Tax Relief
In these difficult economic times it is essential that we do not raise taxes on the middle class. It is outrageous that a payroll tax cut for middle-class families once again fell victim to politics – causing uncertainty for America’s families and businesses. Read more »
Balanced Budget
To get our economy moving again, we’ve got to get back on the road to a balanced budget. But we’ve got to do it the right way – not by supporting a radical plan that even the Wall Street Journal said, “essentially ends Medicare.” Read more »
Retirement Security
Social Security and Medicare are essential to the retirement security of Americans, and must be preserved and strengthened for future generations. I will oppose any and all attempts to privatize or weaken these programs. Read more »
Iraq and Afghanistan
The United States should not be engaged in endless nation-building. Now that we are ending our military involvement in Iraq, we need to exit Afghanistan as safely and responsibly as possible. It's time to bring our courageous troops home and focus our resources on the many domestic challenges we face. Read more »
Veterans
The men and women returning from combat deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. As a nation, we must do better at ensuring that veterans come home to adequate health care, educational opportunities, and employment. Read more »
Jobs
Growing up in Syracuse, I worked at my family's electroplating business and saw first hand the struggles to start a business, make payroll, and expand. To get our economy back on track, we’ve got to create an environment that makes it easier for small businesses to create jobs. Read more »
Ending Bailouts
After all that Wall Street has done to create the economic mess, prey on the middle-class, and make our situation worse – it is outrageous that no one has gone to jail. I opposed the Wall Street bailouts from the start, and I oppose them today because the taxpayers’ money should not go to bail out firms that created the mess in the first place. Read more »
Making Trade Work
When it comes to trade, it's time American workers got a fair shake. Read more »