Veronica Escobar in Survey of 2018 House campaign websites
On Free Trade:
Cross-border trade an important component of our economy
Every year, $90 billion of trade comes across our ports of entry, making cross-border trade one of the most important components of our local economy. One of four jobs in El Paso is a result of trade. I will work hard to defeat efforts to implement
border tariffs, I will defend the gains made through trade, and if NAFTA is re-negotiated, I will work to ensure that we expand protections for workers, local businesses and the environment.
Source: 2018 TX-16 House campaign website VeronicaEscobar.com
May 1, 2020
On Health Care:
Only way is to have a single payer healthcare system
There should be no doubt that ObamaCare expanded coverage for millions of Americans. We should instead be focused on fixing a broken healthcare system and covering more Americans, especially those in need of mental health-care and those like
El Paso residents, whose states refuse to allow them access to coverage. I will fight for health coverage for all. The only way to care for everyone is to have a single payer healthcare system.
Source: 2018 TX-16 House campaign website VeronicaEscobar.com
May 1, 2020
On Immigration:
Will push for comprehensive immigration reform
The demonization of migrants and talk of building taller walls does nothing to get to the root of a broken immigration system. I will push for comprehensive immigration reform--applying sensible public policy that acknowledges the realities
of undocumented immigration and the injustices of our outdated laws, protects our DREAMERs, and recognizes the benefits of an educated workforce. Thoughtful immigration reform not only makes our country safer, but makes us more competitive as well.
Source: 2018 TX-16 House campaign website VeronicaEscobar.com
May 1, 2020
On Social Security:
Scrap the cap on payments into Social Security
I will protect and expand Social Security and Medicare benefits--and scrap the cap on what the rich pay into Social Security so the wealthy pay the same rate into the program as everyone else.I see the impact of income
inequality everyday and will fight to fix our broken economic system, while protecting the gains made by working families and fighting for tax reforms that support the families I represent.
Source: 2018 TX-16 House campaign website VeronicaEscobar.com
May 1, 2020
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