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Montgomery, Philadelphia County, PA May 20, 2014 Election
 Smart Voter Val Arkoosh, MD, MPH

Candidate for
US Representative; Pennsylvania Congressional District; District 13; Democratic Party

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Physician
  • Senior Policy Advisor and Past President, National Physicians Alliance
  • Past President, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology
  • Master of Public Health, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health [Concentration: Health Policy]
  • Past Member, Montgomery County Pennsylvania Board of Health
  • Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  • Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Strengthen public education, invest in Pre-K and early childhood learning, and make college more affordable for working families.
  • Promote economic growth and security through infrastructure investments, raising the minimum wage, and strengthening Social Security and Medicare.
  • Expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all, particularly access to women's health and reproductive services.
Key Endorsements
  • Women's Campaign Fund
  • National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
  • The American Medical Political Action Committee
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Position Papers
Changing the Status Quo for Families, Equality & Economic Fairness
Working families continue to fall through the cracks in our communities, largely due to stagnating incomes and workplace inequality. At the same time, LGBT individuals and families continue to face unequal treatment under the law.

We need a comprehensive plan that changes the status quo by pushing for equality and kick starting our economy that works for all Americans, not just a select few.

An Expert Voice on Women's Health
I took a leading role to help pass health care reform because the status quo was inadequate for my patients, particularly women - and they couldn't wait any longer. Women and their families need an ally willing to step up and serve as a credible voice on their behalf in Washington. I'm running to build upon that work and take that same proactive spirit to Congress.
Promoting Public Health Through Clean Energy & Protecting Our Environment
The greatest long-term threat to our national security is climate change and our crumbling energy infrastructure. Yet, Congress continues to ignore science and cave to big energy companies.

While we are making strides to power our country with clean energy, our work is far from done. It's time for Congress to develop an energy agenda that takes a serious look at our impact on climate change and take a leadership role in developing a clean energy economy.

 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.valarkoosh.com
E-mail: campaign@valarkoosh.com


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