Mark Hurt in 2018 IN Senate race
On Corporations:
Lower corporate rates; simplify taxes
"I really think that it's key that we go with President Trump's plan to reduce taxes, only have two or three rates and make it simpler, more fair," said
Hurt during his speech, explaining his desire to lower the corporate tax rate in an effort to keep companies in America.
Source: The Kokomo Tribune on 2018 Indiana Senate race
Sep 1, 2017
On Homeland Security:
Could support transgender military ban
About Trump's executive order banning transgender people from the military, Hurt said he will support the ban if Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and others determine the presence of transgender military troops "negatively impacts
our military preparedness, our military readiness." "I have no problem with the recommendation" to ban transgender military members, added Hurt, noting that he originally supported the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy when Bill Clinton was president.
Source: The Kokomo Tribune on 2018 Indiana Senate race
Sep 1, 2017
On Abortion:
Life is precious; no tax-payer funded abortion
Hurt spoke passionately about the need to support families--the first line of defense in our national security. Because he believes life is precious, Hurt spoke out against tax-payer funded abortion and supports expanded delivery of health care for all
Hoosiers through local community health centers.Hurt contends: "Government takeovers in health care, costly regulations with no cost/benefit analysis, government intervention in unprecedented sectors of our economy, attacks on religious liberties and
so many areas of our individual lives, are fostering dependence, disillusionment, and hopelessness among too many in our country.
Hurt adds: "We need to provide support for mothers and fathers who teach their children the values of hard work, the importance of serving others, and compassion for the poor."
Source: 2018 Indiana Senate race website, MarkHurt.org
Mar 3, 2017
On Crime:
One small brick in the wall of justice
For over 18 years, Hurt has served as one small brick in the wall of justice by serving as a part-time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at the local level for the State of Indiana.
In regard to criminal justice reform, Hurt commended the foresight shown by then Governor Mike Pence and the Indiana legislature but noted that more remains to be done.
There is no co-pay and no deductible for patients, for example, receiving mental health care through the prison system. To that end, he commends an expansion of
HIP 2.0 to those leaving the prisons and jails so expanded health care services, transportation, housing and counseling services--medicine evaluation and medical treatment--can occur through forensic diversion.
Source: 2018 Indiana Senate race website, MarkHurt.org
Mar 3, 2017
On Drugs:
Tougher penalties on those dealing drugs
Hurt sees the flow of heroin and illegal drugs into the US as a major national security problem. Heroin laced with fentanyl is tearing at the fabric of our society. Cartel chemists create potent drugs that lead to death; addiction & lack of self-control
is destroying the nuclear family & leading to an increased number of grandparents who must serve as guardians for parentless grandchildren, while working multiple jobs. Tougher penalties on those dealing drugs would help to ameliorate this problem.
Source: 2018 Indiana Senate race website, MarkHurt.org
Mar 3, 2017
On Energy & Oil:
Cost-benefit analysis for measures affecting clean coal
Hurt strongly supports Indiana Senator Todd Young's regulatory reform efforts requiring a cost benefit analysis and an up or down vote on measures affecting clean coal, clean air and many other areas of our society. Hurt believes the US Congress has
allowed its legislative functions to be unduly delegated to unelected staff at administrative agencies. Staff and appointed officials at agencies circumvent Congress, and through obtrusive regulations, increasingly bypassing elected representatives in
carrying out unwise regulations and imposing hidden taxes. Hurt, as a constitutionalist, strongly believes in the separation of powers and the placement of legislative power in the legislative branch of government, not the executive.On the issue of
lawmaking, Hurt states: "America needs leadership that respects the US Constitution and the rule of law, not just in words, but in actions. We need a newfound respect for the separation of governmental powers, and for states' rights."
Source: 2018 Indiana Senate race website, MarkHurt.org
Mar 3, 2017
On Government Reform:
Stop the nefarious practice of omnibus legislation
Hurt believes we must stop the nefarious practice movement of omnibus legislation where Congressional leaders move bills in the last hours of a session, without formal hearings, with legislation not read or understood by those members voting on
the proposed laws.Hurt supports institutional reforms requiring hearings and transparency for the American public who desire to be involved in the public policy process.
