District 5 United States Representative
Lance Gooden
Healthcare
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Believes that Obamacare has not reduced costs or increased access to quality, affordable health insurance
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Fought against the expansion of Medicaid in Texas
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Advocates for state-based rather than federal health care reforms
Economy
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Committed to lowering taxes and plans to work to reduce the size of the IRS
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Vows to cut spending in Washington to decrease national debt
Immigration
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Believes in banning sanctuary cities
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Supported an $800 million plan to expand operations along the Texas-Mexico border, which includes the addition of 250 new state troopers
Gun Control
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Passed bills that reduce education requirements required to obtain a Concealed Handgun License
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Supported a bill to authorize the Attorney General to act against cities that adopt gun regulations
Reproductive Rights
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Has a 100% pro-life voting record, including voting to add $18.3 million to Texas’ Alternatives to Abortion program and remove mandatory coverage for effective abortions from health insurance plans
Carolyn Salter
Healthcare
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Values reforming current insurance models and allowing new alternatives to lower costs
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Plans to keep protection from pre-existing coverage discrimination
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Advocates for expanding Medicaid in Texas to save both lives and billions of tax dollars
Economy
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Advocates for expanding federal funding for rural infrastructure improvements
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Plans to ensure that all businesses pay their share of taxes and that small businesses are not billed disproportionately
Rural Communities
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Will fight for robust and affordable (>100mbps) internet and adequate cell service in small towns and rural areas
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Advocates for affordable education where educators are paid fair wages and retirement
Safe affordable housing
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Will promote sustainable, healthy housing, amenable to aging in place
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Values housing policies at the local level that stay true to community heritage
Energy and Environment
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Promotes regulations on oil and gas operations and sustainable agriculture practices
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Plans to improve recycling and waste reduction and maintain clean and available water for all Texans