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Kevin McCarthy's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • "Protecting life is fundamental to our character as a nation. No one should be forced to support abortion providers with their tax dollars. @POTUS' #ProtectLife rule is another clear indication that we are committed to defending life, not destroying it. #TitleX" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 36 "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "The Supreme Court is right to return the power to protect the unborn to the people's elected representatives in Congress and the states. In the days and weeks following this decision, we must work to continue to reject extreme policies that seek to allow late-term abortions and taxpayer dollars to fund these elective procedures. The people's representatives must defend the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for every American -- born and unborn. As we celebrate today's decision, we recognize the decades of advocacy from the pro-life movement and we acknowledge much work remains to protect the most vulnerable among us." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Congress can make the needed reforms to Social Security to give our children and grandchildren a brighter retirement future. Under current law, our children will pay Social Security, but when they retire, the Social Security Trustees estimate that our children will not receive their fair share. Leadership is needed now to reform this unsustainable system in order to prevent dramatic tax increases or benefit cuts in the future. American workers should have access to the best information available when planning for retirement; that is why it is necessary to keep social security fund information transparent and honest." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Alliance for Retired Americans. (votesmart.org)
  • "We laid out that we would protect Medicare, we would protect Social Security, because if you do nothing, it cannot sustain itself into future generations. And we laid our budget out, where the Democrats attacked us, but the American people supported." (votesmart.org)
  • "Year after year, month after month, reports roll in that premiums continue to go up, co-ops are closing down, and some insurers are backing out of the exchanges altogether. These are the results of Obamacare. At the beginning of this year, Congress put an Obamacare repeal on the President's desk, which he vetoed--consigning Americans to the status quo of rising health care costs and fewer choices. But Republicans have a better way. Today, we're showing the American people our positive vision with the House's A Better Way initiative on Health Care Reform. This plan would provide more choice, greater flexibility for consumers, protect the most vulnerable, spur innovation of new medicines and therapies, and preserve Medicare for future generations. Obamacare is failing, but Republicans are ready with a plan to increase access to affordable, high-quality care for more Americans." (votesmart.org)
  • "First, they defunded the police. Next, they're going to come for your guns. And with HR 1, they want to use federal money to fund their campaigns so they can stay in power--permanently. The Democrat agenda, ladies and gentlemen." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Common Cause. (votesmart.org)
  • "Today, the Senate wisely rejected to move forward on a bill that would use taxpayer dollars to fund political campaigns, weaken our election security, and have elections dictated by Washington bureaucrats. Our democracy is stronger because of it. This bill was never "For the People,' and always "For the Politicians' who demanded greater control over our lives. For too long, the focus of Democrats in Washington has shifted away from the people we represent and the challenges they face. Now that H.R. 1 has been stopped, Congress should start prioritizing real people and the challenges they face: the highest inflation in 13 years, energy shortages, a border crisis that continues to get worse, soaring consumer prices, national security threats, and rising crime rates." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats just blocked police reform. They would rather keep the radical left mob stirred up and angry than lift a finger to fix the problem. Pure politics." (twitter.com)
  • "I fully support our police officers who put on their uniforms every day to carry out the oath to protect and serve their communities." (www.facebook.com)
  • "President @realDonaldTrump has done more to bring justice for families and accountability for police than Basement Biden ever did." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "In recent years we did not invest enough in defense, and it is only by our good fortune and the superior skill of our men and women in uniform that we have remained as secure as we have. But our soldiers are stretched too thin and the challenges we face are only getting more difficult. This legislation significantly increases defense funding because there is nothing more important our government can do than to protect the American people" (votesmart.org)
  • "Through the NDAA, Republicans were able to secure critical provisions important to America, California, and our community. On a local level, the NDAA secures the authorization of $9.12 million to construct the Solar Energy Storage System at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, bolstering the installation's energy resiliency. The NDAA also enhances our region by including some bases, like NAWS China Lake and Edwards Air Force Base, as eligible locations for waiving the waiting period for certain military retirees. This will allow our defense partners to retain vital expertise and knowledge of military missions and capabilities." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "We will allocate additional funding on top of the base defense spending included in the package to rebuild our aging equipment, upgrade our outdated defense systems, and give our servicemen and women a raise. Finally, we have an Administration that understands that national defense can't take a back seat to growing government at home." (votesmart.org)
