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Charlene Albarran's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Charlene Albarran 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.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2016.

  • "I believe that life begins at conception; however, everyone deserves the FREEDOM to make his or her own medical decisions." (www.charlenealbarran.com)
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  • "I support Community Action Program, Head Start, Centro de la Familia and other early childhood education programs. All offer fabulous programs for low-income families. I also support programs like Upstart.org, an online early education program for everyone. We must tap into this resource of fast learners for the future of America." (www.charlenealbarran.com)
  • "I will defend the Every Student Succeeds Act. It increased federal funding to the state up to 12%, it places more responsibility and accountability on the state administrators, and it puts more emphasis on early childhood education." (www.charlenealbarran.com)
  • "Working to ensure that the "Every Student Succeeds Act" is implemented and put into action" (www.charlenealbarran.com)
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  • "Advocating for alternative energy" (www.charlenealbarran.com)
  • "Climate change is real and proven and must be addressed. I will promote renewable and sustainable clean energy, demand responsible stewardship of our lands and resources, and educate the public about water conservation." (www.charlenealbarran.com)
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  • "1. I vote to forbid manufacturers from selling weapons of war, like the law was in 1994. When they were legalized again in 2004, shootings have escalated. These weapons have no other intention than to slaughter vast numbers of people in as little time as possible. 2. I vote to activate the "no sell gun list." We can start with the 900 violent extremists that the FBI already know about who are mostly linked to ISIS." (votesmart.org)
  • "I believe in responsible gun ownership. I condone the current measures being taken to keeps guns out of the hands of those who are a danger to themselves or to others. We must also address the sale of firearms at gun shows, where high volumes of firearms are sold at one time." (www.charlenealbarran.com)
  • "Improving health care with more affordable options." (www.charlenealbarran.com)
  • "I promise I will work to improve, while defending the Affordable Care Act." (www.facebook.com)
  • "I will defend, while working to improve the Affordable Care Act. Yes, there are parts that need to be improved, and I will address them, but it is a huge step in the right direction toward providing affordable healthcare." (www.charlenealbarran.com)
  • "I will work to to improve, and defend the ACA ensuring access to quality & affordable health insurance" (twitter.com)
  • "I do not condone anything illegal, however, I believe the current treatment of undocumented immigrants is inhumane and cruel. I firmly believe everyone deserves dignity, and I am committed to working hard to modernize immigration policy and protect families." (www.charlenealbarran.com)
  • "There is analysis which confirms that there is much to gain economically from enabling the DACA- and DAPA-eligible population to work lawfully. As DACA and DAPA recipients earn higher wages--an estimated total of $103 billion more over the next decade--the U.S. gross domestic product, or GDP, will increase cumulatively by $230 billion over the next 10 years. And it is not just beneficiaries of deferred action who will see wage gains: A booming economy will increase the incomes of all Americans by an estimated $124 billion." (votesmart.org)
  • " I believe racism, discrimination, and prejudice are ripping our country apart. No one should be discriminated because of race, creed, color, who they love, or who they are. I will work hard to bring unity back to our state and country. No one should be singled out; everyone is equal." (www.charlenealbarran.com)
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  • "I will protect senior citizens’ benefits, including Social Security and Medicare. Senior citizens are the foundation upon which America is built today, and they deserve our respect." (www.charlenealbarran.com)
  • "I will work to ensure that we protect the healthcare, and the social security of our greatest generation." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Protecting Social Security benefits for our senior citizens." (www.charlenealbarran.com)

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