Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Alabama 5th Congressional District in 2018 Alabama 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedI will champion workforce development initiatives to address the problems faced in our inner cities and in our rural settings because of the shifting industrial base in our country. Learn more
I will support legislation that decreases the overhead costs on small businesses and entrepreneurs allowing innovation to continue to flourish across North Alabama and employers to pay their employees a living wage. Learn more
I will work hard to support our core industries like space exploration, biotech, agriculture, and national defense, to ensure they have the support they need to grow and continue providing jobs for the hard working men and women of North Alabama. Learn more
I will prioritize efforts to end the student debt crisis that is leaving millions of our sons and daughters with crippling student loans. Learn more
I will support legislation that invests in the expansion of Pre-K programs so all of our children have the educational foundation necessary for success. Learn more
I will fight to protect public education so that all children across North Alabama have access to quality education. Learn more
I will also prioritize investments in trade schools, vocational training, and worker training, so that economic opportunity and vitality is possible for everyone, even those who choose to not go to four year colleges. Learn more
I will continue to fight for federal grants to support research into emerging technology and scientific opportunities across our district. Learn more
I will fight to ensure that schools in rural areas and in the inner cities have the funding they need to provide quality education and extracurricular activities. Learn more
I will go toe to toe with career politicians who are beholden to special interests and who chose profits over people. Learn more
I will support legislation that prioritizes the health care needs of the men and women of our armed forces who bravely serve our country. Learn more
I will support legislation that bolsters rural health care options, allowing people across North Alabama access to local, quality care. Learn more
I will support common sense legislation that provides security and peace of mind regarding health insurance for all North Alabamians. Learn more
I will fight to ensure that pharmaceutical profiteering is ended, and all people have affordable access to life-sustaining and life-saving medication. Learn more
I will oppose efforts to discriminate against people on the basis of pre-existing conditions and health needs. Learn more
I will fight for consumer protections regarding our information infrastructure so that North Alabamians can always operate on a level playing field. Learn more
I will support the expansion of high speed internet to our rural communities, which will allow us to attract new industries and jobs to these communities. Learn more
I will support legislation that invests money needed to repair our roads, bridges, and airports so that we can propel our local economy and provide hundreds of good paying jobs for our friends and neighbors in the process. Learn more
I will advocate strongly for investment in alternative energy opportunities across North Alabama which will promote energy independence, protect our environment and create new jobs and economic growth. Learn more
I will support legislation that prioritizes the health care needs of the men and women of our armed forces who bravely serve our country. Learn more
I will support legislation that closes loopholes used by corporations and wealthy elites who have an army of tax attorneys at their disposal. Learn more
I will fight for the expansion of working class tax cuts to allow families to keep more of their hard earned money. Learn more
I will support legislation that decreases the overhead costs on small businesses and entrepreneurs allowing innovation to continue to flourish across North Alabama and employers to pay their employees a living wage. Learn more
I will support legislation that honors hard work with a living wage and equitable pay for men and women. Learn more
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