  • ""By modernizing and supporting our airport #infrastructure -- a more efficient and reliable transportation of people and commerce will keep our economy growing. #FAA" (votesmart.org)
  • "The California high-speed rail project has been inherently flawed from the very beginning -- timelines have not been met, ridership projections have been exaggerated, and the budget has ballooned by tens of billions of dollars," said Congressman McCarthy. "Today's announcement ensures that we move on from the failed boondoggle and focus on actual solutions that help Californians, like desperately-needed water storage and infrastructure projects. With this decision, I urge Speaker Pelosi and the entire California delegation to help schedule the RAILWAY Act for a vote on the House Floor, so that we can ensure this federal money can come back to California and strengthen our water storage infrastructure." (votesmart.org)
  • "There's a very interesting infrastructure deal called the #GAIINact. Do you know who supports it? The Congressional Black Caucus and the Freedom Caucus. Now THAT is bipartisan. Could be a good start!" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "By modernizing and supporting our airport #infrastructure -- a more efficient and reliable transportation of people and commerce will keep our economy growing. #FAA" (votesmart.org)
  • "An historic avalanche of layoffs is crushing American families. But yesterday, Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats blocked a clean funding increase for the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that has already saved millions of jobs and may be depleted in just a few days." (votesmart.org)
  • "If you are a small business owner, I know you are sitting around a kitchen table right now trying to make decisions. Help is on the way. With the #CARESact, you will be able to get a loan, and if you keep paying your employees and your rent, that portion of the loan is forgiven." (twitter.com)
  • "Our job in Congress should be to reinforce their efforts and that is what the CAREs ACT will accomplish. [It] will directly assist--the American family--the American worker… healthcare workers and hospitals… and businesses, especially small businesses." (votesmart.org)
  • "Responsive to an economy and workforce on the edge, the intent of the Paycheck Protection Program is to help small businesses and 501(c)3 nonprofits to retain their employees, so that they are able to pick back up where they left off, with government relief." (votesmart.org)
  • "You can’t tax and spend your way out of an inflation crisis. Pass it on." (twitter.com)
  • "America is on a brink. The world is warning the majority party if they follow through with more of their spending they could create inflation in America. It wasn't just on our side of the aisle that warned you. No. The former Secretary of the Treasury warned you that if you went through with that $2 trillion that inflation would rise and America would be harmed. But nobody listened on the other side." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Prices continue to surge at the fastest rate in 40-years. The Democrat Party expects you to be happy about that. The Republican Party expects better for America. We will stop the reckless spending and rein in Biden's historic inflation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Biden's debt transfer scam will make inflation even worse and does nothing to stop the runaway cost of college for most families. Americans cannot afford Democrats’ radical agenda." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Who will have to pay for Biden's debt transfer scam? Hard-working Americans who already paid off their debts or never took on student loan debt in the first place. It will cost at least $300 billion, and most benefits would go to households in the top 60% of earners." (twitter.com)
  • "The Senate just wisely rejected a bill that would ? use taxpayer dollars to fund political campaigns ? weaken election security ? ban voter ID #HR1 was never about "voting rights." It's just a power-grab designed to keep Democrats in control indefinitely." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "A balanced approach that expands energy exploration can help fuel our economic engine, and opportunities to utilize alternative and renewable energy sources reflect the reality that we need to continue American prosperity with cutting edge technology and environmental advances." (kevinmccarthy.house.gov)
  • "America needs a national energy policy that focuses on more renewable resources, environmentally sound development of fossil fuels, and incentives for conservation. Becoming less reliant on foreign sources of energy will make America safer and stronger economically." (www.mccarthyforcongress.com)
  • "Energy is one of the foundations of modern life and our 21st century economy, and as America ventures into the future, developing innovative sources of energy and better storage will complement the amazing success of the American energy industry today. The House's Innovation Initiative is embracing our energy future with two bills to increase research into solar fuels and improved electricity storage. America is the global leader in energy. The power of American innovation can keep us on top for decades to come." (votesmart.org)
  • "America is leading the way in energy production while also leading the world in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through our continued innovation and technological development. But even amongst this American leadership, there's still more to do to make sure we leave future generations with a cleaner, healthier world. Republicans are focused on realistic, fact-based solutions that rely on and support American innovation, while maintaining our country's competitive edge." (votesmart.org)
