League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura Counties, CA June 3, 2014 Election
	Paul H. Coyne, Jr. Answers Questions Candidate for United States Representative; District 24

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. In this time of high unemployment and budget deficits, what are the most important steps that should be taken to improve our nation’s economy and sustain job creation?

Deregulation of small business owners Closure of corporate tax loopholes and off-shore tax havens Balanced reduction of Federal government spending (supporter of Simpson-Bowles recommendations) Passage of a federal balanced budget ammendment General reduction of military expenses (non-VA related) General reduction of foreign aid Simplification of the federal tax system Stabilization of Social security fund

2. What, if any, changes should be made to federal health care policies or programs?

Continued monitoring of health care insurance industry Federal support of studies to analyze health care providers Changes should be made if health care costs are adding to the federal debt; must remain cost-effective, incremental rise in overall costs to individuals Greater financial/educational/tax incentives for trained physicians and nurses to stay in the U.S. and in practice

3. What are your priorities with respect to our nation’s energy policy?

Balanced policies and legislation to promote national self-sufficiency and energy independence Continued federal grants and subsidies to companies developing energy-efficient products and services Opposition to Ca. off-shore oil drilling

4. What, if any, changes should be made with respect to our nation’s security, including our national defense or anti-terrorism measures?

Incremental reduction of military involvement in other regions/nations and specifically the Middle-East Greater sharing by NATO and othe allies in military expenses Stronger immigration enforcement at all borders and coastlines Review of NSA guidelines on data collection and retention Implementation of all Simpson-Bowles recommendations

5. What is your position on the issue of immigration reform? What, if any, changes to legislation or policy would you support?

Stronger enforcement at all boarders and coastlines Closer monitoring of granted immigration visas Incremental approach to pathway to citizenship Supporter of "Dreamers" legislation for children brought to our nation illegally by their parents Stronger penalties for businesses hiring individuals without proper work status Support guest worker program

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