Jon Haugen's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Jon Haugen refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Issue Positions
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- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Women's Health-care. 1 January 2012. “Women are smart and capable. Women shall continue to make all their own health-care decisions, including reproductive decisions.” (votesmart.org)
- Jon Haugen. Twitter: @HaugenVet. 17 August 2012. “My first bill would be to end the war in Afghanistan in 90 days (www.nytimes.com)
- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Afghanistan. 1 January 2012. “Osama bin Laden; is dead and al-Qaeda (The Base) has been decimated. It is time to bring the troops home. I would vote to bring our troops home in 90 days.” (votesmart.org)
- Jon Haugen. The Federal Government Debt/Deficit. 30 August 2012. “Jon is a supporter of the Simpson-Bowles budget plan, which calls for a reduction in discretionary spending, an increase in tax revenues from the upper class, and more control of healthcare costs.” (votejonhaugen.com)
- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Debt and Deficit. 1 January 2012. “We must reduce spending: one idea is to bring home the 70,000 U.S. troops we have in Europe, saving billions.” (votesmart.org)
- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Budget Plans. 1 January 2012. “One is known as "The Romney-Ryan Budget' […] That budget plan ends Medicare, punishes the elderly, the poor, students and the disabled while giving tax breaks to the rich but not balancing the budget until the year 2040. Church leaders have labeled this budget as "immoral'. I do not support that budget plan. The other is known as the Simpson-Bowles bi-partisan budget plan […] That budget plan is meant to grow our economy, save Medicare and strengthen Social Security plus reduce our debt and deficit. I support that budget plan.” (votesmart.org)
- Jon Haugen. Twitter: @HaugenVet. 25 January 2012. “Making $1 million a year or more should pay an effective tax rate of at least 30 percent, their tax deductions would be eliminated. Amen.” (twitter.com)
- Jon Haugen. The Federal Government Debt/Deficit. 30 August 2012. “Jon is a supporter of the Simpson-Bowles budget plan, which calls for a reduction in discretionary spending, an increase in tax revenues from the upper class, and more control of healthcare costs.” (votejonhaugen.com)
- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Debt and Deficit. 1 January 2012. “Allow Bush era tax cuts to expire for those making more than $250,000. Increase to 39% tax on Capital Gains for those with a taxable income over $250,000. The "Wall Street Romney's" of the world would pay 39%. Use this extra tax revenue to pay down the debt and deficit.” (votesmart.org)
- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Budget Plans. 1 January 2012. “One is known as "The Romney-Ryan Budget' […] That budget plan ends Medicare, punishes the elderly, the poor, students and the disabled while giving tax breaks to the rich but not balancing the budget until the year 2040. Church leaders have labeled this budget as "immoral'. I do not support that budget plan. The other is known as the Simpson-Bowles bi-partisan budget plan […] That budget plan is meant to grow our economy, save Medicare and strengthen Social Security plus reduce our debt and deficit. I support that budget plan.” (votesmart.org)
- Jon Haugen. Taxes. 30 August 2012. “Standing with traditional Democratic ideals, Jon is in complete support of an increased tax load on the rich. While he appreciates the ability of the upper class to create jobs, he also believes that that ability is not hindered by asking the upper class to pay their fair share during turbulent times.” (votejonhaugen.com)
- Jon Haugen. The Federal Government Debt/Deficit. 30 August 2012. “Jon is a supporter of the Simpson-Bowles budget plan, which calls for a reduction in discretionary spending, an increase in tax revenues from the upper class, and more control of healthcare costs. He understands the need of an immediate debt reduction, however he feels in the current economic environment, debt reduction should be balanced with stimulus to keep the economy moving forward.” (votejonhaugen.com)
- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Jobs and the Columbia River Crossing. 1 January 2012. “Jon Haugen would stop the wasteful spending and bring good paying jobs to the area by building an I-5 bridge we can afford. Jon Haugen is the leader we need, by saying: 'keep the current bridges, and build a new six lane bridge with no light rail and no tolls'. This is a $640 million dollar solution that saves over $3 billion dollars […] Jon Haugen would work with small businesses and the private sector to 'grow jobs'. Ports, tourism, health care, financial services, data service centers, wind turbines and solar cells can all play a part in more jobs and opportunities […] Jobs in construction and manufacturing must be added to the Third Congressional District.” (votesmart.org)
