Gary Kiehne's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Gary Kiehne has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.
Issue Positions
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- "Gary is pro-life and is committed to protecting the sanctity of human life in Congress. He will also fight to protect the conscience rights of our medical professionals from those who do not believe in the right to life." (votesmart.org)
- "Committed to fighting for lower taxes, Gary is supportive of solutions that are flatter, fairer and simpler for our hardworking taxpayers and businesses. Gary believes that we must lower the corporate tax rate to encourage companies to return from overseas â ultimately improving the jobs climate here at home." (www.kiehneforcongress.com)
- "We don't need politicians telling us that the federal government spends too much and borrows too much. We need someone who will do something about it. As a business owner who has had to set budgets and stick to them, Gary understands what most politicians don't -- when you spend more than you take in, you aren't going to be successful very long. Yet that's what the federal government does every year. In Congress, Gary will fight to reduce government spending and stop the irresponsible borrowing that has left our country $17 trillion in debt. Gary believes that we can balance our federal budget if we are committed to making responsible choices with your tax dollars and ending unnecessary functions of the federal government. In addition, Gary understands that you know better than the federal government how to spend your money. That's why he is committed to not only opposing liberal attempts to raise your taxes, but also looking for opportunities to reduce the tax burden on Arizona families and businesses." (votesmart.org)
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- "As a conservative who has seen the problems caused by the out-of-control growth of the federal government in our district and across the country first hand, Gary is committed to rolling back the size of the federal government in Congress. As a passionate advocate for limited government, Gary will stand up to the politicians in Washington who think big government is a good thing and who want to continue to grow the size of government." (votesmart.org)
- "We don't need politicians telling us that the federal government spends too much and borrows too much. We need someone who will do something about it. As a business owner who has had to set budgets and stick to them, Gary understands what most politicians don't -- when you spend more than you take in, you aren't going to be successful very long. Yet that's what the federal government does every year. In Congress, Gary will fight to reduce government spending and stop the irresponsible borrowing that has left our country $17 trillion in debt. Gary believes that we can balance our federal budget if we are committed to making responsible choices with your tax dollars and ending unnecessary functions of the federal government. In addition, Gary understands that you know better than the federal government how to spend your money. That's why he is committed to not only opposing liberal attempts to raise your taxes, but also looking for opportunities to reduce the tax burden on Arizona families and businesses." (votesmart.org)
- "Committed to fighting for lower taxes, Gary is supportive of solutions that are flatter, fairer and simpler for our hardworking taxpayers and businesses. Gary believes that we must lower the corporate tax rate to encourage companies to return from overseas â ultimately improving the jobs climate here at home." (www.kiehneforcongress.com)
- "We don't need politicians telling us that the federal government spends too much and borrows too much. We need someone who will do something about it. As a business owner who has had to set budgets and stick to them, Gary understands what most politicians don't -- when you spend more than you take in, you aren't going to be successful very long. Yet that's what the federal government does every year. In Congress, Gary will fight to reduce government spending and stop the irresponsible borrowing that has left our country $17 trillion in debt. Gary believes that we can balance our federal budget if we are committed to making responsible choices with your tax dollars and ending unnecessary functions of the federal government. In addition, Gary understands that you know better than the federal government how to spend your money. That's why he is committed to not only opposing liberal attempts to raise your taxes, but also looking for opportunities to reduce the tax burden on Arizona families and businesses." (votesmart.org)
- "When it comes to the education and well being of our children, I believe in accountability, accessibility and local control of decision-making. I am firmly opposed to Common Core programs and anything that is a federal government, top down approach. We need to make sure our parents have the tools available to them to provide the best education for their children and Iâm supportive of increased access through vouchers and other means that will give families greater flexibility in determining where and how their children are educated. We must do a better job of preparing our children to excel and lead in our local communities and in the global economy." (www.kiehneforcongress.com)
- "A business owner in the oil & gas industry, Gary understands the role that energy will have on the future of Americaâs economy and security. Supportive of an 'all of the above' energy approach, Gary wants to pursue policies that allow more oil and natural gas drilling on Federal lands and the outer continental shelf, build the Keystone XL Pipeline, and support alternative energy sources like wind, solar and hydropower." (www.kiehneforcongress.com)
- "A business owner in the oil & gas industry, Gary understands the role that energy will have on the future of Americaâs economy and security. Supportive of an 'all of the above' energy approach, Gary wants to pursue policies that allow more oil and natural gas drilling on Federal lands and the outer continental shelf, build the Keystone XL Pipeline, and support alternative energy sources like wind, solar and hydropower." (www.kiehneforcongress.com)
- "Big government brings big government bureaucracies - and one of the worst is the EPA. New policies and regulations that are being implemented and proposed by the EPA threaten to kill thousands of jobs in our district and across our state. From the workers at the Navajo Generating Station to miners in Gila County, the EPA and other government agencies are threatening thousands of jobs and businesses in our district with senseless and extreme policies. Gary will stand up to the EPA and other government agencies in Congress that threaten the economic vitality of the 1st District and of Arizona." (votesmart.org)
- "Gary firmly believes that our farmers, land owners, energy providers and members of the Arizona Ag industry know whatâs best when it comes to being good stewards of Arizonaâs natural resources. Arizonans want and support clean air and clean water, but we need to stop the federal overreach thatâs stymying job and energy growth by dictating aggressive regulations touching all aspects of our natural resource industries. In addition, Gary believes it is time we return Federal lands back to our states in order to boost energy and economic growth." (www.kiehneforcongress.com)
- Rated 86% by National Rifle Association (votesmart.org)
- "A lifelong member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and a proud member of the NRA, Gary is an avid supporter of our Constitutionally protected, 2nd Amendment rights and will always stand in defense of our rural way of life that embraces the safe exercise of firearm use and responsible ownership." (www.kiehneforcongress.com)
- "Gary is a longtime member of the NRA and proud gun-owner who will fight to protect our 2nd Amendment rights from those who do not believe in the right to keep and bear arms. Gary does not believe that anti-gun politicians in New York and Washington who don't know the difference between a shotgun and an AR-15 should be telling the people of the 1st District what to do with their guns." (votesmart.org)
- "Obamacare is one of the greatest threats to our country's future and Gary will do everything he can to end it. Obamacare harms our economy, infringes on our personal freedoms, and throws our healthcare system into chaos. As a Congressman, Gary will fight to repeal, defund, and replace Obamacare - unlike Ann Kirkpatrick who was one of the deciding votes on Obamacare in 2010." (votesmart.org)
- "Like most Arizonans, Gary understands that we must secure our southern border and stop the unchecked illegal immigration into this country. In Congress, Gary will support real border security that provides a real barrier to illegal immigration. Gary does not support the so-called "Gang of 8" bill that provides a special path to citizenship for those who chose to break our laws and come to our country illegally. Instead, Gary supports legal immigration for those who abide by our current immigration laws and temporary work-permits when there is a real and verifiable shortage of workers." (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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