Foster vs. Laib: 10 questions for the candidates running for the 11th District of the U.S. House of Representatives
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To learn more about the candidates running for
Why should voters elect you and not your opponent(s)? Please limit this to policy and approach, not a biography recitation.
I am a scientist and businessman - a combination we need more of in
What are your highest priorities for
I believe that healthcare is a human right and that we should continue moving towards universal coverage. One of my proudest votes in
I remain committed to strengthening the ACA and ensuring that live-saving health care is available and affordable for everyone. Specifically, this should include continuing the ACA’s Medicaid expansion by further expanding coverage and eliminating means-testing, a gradual reduction of the age of eligibility for Medicare, and reducing out-of-pocket costs by cost-reducing measures such as H.R. 3 which would, among other things, empower the Secretary of HHS to negotiate drug prices.
Assuming your victory, choose a single issue you would prioritize in the coming term – name it and describe what you want to accomplish.
An issue I will prioritize in the coming term is to continue fighting for infrastructure funding in my district.
In 150 words or fewer, make a pitch for the presidential candidate you support.
I support
Are you prepared to take up real reform to
I do not support any cuts to
However, there are a few common sense things
What do you view as the government’s obligation, if any, to help American workers secure health insurance? Do you support the creation or continuation of a program, such as Medicare for All or Obamacare? Do you have a different idea? If you support a government-related insurance plan, how would you pay for it?
Health care is a basic human right and universal coverage should be our goal. I continue to work in
This year, I was the lead sponsor of an amendment that would allow HHS to integrate a unique patient identifier into electronic health record systems - a change that would save thousands of lives each year by preventing medical errors and save billions of dollars in health care costs. This policy would also prevent “doctor shopping” for opioids, since patients would be unable to go to multiple doctors to seek out additional opioid prescriptions. This offers a huge step forward in combating the prevalence of opioid addiction. My amendment successfully passed the House with a bipartisan vote last summer, and passed unanimously in the House last month
Identify 3 national security threats to
The proliferation of nuclear weapons and materials remains one of the greatest threats to global security.
Another crucial thing that America can do is to continue to reduce the worldwide use of highly enriched “weapons grade” Uranium for uses in which low-enriched “non weapons grade” Uranium will suffice. This was supported by a letter signed by more than 30 Nobel Prize winners. In Congress I have personally been very active in promoting legislation and research to reduce the use of High Enriched Uranium in Space-Based reactors and in naval propulsion reactors.
Finally, it is past time to address the threat to our national security caused by the systematic dismantling and devaluing of our scientific infrastructure. We cannot compete with near-peer adversaries such as
COVID-19 has destroyed jobs. The economy needs to be rebuilt. What policy steps should
The only way to fully reopen the economy is to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control which means listening to public health experts. The damage will not stop if we continue to do half-measures. Once we have reliable treatments and/or vaccines,
When have you shown independence from your party on an issue of major import?
I voted against
The President and the Secretary of the
I could not support watered down negotiating objectives and voted against President Obama’s requested authority.
If you are an incumbent, tell us the most significant accomplishment of your current term. If you are a newcomer, tell us how you as a rookie would keep from being a backbencher.
Throughout my time in Congress I have seen several examples of bipartisanship and cooperation both between the chambers of
Why should voters elect you and not your opponent(s)? Please limit this to policy and approach, not a biography recitation.
The incumbent has not made the sanctity of human life a priority.
What are your highest priorities for
Protecting human life and moving towards more self-reliance and limited government.
Assuming your victory, choose a single issue you would prioritize in the coming term – name it and describe what you want to accomplish.
I would work to end abortion and protect human life by eliminating tax-payer funded abortions, reject funding for
In 150 words or fewer, make a pitch for the presidential candidate you support.
Are you prepared to take up real reform to
We cannot expand on benefits. We must restrict, or at least maintain benefits, but not expand.
What do you view as the government’s obligation, if any, to help American workers secure health insurance? Do you support the creation or continuation of a program, such as Medicare for All or Obamacare? Do you have a different idea? If you support a government-related insurance plan, how would you pay for it?
The government should get out of the health care business. Attractive health care programs have been developed, and can continue to be developed and fostered, solely between employers and employees. The government need not involve itself in order for the public to have better and more attractive health care options.
Identify 3 national security threats to
Cybersecurity,
COVID-19 has destroyed jobs. The economy needs to be rebuilt. What policy steps should
Pre or post COVID, the formula for either rebuilding or creating a healthy economy is the same: lower taxes, reduce regulations, and seek ways in which we can incentivize businesses.
When have you shown independence from your party on an issue of major import?
Any step, that either party has made, towards enlarging government is a departure from my views on what will help us return to a thriving society.
If you are an incumbent, tell us the most significant accomplishment of your current term. If you are a newcomer, tell us how you as a rookie would keep from being a backbencher.
This newcomer will continue to advance what he believes to be a conservative view and conservative policy in a clear, rationale, and attractive fashion.
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