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Priorities for Education: The federal government should supplement and support state efforts to provide a quality education for each student. Read more…

Healthcare: Like you I believe that healthcare is a right not a privilege. We must work toward universal healthcare for all Americans. Why? Because it is the right thing to do. Read more…

Jobs and Economic Development: I support an economic development direction for Northern California that supports the entrepreneurial spirit and strong small business economy that is the backbone of our rural communities right now. Read more…

The War in Iraq: The war in Iraq has become a local issue for every American as money for roads, schools, health care, and the needs of our most vulnerable citizens is cut and the costs of a war the American people strongly oppose continues to mount. Read more…

The National Debt: The President just sent Congress his budget proposal for the coming year. The deficit spending in this budget will raise our national debt to OVER 9 TRILLION DOLLARS! Read more…

Immediate reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Self Determination Act: It is vital that the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Self Determination Act be reauthorized. Read more…

Government Reform efforts: As I have traveled around Congressional District 2 in Northern California, I have been awed by the citizens’ wealth of knowledge and understanding of the complex issues facing Northern California, and the steps that need to be taken to improve the lives of families and children living in this area. Read more…

Elections Systems and Campaign Finance: Reform our election systems to ensure fair elections and full participation. Read more…

Water Policy: I am clear that a full understanding of water policy and how to meet the water and water quality needs of residents of CD2 will require ongoing effort. Read more…

Housing Crisis: The current mortgage crisis is caused not by plant closings or other job losses but by unscrupulous marketing and sales of financial products including interest only, adjustable rate and zero down home mortgages. Read more…

Immigration Reform: Immigration reform is vital issue for Northern California, and solutions are rife with unintended consequences. Read more…

Global Climage Change: The United States should be leading international efforts to address global climate change, working to update and build support for treaties, benchmarks and solutions to this potential global cataclysm. Read more…