Source: 2018 Indiana Senate race website, MarkHurt.org
Mar 3, 2017
On Health Care:
Funding to alleviate shortage of mental health professionals
There are no Democrats, Independents or Republicans when it comes to mental health reform. The 20-year tax-free bonds and building of the new neuro diagnostic center at the Community East campus in central Indiana was much needed.Federally, Hurt is
committed to working with the Indiana delegation to expand loan repayment and loan forgiveness for doctors and counselors willing to serve tours of duty in the field of mental health to help alleviate the acute shortage of mental health professionals
serving those with mental illness in local communities.
While favoring elements of The Affordable Care Act, such as the elimination of limits for coverage for individuals with cancer, allowing for guaranteed renewability,
the elimination of pre-existing conditions, and coverage for children up to age 26 on parental health care plans, Hurt supports repealing the ObamaCare legislation.
Source: 2018 Indiana Senate race website, MarkHurt.org
Mar 3, 2017
On Health Care:
Support cross-state competition, not ObamaCare bureaucracy
In the area of health reform, Hurt supports expansion of competition as a way to reduce the escalating cost of health insurance premiums and co-pays. Hurt supports repealing the ObamaCare legislation. Hurt noted the billions spent on bureaucracy and
taxes have hit small business especially hard. The small business markets have seen up to 70% increases in premiums. Hurt would like individual policies similar to catastrophic coverage under health savings accounts that allow Americans to buy riders
to have added coverage for important areas such as maternity care, chiropractic coverage and many of the other items presently required through state mandates. Hurt would encourage more insurance companies to enter the markets and allowing businesses
to build on business commonality, with insurance companies serving businesses operating across state lines with larger purchasing groups and greater negotiating power.
Source: 2018 Indiana Senate race website, MarkHurt.org
Mar 3, 2017
On Homeland Security:
Strategic increased spending on military weapons systems
Hurt spoke strongly about the need for more active duty military personnel, a better focus and enhanced resources for reservists and National Guardsmen, and unwavering support for veterans who have served the United States.
Hurt would like to see targeted and strategic increased spending on technologically advanced military weapons systems, and believes issues
such as border security on both northern and southern borders should include the expansion of the use of sensors and satellite technologies, now in use in
Israel, which can better defend those areas from tunnels and provide surveillance for meandering rivers which flow miles in and miles from the fluid U.S. border.
Source: 2018 Indiana Senate race website, MarkHurt.org
Mar 3, 2017
On Homeland Security:
Work with countries like Russia & comprehensively fight ISIS
Hurt, who earned a Master Degree focused on international relations from Baylor University, noted that America must maintain peace through strength & work with countries like Russia, in a more comprehensive and targeted plan to fight against terrorism.
He envisions our having a unique opportunity to work with such countries to eliminate ISIS in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Hurt encourages renegotiation of the Iranian Nuclear Agreement that is not a treaty under US or international law.
Source: 2018 Indiana Senate race website, MarkHurt.org
Mar 3, 2017
On War & Peace:
We lost allies' respect, enabling rise of extreme ideologies
Hurt states: "In foreign relations, these last 8 years, we lost respect among allies, enabling the rise and expansion of extreme ideologies. Given what is taking place in Iran, the lack of emphasis on our military strength is leading to an escalation in
nuclear weapons and the expansion of terrorism."Hurt noted nearly 80% of the business profits flowing into Iran after the lifting of sanctions flows to companies and subsidiaries owned and managed by the Ayatollah and Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
Hurt noted that Russia's recent delivery of surface to air missile systems emplaced around the Iranian uranium enrichment facility, the increased Cyberattacks by both the Peoples Republic of China and Russia, the Russian expansion of military bases near
large oil reserves in the Arctic, the attacks in the Ukraine and the positioning of Russian and Iranian tanks just above Israel's northern border are disturbing and potentially destabilizing.
Source: 2018 Indiana Senate race website, MarkHurt.org
Mar 3, 2017
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