- Jon Haugen. Twitter: @HaugenVet. 17 August 2012. “Fact based discussion: the Stimulus Bill worked. Our economy was losing 800,000 jobs in a month, now the economy is adding jobs.” (twitter.com)
- Jon Haugen. Twitter: @HaugenVet. 22 June 2012. “I support the bi-partisan Senate passed Transportation Bill. Why is the House stalling..they don't like American jobs?” (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Jon Haugen. Education. 30 August 2012. “Our public education system must be increased in size, diversity, and must be very well funded. If we expect our children to succeed, we must give them the tools to do so.” (votejonhaugen.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Environment. 1 January 2012. “When Jon Haugen hears Republicans talk about rolling back regulations he hears: "Polluted water, dead fish and Acid Rain". Jon would protect the environment.” (votesmart.org)
- Jon Haugen. The News Tribune: U.S. Representative, Congressional District No. 3. 6 September 2012. “This Republican idea needs bipartisan support. I would reach out to the Republicans. I believe in science. We need to reduce the amount of pollution and greenhouse gasses. Natural gas can be a bridge to reduce the amount of coal and oil consumed. Hydro, solar, wind, wave, nuclear, geo-thermal, natural gas, bio-mass can all reduce our dependence on foreign oil and coal.” (c3.thevoterguide.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Jon Haugen. Twitter: @HaugenVet. 1 August 2012. “Great day, Affordable Care Act Health Benefits kick in: cervical cancer screenings, contraceptives, mammograms all free.” (twitter.com)
- Jon Haugen. Twitter: @HaugenVet. 2 July 2012. “Republican House to vote for the 31st time to repeal Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obomney Care) What about a replacement plan? Nothing.” (twitter.com)
- Jon Haugen. Twitter: @HaugenVet. 26 July 2012. “Nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said repealing healthcare reform would increase the deficit by $109 billion.” (twitter.com)
- Jon Haugen. Vote411.org: Congressional Dist 3. “Yes but not amnesty as President Reagan granted. I support the DREAM Act which provide a pathway to citizenship for Illegal Aliens brought here by their parents as children and who serve in our military or graduate from college. We need workers in agriculture who should have temporary Visa's. People who graduate with a Doctoral Degree from a U.S. college should be granted citizenship to keep those skills here. Illegal Aliens who pay a fine, commit no crimes could be granted renewable status.” (onyourballot.vote411.org)
- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Equality Means Everyone. 1 January 2012. “I go back to our founding documents, the Declaration of Independence "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." In 1776 that only meant only white males who owned land. In 2012 that means all men and all women regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation. Marriage is a civil right for heterosexuals and homosexuals.” (votesmart.org)
- Jon Haugen. Twitter: @HaugenVet. 10 May 2012. “Equality means everyone. Marriage is a civil right for heterosexuals and homosexuals.” (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Jon Haugen. About Jon. 30 August 2012. “Haugen is running to protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security. He does not support ending the current Medicare guarantee with a voucher program, as Herrera Beutler voted. Nor does he support privatizing Social Security to the whims of Wall Street, as Republicans have suggested.” (haugenvet.com)
- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Budget Plans. 1 January 2012. “One is known as "The Romney-Ryan Budget' […] That budget plan ends Medicare, punishes the elderly, the poor, students and the disabled while giving tax breaks to the rich but not balancing the budget until the year 2040. Church leaders have labeled this budget as "immoral'. I do not support that budget plan. The other is known as the Simpson-Bowles bi-partisan budget plan […] That budget plan is meant to grow our economy, save Medicare and strengthen Social Security plus reduce our debt and deficit. I support that budget plan.” (votesmart.org)
- Jon Haugen. Issue Position: Social Security. 1 January 2012. “Republicans have called Social Security a 'Ponzi Scheme.' Solution: Jon Haugen would strengthen and protect Social Security by eliminating the current cap for incomes above $110,100.” (votesmart.org)
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