Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Iowa 2nd Congressional District in 2018 Iowa 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedBy giving veterans the power to get the mental health treatment they want, Dave believes the VA can take an important step to ensuring that no veteran ever again wonders whether he or she is “sick” enough to be admitted for psychiatric care. Learn more
No veteran who needs physical or mental care should be turned away. Learn more
Dave strongly believe that we must treat those who served with the same dedication that they gave to our nation. Learn more
Dave believes we must reinvigorate manufacturing, build things in America, and take action against illegal trade practices by foreign competitors. Learn more
Dave’s number one priority has been creating job and expanding the economy here at home. Learn more
Dave knows that in order to get the economy running again, we have to build things here at home. Learn more
He is proud to be a leader in Congress on investing in biodiesel and continuing tax credits for wind and solar development. Learn more
Ultimately, we must end our reliance on fossil fuels and continue to invest in alternative, renewable energy sources. Learn more
Investing in alternative and renewable energy sources not only cuts down on pollution, but creates thousands of jobs for homegrown industries in Iowa. Learn more
Dave has worked to pursue an all of the above energy future that curbs greenhouse gas emissions and increases our domestic energy production while ending our reliance on foreign oil. Learn more
We must also continue to invest in renewable energy like wind and biofuels that create jobs in Iowa. Learn more
Dave thinks we must begin preparing for things like the potential of increased flooding, severe storms, and changing growing conditions. Learn more
Dave has long said that the science is settled: climate change is happening. Dave believes we must follow the science and take steps to avoid and mitigate effects on our changing climate. Learn more
it is also imperative that we curb our reliance on energy from the Middle East and other turbulent parts of the world. Learn more
This change would ensure that cost of living updates better keep pace with the things that seniors spend their money on, including healthcare, food, and housing. Learn more
Dave also supports legislation that would move to the CPI–E, or Consumer Price Index for the Elderly. Learn more
Dave has voted to extend the solvency of Medicare by eight years without adding to the deficit and without reducing seniors benefits. Learn more
he will always fight against turning seniors’ health care over to insurance companies or forcing them to pay more for their care by turning Medicare into a voucher program. Learn more
He does not support plans to end the Medicare guarantee and turn the program over to private insurance companies so that seniors are left on their own to find insurance at a time when they need care the most. Learn more
He will continue to fight to ensure any healthcare reform bill provides coverage for the uninsured, allows young people to stay on their parents’ insurance, makes preventative care free, lowers prescription drug costs, bans denying coverage to those with pre-existing conditions, and prohibits insurance companies from charging women more just because they’re female. Learn more
Dave’s number one priority has been to ensure Iowans have access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage. Learn more
Dave has fought against Republican attempts to rip healthcare coverage from 24 million Americans, ration care for the nation’s most disadvantaged, including seniors, children, people with disabilities and the working poor Learn more
From expanding rural broadband and green energy to building new roads and bridges, an investment in infrastructure is an investment in the American worker. Learn more
Dave believes in investing in updating our infrastructure and creating thousands of new jobs in the process. Learn more
Dave came to Washington to fight on behalf of hard working Iowans and strongly believes that those elected to serve shouldn’t be in it to line their own pockets. Learn more
Dave is working to hold Congress accountable and has fought to change the culture of Washington. Learn more
Dave firmly believes that seniors who have not seen an adequate COLA increase for several years should not see their benefits further reduced. Learn more
Dave knows that many depend on Social Security as their only source of income, and are already having to make difficult choices when it comes to paying their bills Learn more
He believes that we must keep taxes low for middle class families Learn more
provide tax relief for small businesses to hire and expand their financing opportunities and close loopholes that encourage shipping Iowans’ jobs overseas. Learn more
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