  • "President Trump is taking action to keep the lights on in our homes, our factories, and throughout our economy's supply chain. America will have a stronger future by developing, not neglecting, the abundant energy resources our land offers. The rationale behind this action is what Republicans have been arguing for years: environmental protections and economic growth are not mutually exclusive," said Congressman McCarthy. "Innovation and technological changes have proven our ability to advance energy development in a cleaner and safer way. We are a resilient people who power a resilient economy. Unleashing our energy potential will strongly support jobs and healthier lives for everyone." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Independent Petroleum Association of America. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1119 "SENSE Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the National Rifle Association. (votesmart.org)
  • "American citizens should not have their right to keep and bear arms restricted simply because they travel out of state. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act protects every American's Second Amendment rights by ensuring that those who are allowed to possess a concealed handgun in one state can carry in other states that permit concealed carry, as long as they observe all laws in the state that they're in. If opponents of the Second Amendment want to take people's rights away, they should do it the old fashioned way: convince a supermajority of the American people and amend the Constitution. Otherwise, we have a duty to defend the Constitution as it is--all of it." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 38 "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017." (votesmart.org)
  • "Premiums for private Medicare plans are down 23% for next year. These popular plans would be eliminated under Democrats' "Medicare for All." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Well the real fear I have is what the Democrats plan to do. They believe Medicare For All, a government- controlled healthcare system, this is what more than 100 of the Democrats have co-sponsored inside the House. That will bankrupt Medicare. More than 50% of Americans get their health care from their employer. That will become illegal in the process. It would break the system that we currently have. That is why it's important that Republicans continue to put forth their ideas, their ideas to make healthcare a better quality at a lower price, that we'll continue to do this on a time and time again basis." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We have an agreement Free tests and paid leave for those affected by coronavirus. I'm proud Republicans negotiated to get these details right. Now, Americans will have the support needed to care for family, without facing economic hardship. We will defeat this virus." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats' big ideas for drug pricing??? More Washington-control ?? Fewer life-saving cures We can and should lower the cost of prescription drugs WITHOUT sacrificing life-saving treatments for patients who need them most." (twitter.com)
  • "Mr. Chairman, Speaker Pelosi's partisan plan, H.R. 3, will make our broken system worse by placing more barriers between Americans and their medication, including by reducing the number of new drugs on the market instead of helping them reach the patients. According to estimates from the Council of Economic Advisers, the Speaker's radical proposal could kill upwards of 100 new drugs over the next decade. Pause for one moment and think about that: 100 new drugs over the next decade will be killed by passing H.R. 3. That is one-third of the total number of new drugs expected to enter the market during that time. Moreover, the Council estimates that H.R. 3 would reduce America's average life expectancy by 4 months. Nearly a quarter of the projected gains in life expectancies over the next decade, simply because you want to appease the progressive base and have a partisan bill that denies us more cures and shortens our lifespan." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Border security is essential in the face of the flood confronting the country's Border Patrol agents, and the Biden administration, along with House Democrats, are refusing to step up to the task. That's why House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and House Republicans want to finish the wall and deploy technology to the border, fully reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy, robustly implement Title 42 authority, and send a clear message that unlawful immigration will not be tolerated in the United States." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Border security isn't complicated. It's common sense. Finish the Wall. Don't encourage people to come here illegally. Let people claim asylum in their own country before making the dangerous journey to the United States." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Let this sink in ? Border Patrol is so overwhelmed that 2,000 illegal immigrants are slipping past them EVERY SINGLE DAY. This is the worst possible time for President Biden to eliminate Title 42--a vital border security tool." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6136 "Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018" (votesmart.org)
  • "Before it could even be implemented, the President's executive order granting de facto amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants was put on hold in court. The court system took the President's own words into account that such an action would "violate our laws' and be "very difficult to defend legally.' Today, the Supreme Court made the right call. When Congress doesn't give the President what he wants, the President doesn't all the sudden gain the right to legislate all by himself. This ruling protects the separation of powers enshrined in our Constitution--a foundational principle that has defended and continues to defend the American people from unchecked executive abuses." (votesmart.org)
