Ethics and Electoral Reform Matter
A democracy relies heavily on citizens participating in the governing process. In turn, a democratic government is supposed to be responsive to the participatory citizenry.
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Improving Transportation
The public transportation system throughout much of Illinois requires a drastic overhaul to improve carbon emissions and promote cleaner travel, reduce traffic congestion, create jobs and serve citizens efficiently.
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Protecting Our Homeland
Illinois has recently seen the largest deployment of National Guard troops since World War II. More than 2,700 unit members from the state have headed overseas. I will fight to bring National Guard troops home immediately.
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Promoting Greener Pastures
Natural wildlife around the region is at risk to constant suburban housing sprawl and unsustainable business growth.
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Quality Health Care for All
HMOs and other private health insurance firms need to get their hands out of our pockets!
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Entering the Renewable Energy Era
The people of Illinois are under attack from two serious crises: the soaring cost of energy, and global warming.
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Strengthening Community
The suburbs of Chicago are ever-changing. What was once the American dream is now riddled with crime and social-economic problems just as many high density urban neighborhoods.
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Balancing the State Budget
The problem with the budgetary crisis in Illinois is our tax dollars are not being invested wisely.
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Labor and Economic Fortitude
As state representative, I would work to ensure that employees are able to work in a safe and non-hostile workplace.
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Developing an Education
Like health care, education is also an essential building block for economic health. Similarly, education is should also be viewed as a right and not a privilege.
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