Issue Position: Economy & Infrastructure

Issue Position

Madeleine knows strong economies and healthy communities are built on solid infrastructure.

Our bridges, roads, and transportation systems--airports, rail, and ports--need to be modernized to keep our travelers safe, our economy on time, and attract businesses looking to invest in Pennsylvania and Montgomery County. Especially businesses in growing industries like technology and green energy.

The people that build this better future are integral to its success, ensuring our workers are fairly compensated with a livable minimum wage, and well trained, supporting organized labor whenever possible. This includes guaranteeing unions the right to organize and represent their members without having to face restrictions or attack from misguided legislation.

And we must fix the irresponsible tax plan Republican Congress recently passed. A plan that slashed deductions for hard working people and in the end will force many of us to pay more -- so we can finance a tax break for the rich and powerful. Instead, we need a tax plan that benefits low and blue-collar workers, with the ultra wealthy paying their fair share.

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