Ben McAdams in Survey of 2018 House campaign websites
On Budget & Economy:
Supports balanced budget amendment
Ben supports a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. It would require Congress stop running record deficits that burden future generations with debt they did not incur. As mayor, Ben balanced the budget annually -- with bipartisan support --
while keeping taxes low. He funded important public safety services; managed critical public health response; expanded parks, trails and open space; and offered countywide access to arts and cultural activities.
Source: 2018 UT-4 House campaign website BenMcAdams.com
May 14, 2020
On Education:
Will work to provide equal opportunity to students
Ben believes education is the best investment we can make in children. He thinks every child should have the opportunity to achieve his or her potential --
regardless of zip code or economic circumstance. Ben will work to provide equal opportunity to students.
Source: 2018 UT-4 House campaign website BenMcAdams.com
May 14, 2020
On Education:
Supports access to financial aid for college students
Ben received federal student loans and Pell grants for college. He understands how important these programs are for families who are helping their children through college.
He supports access to financial aid through the U.S. Department of Education and wants more transparency and lower overhead costs.
Source: 2018 UT-4 House campaign website BenMcAdams.com
May 14, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
Supports an all-of-the-above energy portfolio
Utahns' health and Utah's economy are stronger with clean air, clean water and solutions to address climate change. Ben supports an all-of-the-above energy portfolio,
which ensures affordable, reliable energy for Utah homes and businesses. This approach emphasizes increasing the supply of renewable energy, along with research and development of new technologies.
Source: 2018 UT-4 House campaign website BenMcAdams.com
May 14, 2020
On Health Care:
Fix ACA rather than just scrapping it
Ben wants to work with both parties to fix the Affordable Care Act, rather than just scrapping it.Ben supports allowing parents to keep their kids on their policies until they are 26. He will oppose allowing insurance companies to kick people off for
pre-existing conditions or charge women higher premiums. Ben will work to ensure people aren't punished for getting a raise, throwing them off their health care coverage. Ben supports efforts to ensure Medicare can negotiate with drug companies.
All Utah families deserve access to quality, affordable health care. Ben supported the Healthy Utah plan, which would have responsibly expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act to thousands of Utahns without health insurance.
After efforts stalled, Ben worked across the aisle to pass a permanent extension of Medicaid to include single adults who are homeless or in the criminal justice system and low-income families with children.
Source: 2018 UT-4 House campaign website BenMcAdams.com
May 14, 2020
On Health Care:
Restore funding to the Children's Health Insurance Program
Ben called on Congress to restore funding to the Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, after its funding lapsed in September 2017. This proven, bipartisan program, championed by Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, provides health insurance to the
children of working parents. The program covers visits to the doctor, health screenings, vaccinations and vision and dental care. More than 19,000 Utah kids faced health care uncertainty until Congress finally acted to fund CHIP in January.
Source: 2018 UT-4 House campaign website BenMcAdams.com
May 14, 2020
On Immigration:
Bipartisan reform, secure borders; resolve DACA
The federal immigration system is broken. Ben thinks it's time for bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform. He wants secured borders, higher legal immigration, undocumented immigrants to come out of the shadows and more recognition of
the important role immigrants play in the U.S. economy. Nearly 10,000 young adults in Utah have enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. Ben thinks it's past time for Congress to resolve the uncertainty they face.
Source: 2018 UT-4 House campaign website BenMcAdams.com
May 14, 2020
On Principles & Values:
If Congress can't pass budget, they shouldn't get paid
Ben worked with both sides of the aisle in the Utah Legislature and as Salt Lake County mayor to balance the budget and act on important initiatives. He will continue to work with colleagues in both parties to overcome Washington's broken politics and
put Utah families first. Ben believes Congress shouldn't get paid if it can't do its job to pass a budget. Utah families and small businesses balance their checkbooks and manage their budgets every month. They expect Congress to do the same.
Source: 2018 UT-4 House campaign website BenMcAdams.com
May 14, 2020
On Tax Reform:
Make tax system simpler, fairer, more predictable
Ben supports tax reform that makes the tax system simpler, fairer and more predictable. This way, families and businesses can plan for the future.
He criticized the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act because it favored the wealthy over the middle class. In addition, it will add $1.5 trillion of federal debt over the next 10 years.
Source: 2018 UT-4 House campaign website BenMcAdams.com
May 14, 2020
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