Angie Craig in Survey of 2018 House campaign websites
On Abortion:
No one should ever come between a woman and her doctor
I support full reproductive rights for women and access to contraception and family planning services. No one should ever come between a woman and her doctor when making these decisions. The dangerous proposals that seek
to eliminate contraceptive and family planning services coverage from the ACA guarantee must be stopped, and I will stand against them. I support Planned Parenthood and will continue to fight to protect their funding.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Education:
Prioritize funding for public schools, students, teachers
I'll always prioritize funding for our public schools, students and teachers. One of my sons has learning challenges, and as his mother, I deeply understand the necessity of fully funding special education. I believe a quality education for every
student is something we can all agree on. We also need to make sure our teachers are supported. Last year, I cosponsored the effort to double the amount educators are able to deduct for out-of-pocket expenses for their students and classrooms.
I support a pre-K through 14 public education system that would provide for the first two years of post-secondary education (technical education, earning an associate's degree or the first two years of a bachelor's degree). We need to increase Federal
Pell Grants and invest in our two-year and community colleges. I helped introduce the Remedial Education Improvement Act, to create a grant program allowing federal student aid money to support up to two years of developmental education.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
Maintain a strong Renewable Fuel Standard
Minnesota has taken a leading role in producing homegrown energy, providing clean, renewable energy and reducing our reliance on foreign oil. I will always fight to hold the current Administration accountable for lining the pockets of Big Oil while
breaking its commitments on biofuel to small family farmers. I continue to work to maintain a strong Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and lead the effort to make Minnesota a leader in homegrown energy.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
We can become a world leader in green innovation
Climate change is happening. I believe in the science, and we need to address it now. Instead of pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement or repealing the Clean Power Plan, we should continue to lead the world by spearheading the development of the
global green economy. We can lower our carbon emissions, build an energy infrastructure that relies less on fossil fuels and attract and advance the industries of the future--and become a world leader in green innovation at the same time.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Families & Children:
Establish national paid family leave
Establish national Paid Family Leave that respects folks who are welcoming new members of their family, allowing them time to
bond with their children without having to worry about a false tradeoff between time with their family and meeting their basic financial needs.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Foreign Policy:
We're strongest when we're leading a coalition of countries
We must equip our military personnel with the 21st century tools they need to defend our nation and eliminate terrorist threats as efficiently and safely as possible. We also must work to restore our strong relationships with our allies.
We're at our safest and strongest when we're leading a coalition of countries committed to peace and freedom.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Free Trade:
Haphazard trade policy compromises national security
I fought for the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement to set an unprecedented standard of labor protections. I've also heard from our farmers and small business owners: the trade war with China has gone on long enough. Haphazard trade policy
compromises our national security; hurts too many workers, farmers and businesses; and raises prices on basic consumer goods. We cannot afford to isolate ourselves from the world--but we can adjust our policy in thoughtful ways to make it fair.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Free Trade:
Oppose using farmers as political pawns in trade wars
I know that the trade war is hurting our farmers. I oppose every continued attempt to use our farmers as political pawns in the trade war or in any part of partisan politics. I've worked with members of both parties--and have
challenged my own party leadership--to ensure that Minnesota family farmers have the resources they need to thrive, and the support they need to get through extreme weather events and unstable economic times.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Government Reform:
Reform our campaign finance system
To restore faith in our democracy, I've worked hard to clean up government while remaining transparent, honest and accountable to my constituents. The very first bill I cosponsored, The For the People Act, would enact a series of sweeping
changes to reform our campaign finance system and restore confidence in our elections and government--including prohibiting members of Congress from serving on for-profit boards--a provision I introduced.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Gun Control:
Can address gun violence and protect Second Amendment
My support for the Second Amendment goes hand-in-hand with doing everything I can to keep our children and communities safe from gun violence. I believe we can work together to address gun violence while protecting our Second Amendment Rights.
I proudly supported directing the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to research gun violence for the first time in 20 years. I support universal background checks for every gun purchase, including guns sold online and through private sales.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Health Care:
Co-sponsored bill to let Medicare negotiate drug prices
My top priority in Congress has been to increase access to and reduce the cost of healthcare for all Americans. I co-sponsored and successfully passed a bill that will allow Medicare and Medicaid to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical
companies--so Big Pharma cannot continue to profit off the backs of Minnesota families. It would also cap out-of-pocket costs for seniors and invest in research for more effective treatments.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Health Care:
Establish public option plan, increase competition
I've co-sponsored a bill that would increase competition in the individual marketplace for Minnesota families by establishing a public option health plan to compete with large insurance companies.
This would stabilize healthcare costs for our families who have little choice in their region. I've also introduced my own bill that would lower the cost of health insurance in the individual market.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Health Care:
Veterans deserve access to the best healthcare & treatment
Many veterans face serious health problems related to their service. When our soldiers return home, they deserve access to the best healthcare, treatment and compensation that our nation can provide for their physical and mental health needs.
But that isn't what they're getting right now. We need to make sure veterans have health care in their communities. We must be there for our veterans for life. They've been there for us.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Immigration:
Reform ICE; smart border security; path to citizenship
I do not believe the answer to fixing our immigration system is abolishing immigration and customs enforcement (ICE). But they must reform the way they do their jobs to ensure we have a humane legal immigration system.
I support bipartisan immigration reform that invests in smart border security, provides a path to citizenship for DREAMERS and law-abiding immigrants and keeps families together.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Jobs:
Labor built our middle class & drives our economy
I'm working to protect the rights of our unions and their members to organize and collectively bargain for fair, safe workplaces. Labor has built our middle class, and it continues to drive our economy. Encourage companies to invest in
their employees by closing tax loopholes that are currently encouraging them to move their jobs overseas. Instead, we should replace these loopholes with tax credits for companies that hire American Workers.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Jobs:
Create training partnerships between employers, schools
Everybody, whether they attend a four-year college or pursue a trade, should be able to find a good-paying career. That's exactly why I introduced the 21st Century
Workforce Partnerships Act to create hands-on training, and work with local employers and schools to make sure these training programs work together to prepare students for the high-skill jobs available today.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Jobs:
Encourage industry to recruit, hire, and train veterans
We must make sure veterans have access to good healthcare and quality employment opportunities. We can do more to encourage private industry to recruit, hire, mentor and train veterans. I know it is possible because
I did it myself: as a leader at a major Minnesota company, I created a program that put veterans to work in our company and across the medical technology industry.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Jobs:
Ensure every woman is paid fairly for equal work
I started a Women In Business program to support and mentor women in their career choices. I cosponsored the Paycheck Fairness Act, because it's time that our laws ensure every woman is paid fairly for equal work. We also must make sure that young women
are being exposed to and encouraged to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields, which currently count only 23% women among their workforce.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Social Security:
Strengthen Social Security & Medicare; shore up funding
Medicare and Social Security allow Americans who have paid into these programs their entire lives to retire with dignity. That's why I oppose any changes that would cut, privatize or jeopardize these programs. I am determined to find ways
to strengthen Social Security and Medicare. I am committed to eliminating waste, fraud and abuse of both programs, and shoring up their funding--even if it requires asking millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
On Technology:
Expanding access to broadband in rural areas
Access to reliable, high-speed internet is critical for success in a 21st century economy. Our small businesses, farmers, students and families are
depending on us to expand broadband so that no one's opportunities are limited because of where they live or work.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
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