issues
Student Loans and College Affordability
August 6, 2014The American Dream of a college education is becoming out of reach for far too many Americans. A student wanting to attend college should not be burdened with a lifetime of debt. Read More
Jobs
August 6, 2014People are hurting. Despite significant job growth in the past four years, far too many Americans remain out of work. Congress needs to get to work passing legislation that will help create jobs for hard-working Americans.Read More
Equal Pay
August 6, 2014IWhen a woman loses out on the pay she has earned, her family loses and so does her community as well as the entire nation Read More
Minimum Wage
August 6, 2014I believe in the fundamental notion that if people are willing to work full time, minimally, then they should be able to support themselves. The sad reality though is that many people currently work full time jobs, yet still are not able to remain above the poverty line. Read More
Credit Card Interest
August 6, 2014I say Congress must tell the credit card companies, “Enough is enough!”
Since 1978, when the Supreme Court allowed national banks to avoid the credit card interest caps imposed by most states, credit card may and do charge consumers whatever they want. Read More
The Affordable Care Act (ACA)
I believe the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is an essential piece of legislation that needs to be protected. As contentious as the healthcare debate was, what resulted was a piece of bi-partisan legislation that allows for government oversight as well as private providers of insurance. Few disagree that healthcare costs have spiraled out of control in this country. Read More
Women's Healthcare Decisions
August 6, 2014I believe healthcare decisions should be between a woman and her doctor. Read More