  • "This is not amnesty, this is dealing with the DACA issue by keeping with the rule of law and not giving a special path for them. Most importantly, it is building the wall and protecting the border. No longer will we have catch and release, we stopped that. Another interesting thing is we tie and make sure full funding is there for the wall. We make sure the accountability and border security are there so we do not have this problem in the future." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3003 "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3003 "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "If rights have been violated, the U.S. will apply sanctions to punish those responsible. Similarly, the Protect Hong Kong Act seeks to prevent police from using violent non-lethal weapons on protesters. Further, the House voted to re-affirm the critical U.S.-Hong Kong relationship in a show of support for the pro-democracy protesters and against oppressive Chinese interference in the region." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The U.S. and our allies must now make the Putin regime pay for this aggression. Congress should compel President Biden to take the tough steps his administration has opposed thus far, we must permanently end Nord Stream 2, implement secondary sanctions on Russian financial institutions, and impose crippling penalties on the industries which the Russian military relies on to make war. Moreover, as House Republicans have been saying for a year, President Biden must finally promote U.S. energy development and help the United States become Europe's energy partner of choice." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4695 "Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Vladimir Putin has invaded a sovereign nation and terrorized its civilians. His aggression will not stop with Ukraine. The Biden administration must take immediate action to keep military aid flowing to Ukraine, displace Russian oil and gas, and regain global energy leadership." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden wants to hike the corporate tax up to 28% from 21%. That results in higher prices for you and for small businesses struggling to stay afloat. It also makes America less competitive. Since 2017, 9 countries have lowered corporate tax rates to compete with the US." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Since the Republican-led Congress helped pass the historic tax reform legislation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the U.S. economy has thrived. We have seen significant gains in job growth, wage increases, and historically low unemployment numbers that have positively impacted communities nationwide. When the GOP pushed for tax reform in 2017 we said the benefits would directly benefit our middle class families and hardworking Americans. Today will be the first tax filing deadline under the new tax law, and the current economic landscape indicates we have achieved desired results on behalf of the American people." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "There are some in Congress who wish to increase taxes on American families and businesses, so that more money can be spent on Washington programs. We must fight against irresponsible indulgence; taking more from taxpayers does not create jobs or grow prosperity. We need to keep taxes low so our small businesses can invest and create new jobs and so American taxpayers can keep more of their hard-earned money. But more importantly, we need to reform our tax system so that it is more fair and simpler to understand. It says something about our priorities when we continue to add on to a complicated tax code that contains over 1.6 million words, nearly 380 times more than the number of words in the Constitution!" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "President Trump and the leaders of Canada and Mexico announced the most significant trade deal in a generation a year ago this week. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is unambiguously a win for America. It would create new jobs, expand export markets, strengthen protections for workers, and generate billions of dollars in new prosperity. The USMCA would also help keep North American partners close while the U.S. hangs tough with China." (votesmart.org)
  • "The Trump Administration has once again secured a critical deal for our nation, and the benefits of this agreement will be realized by Americans in Kern County, Tulare County, and across the country. This initial trade pact will reduce tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, expanding market access and providing new opportunities for California's farmers and ranchers to increase exports to Japan. This agreement will immediately eliminate Japanese tariffs on U.S. almonds, walnuts, broccoli, and other produce, as well as zero-out tariffs over time on U.S. oranges, certain types of pork, poultry, and beef products, and wine, among other things. As our two countries continue good-faith conversations, I encourage the Administration to ensure that all future negotiations also contain policies that will further lift our economy and protect the American people." (votesmart.org)
  • "Today's announcement marks another major milestone that gets us one step closer to ratifying the USMCA. This administration continues to follow through on their commitment to looking out for the best interests of American companies and consumers. Studies are predicting passage of the USMCA would boost our already booming economy by billions of dollars and would add nearly 200,000 jobs to the U.S. labor market. A significant roadblock was removed and there is no reason to delay; Congress should take up the USMCA immediately, so we can reap the economic benefits that will touch communities nationwide." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act." (votesmart.org)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
The Political Courage Test asks candidates which items they will support if elected. It does not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose. Through extensive research of public polling data, we discovered that voters are more concerned with what candidates would support when elected to office, not what they oppose. If a candidate does not select a response to any part or all of any question, it does not necessarily indicate that the candidate is opposed to that particular item.

