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Economy
Ours is the country of "The American Dream"; it held the promise of prosperity and opportunity for frontiersmen and pioneers and it still holds that promise today for people all over the world. The American Dream is closely tied to the success of our economy and the job market. But we are going through uncertain economic times. Rising gas prices, soaring health care costs, and the failure to pass free trade agreements have all hurt our economy. Americans are facing very real challenges to afford even basic goods and services. We need to get back on track and we will.
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Education
Congressman Reichert knows that increasing college access and affordability is crucial to our continued success in a global economy. Congressman Reichert believes that our children deserve a strong education and diverse educational opportunities.
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Energy
What our country needs today is a comprehensive energy policy. This policy must plan for our long-term energy needs, and also provide short-term help for families who are suffering every day from rising energy costs.
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Environment
After securing funding for a vital land acquisition in the Carbon River Valley for the Mt. Rainier National Park, Congressman Reichert earned the thanks of many local environmental advocacy groups. Having spent almost his entire life in the Pacific Northwest, Congressman Reichert knew well how important the acquisition was for the thousands of visitors who access the Park each year.
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Homeland Security
Congressman Reichert has worked to increase the safety and security of his community every single day of his 35 years in public service. First as a cop, then as King County Sheriff, and now as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology, Congressman Reichert worked to bring people together to address the issues and concerns that threaten our safety.
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Taxes
Americans should not have to work harder today to maintain the same quality of life they had two or three years ago. Costs are rising but wages are not. We must ensure that middle class families are not hit with higher taxes. Instead we need to help families who are just getting started, families that need to save for college, and families who are approaching retirement by letting them keep their hard-earned money and letting them decide how to spend.
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Trade
Congressman Reichert supports free trade. 1 in 3 jobs in Washington State are to trade, and trade-related jobs are high-paying. Washington State is the only state with a trade surplus with China. China is already reaching out to South American countries to build their trade relationships. In order to compete in this global economy, Washington State and the United States must work to continually expand free trade.
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