-term manufacturing jobs in the United States. Learn more
Allow tax credits for creating jobs on reservations. Learn more
Impose tax penalties on companies that move manufacturing operations to a foreign country after receiving incentives from the government. Learn more
It is also time for the American public, whose wages have remained stagnant over decades, to receive a well-deserved raise and equal pay for equal work. Learn more
Men and women should earn equal pay for equal work, period. Learn more
The lack of job training programs and the state of education on some reservations is unacceptable and must be fixed. This needs to be done in a collaborative process among tribal, state, and federal government entities. Learn more
Educate colleagues in Congress about the high unemployment rates on reservations to persuade them to fund efforts to reduce those rates and improve economic opportunities. Learn more
Investing in research infrastructure for Arizona’s universities, small businesses, and entrepreneurs should be a top priority for our congressional delegation and throughout rural America. Learn more
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