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning abortion.

a) Abortions should always be illegal.
b) Abortions should always be legally available.
c) Abortions should be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy.
X d) Abortions should be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape.
X e) Abortions should be legal when the life of the woman is endangered.
X f) Eliminate public funding for abortions and public funding of organizations that advocate or perform abortions.
X g) Prohibit the dilation and extraction procedure, also known as partial birth abortion.
h) Support amending the California Civil Code to state that human life begins at conception.
i) Other or expanded principles

State Budget: Indicate the funding levels you will support for the following general categories.State Taxes: Indicate the tax levels you will support.

Slightly Increase Funding a) Education (Higher)
Slightly Increase Funding b) Education (K-12)
Slightly Decrease Funding c) Environment
Maintain Funding Status d) Health care
Slightly Increase Funding e) Law enforcement
Greatly Increase Funding f) Transportation and Highway infrastructure
Slightly Decrease Funding g) Welfare
h) Other or expanded categories
Maintain Status a) Alcohol taxes
Eliminate b) Capital gains taxes
Maintain Status c) Cigarette taxes
Greatly Decrease d) Corporate taxes
Maintain Status e) Gasoline taxes
Greatly Decrease F) Income taxes (incomes below $75,000)
Greatly Decrease g) Income taxes (incomes above $75,000)
Eliminate h) Inheritance taxes
Greatly Decrease i) Property taxes
Slightly Decrease j) Sales taxes
Slightly Decrease k) Vehicle taxes
l) Other or expanded categories
No m) Should Internet sales be taxed?
Yes n) Would you support placing any operating surplus into a "rainy day" fund?
No o) Should California legalize gambling in specific cities in order to generate tax revenue?
p) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding campaign finance and governmental reform.e) Do you support limiting the following types of contributions to state legislative and gubernatorial candidates?

Yes a) Do you support the current two term, eight year limit for California governors?
Yes b) Do you support the current two term, eight year limit for California state senators?
Yes c) Do you support the current three term, six year limit for California assembly members?
No d) Do you support amending the term limit law to allow voters to place a current legislator on the ballot who would otherwise be ineligible to run for re-election?
Yes 1) Individual
Yes 2) PAC
Yes 3) Corporate
Yes 4) Political Parties
Yes f) Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
No g) Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
No h) Do you support partial funding from state taxes for state level political campaigns?
Undecided i) Do you support voting on-line?
Yes j) Do you support adopting statewide standards for counting, verifying and ensuring accuracy of votes?
Yes k) Do you support prohibiting media exit polling of voters until all polling locations in California are closed?
No l) Do you support allowing voter registration on Election day?
No m) Should California recognize civil unions between same-sex couples?
Yes n) Should California restrict marriage to a relationship only between a man and a woman?
o) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) to address crime.

X a) Increase state funds for construction of state prisons and for hiring of additional prison staff.
X b) Increase state funds for the construction, renovation, and expansion of local jails and juvenile detention centers.
c) Support contracting with private sector firms to build and/or manage state prisons.
X d) Support the use of the death penalty in California.
e) Support placing a moratorium on the use of the death penalty in California.
X f) Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
X g) End parole for repeat violent offenders.
h) Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
X i) Strengthen penalties and sentences for drug-related crimes.
X j) Support .08 blood-alcohol-content limit defining drunk driving.
X k) Prosecute as adults, youths accused of a felony.
X l) Support funding for alternative sentencing programs for juvenile offenders.
m) Require that crimes based on gender, sexual orientation, or disability be prosecuted as hate crimes.
X n) Ban the use of racial profiling by law enforcement officers.
X o) Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.
X p) Increase state funding for additional security of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks.
q) Amend the "three-strikes" law so that it is applied only when the third offense is a serious or violent felony.
r) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding education.

