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from MI Congressional representatives, past and present (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Dave Trott: Sanctity of life from conception. Jack Bergman: Right to life includes the lives of those yet unborn. Jack Bergman: Only allow abortion when maternal life at risk. Mike Bishop: 100% Pro-life record. |
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Budget & Economy Dave Trott: Rein in out-of-control federal spending. Jack Bergman: Balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. Mike Bishop: Overregulation & red tape stifle job growth & stall economy. |
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Civil Rights Marcia Squier: Racial inequality continues to be a serious problem. Rocky Raczkowski: Keep Don't Ask, Don't Tell military policy. |
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Corporations Debbie Dingell: Don't bash the domestic auto industry. Marcia Squier: Taxes & fees for overseas corporations; incentives at home. |
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Drugs Rocky Raczkowski: No further expansion of medical marijuana laws. |
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Education Brenda Lawrence: Refinance college loans to reduce student debt. Brenda Lawrence: Public-private partnerships to connecting college to jobs. Dave Trott: Opposes government control by Common Core standards. Jack Bergman: Government monopoly on education is a tragedy. Marcia Squier: Extend free public education from pre-school to PhD. |
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Energy & Oil Marcia Squier: Green New Deal & fossil fuel-free vehicles by 2030. |
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Environment Brenda Lawrence: Flint water crisis is example of environmental injustice. Marcia Squier: Federal funding for Flint; and prosecution for poisoning too. |
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Free Trade Brenda Lawrence: Oppose TPP, NAFTA, and similar trade deals. Jack Bergman: I support free and fair trade, not TPP. Marcia Squier: Oppose TPP, NAFTA, and similar trade deals. |
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Government Reform Marcia Squier: Repeal Citizens United; publicly fund campaigns. Mike Bishop: Make state legislature part-time, with pay cuts. |
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Gun Control Brenda Lawrence: Enact common sense gun control reforms & close loopholes. Dave Trott: 2nd Amendment is important cornerstone of nation's freedoms. Debbie Dingell: Deal with mental illness and gun control laws. Jack Bergman: Right to bear arms is about being a free nation. Marcia Squier: Universal background checks to reduce gun crime. Mike Bishop: Personally a gun owner with a CPL. |
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Health Care Brenda Lawrence: ObamaCare is sound policy, but deal with consequences. Dave Trott: Repeal & replace the onerous ObamaCare law. Jack Bergman: Number one priority is to repeal ObamaCare. Marcia Squier: Repeal ObamaCare & replace with full coverage for all. Mike Bishop: Fought against ObamaCare from the start. Rocky Raczkowski: Repeal ObamaCare. |
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Homeland Security Dave Trott: Unyielding enthusiasm for our troops. Jack Bergman: Give my all to implement V.A. reform. Mike Bishop: Number one responsibility is to provide a national defense. |
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Immigration Brenda Lawrence: Refugees aren't terrorist; that's just more fear tactics. Dave Trott: Secure our nation's borders before discussing reform. Jack Bergman: Immigration is a privilege, not a right. Marcia Squier: Moratorium on deportation of undocumented immigrants. Mike Bishop: Opposed to any amnesty. |
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Jobs Brenda Lawrence: Paid sick leave helps women & minorities most. Brenda Lawrence: Fight to raise minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Marcia Squier: Minimum wage of $15 per hour, including Congress. Mike Bishop: 2007: publicly called for right-to-work in Michigan. |
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Principles & Values Jack Bergman: I believe the Bible is the true word of God. Jack Bergman: Commitment to being the best made most exceptional nation. |
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Social Security Brenda Lawrence: Protect social security, Medicare and Medicaid programs. Marcia Squier: Including eldercare services in universal health care. |
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Tax Reform Brenda Lawrence: I believe in a progressive tax. Dave Trott: Reduce regulations & update the cumbersome tax code. Jack Bergman: Simplify and lower tax rates for everyone. Marcia Squier: Highest earners should pay the highest taxes. Mike Bishop: Put forth more than $1 billion in cuts in Michigan. |
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War & Peace Jack Bergman: Only use troops when it is absolutely necessary. Marcia Squier: Immediate US cease-fire and weapons embargo on all countries. |
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