Issue Position: Creating an Economy that Works for All

Issue Position

Chris believes we need an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. Especially as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris will continue to push for policies that lift up all Granite Staters.

As an employer, Chris has seen firsthand the importance in investing in our workforce and providing good wages and benefits. Chris will always fight for policies that empower workers and give them the rights and respect they deserve.

New Hampshire's economy is driven by our Main Street businesses -- 99% of our employers are small businesses. Chris understands firsthand what it's like to meet payroll and the importance of providing the best customer experience possible to keep folks coming back through the doors. He will continue to fight to ensure that our small businesses have what they need to succeed. In Congress, Chris is working to create economy opportunity by:

Decreasing the cost of college, enhancing student loan programs, and lowering student loan interest rates so that no family is crippled by debt in order to pay for a good education and the opportunities that come from it

Expanding career and technical education programs and job training opportunities to give workers of all ages the skills they need to compete in our economy

Supportingpaid family leave because no one should be forced to make the choice between taking care of themselves or a sick loved one and losing out on wages

Fighting for affordable housing so that New Hampshire can retain young workers, allow individuals to live in the community where they work, and support business growth

Increasing the federal minimum wage to ensure all our families can make ends meet

Protecting the rights of workers to organize and collectively bargain with employers and supporting the Employee Free Choice Act

Fighting efforts to privatize Social Security and Medicare and working to strengthen these programs that are essential to the health and well-being of current and future retirees

Fighting to preserve and improve the Affordable Care Act

Opposing tariffs that hurt our consumers and businesses and supporting the USMCA trade agreement, which is opening new doors and new markets to New Hampshire businesses

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