X a) Support national standards and testing of public school students.
X b) Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any participating school (public, private, religious).
c) Increase state funds for school capital improvements (e.g. buildings and infrastructure).
X d) Increase state funds for hiring additional teachers.
X e) Support teacher testing and reward teachers with merit pay.
X f) Support posting the Ten Commandments in public schools.
g) Endorse teacher-led voluntary prayer in public schools.
X h) Support public schools administering high school exit exams.
X i) Provide state funding to increase teacher salaries.
X j) Increase state funding for Head Start programs.
X k) Provide state funding for tax incentives and financial aid to help make college more affordable.
l) Support age-appropriate sexual education programs that teach about abstinence, contraceptives, and HIV/STD prevention methods.
X m) Support abstinence-only sexual education programs.
X n) Increase the length of the public school year to provide additional hours of classroom instruction.
o) Other or expanded principles

Employment: Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning employment.Affirmative Action: Should the following state agencies take race and sex into account when making employment decisions?

X a) Increase funding for state job-training programs that re-train displaced workers or teach skills needed in today's job market.
X b) Reduce state government regulations on the private sector to encourage investment and economic expansion.
X c) Provide low interest loans and tax credits for starting, expanding, or relocating businesses.
X d) Provide tax credits for businesses that provide child care for their employees.
X e) Increase state funds to provide child care for children in low-income working families.
f) Include sexual orientation in California's anti-discrimination laws.
g) Create a state "living wage" standard.
h) Other or expanded principles
No a) College and university admissions
No b) Public employment
No c) State contracting
d) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the environment and energy.

X a) Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
b) Use state funds to clean up former industrial and commercial sites that are contaminated, unused, or abandoned.
c) Support a bond for clean air, parks, and water conservation programs.
Yes d) Do you support state funding for open space preservation?
No e) Should state environmental regulations be stricter than federal law?
No f) Should California purchase the utility lines of power companies?
No g) Should California sell state bonds to create an emergency fund for the purchase of energy?
h) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning gun issues.

a) Ban the sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns, except those used for hunting.
X b) Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
X c) Ease state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
d) Repeal state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
X e) Allow citizens to carry concealed guns.
f) Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks on guns.
g) Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows.
h) Require a license for gun possession.
i) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding health issues.

a) Ensure that citizens have access to basic health care through managed care, insurance reforms, or state funded care where necessary.
b) Transfer more existing Medicaid recipients into managed care programs.
X c) Limit the amount of damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
d) Support patients' right to sue their HMOs.
X e) Support patients' right to appeal to an administrative board of specialists when services are denied.
X f) Guaranteed medical care to all citizens is not a responsibility of state government.
g) Legalize physician-assisted suicide in California.
X h) Increase state funding for training health workers to recognize and respond to the release of biological agents.
i) Require labeling of foods that contain genetically engineered products.
X j) Eliminate the requirement that health care facilities must provide non-emergency medical assistance to illegal immigrants.
k) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding welfare.

X a) Support current time limits on welfare benefits.
b) Increase employment and job training programs for welfare recipients.
X c) Provide tax incentives to businesses that hire welfare recipients.
X d) Provide child care for welfare recipients who work.
e) Increase access to public transportation for welfare recipients who work.
f) Eliminate government-funded welfare programs.
X g) Redirect welfare funding to faith-based and community-based private organizations.
h) Use federal TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) funds to expand state services to include the working poor.
X i) Support tax credits to developers for the construction of low income housing.
j) Other or expanded principles
On an attached page, in a total of seventy-five (75) words or less, please explain what your two main legislative priorities will be if elected. Please explain how you would obtain any additional government funding needed to implement these priorities.

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