Irv Halter's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Irv Halter has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2014 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests.
Issue Positions
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- "Having been a leader in the Colorado Springs business community, Irv knows what it takes to create jobs and get our economy moving. It begins with a fair tax code that does not penalize success. And, it includes regulatory reform so small businesses are not over-burdened. Irv will always look out for Colorado families and fight to make sure middle-class tax rates do not go up. It also means making sure that the American Dream is still available for our kids and grandkids." (votesmart.org)
- "Our current deficit spending, which will saddle future generations with crushing debt needs to be reversed by putting all spending and taxes on the table for bipartisan negotiation." (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "A gun owner himself, Irv is a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment. Irv also believes that with 2nd Amendment rights comes the responsibility to reduce gun violence in our nation. This is why Irv supports a federal law that requires background checks on all potential gun buyers. Irv believes that the vast majority of gun owners are law-abiding citizens, and thinks that background checks protect and strengthen our 2nd Amendment rights." (votesmart.org)
- "Irv knows that America has the best doctors, nurses and medical researchers in the entire world, but our health care system is broken. It is hard to figure out what is covered and costs continue to go up. Irv knows that we must work across the aisle to find an outcomes-based solution that drives down costs while increasing access." (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "As a 32-year veteran of the Air Force and a retired general officer, Irv has committed his life to defending our nation. He was privileged to serve with the finest people our nation has produced, and wants to value that service by guaranteeing they have the best training and equipment, while ensuring they and their families are fairly compensated for their service. This must be done in a fiscally responsible way, by reducing unnecessary duplication and adopting 21st Century technologies." (votesmart.org)
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