Issue Position: Appropriations

Issue Position

As your representative in Congress, I am dedicated to ensuring your priorities are addressed in the final budget.

Restoring the health and prosperity of our nation's economy is one of my top priorities. I believe that we must aggressively invest in our economy and create new jobs for the American people in order to improve our current economic situation. It is also important to establish more green-collar jobs in the market, in order to protect the environment while moving America to the forefront of innovative and sustainable technologies.

I support robust funding for programs that benefit vulnerable members of our communities such as Head Start, Section 8 housing programs, Community Health Centers and services for seniors. It is also a priority of mine to limit the impact of growing energy costs and rising food prices by continuing funding for domestic programs such as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Food Stamp program. These programs provide vital assistance to families struggling to get by during the recession.

I remain committed to improving our education system by supporting programs such as Reading Is Fundamental and increased funding for Pell Grants so that a college education is attainable for all who strive to attain it. Additional funding for educational programs is an essential investment in the lives of children and the future of our communities.

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