Straight Facts About Our Candidates
U.S. House of Representatives, Minnesota, District 2
COLEEN ROWLEY IS ON OUR SIDE
Coleen Rowley will “fi ght for universal health coverage so all Americans can get quality health care when they need it.” She opposes outsourcing and supports job training and placement assistance for our veterans. She will work to “prioritize education from early childhood through the graduate level.” She will work to encourage “the best and brightest minds to become teachers.” (Star Tribune, 11/29/05; Rowley press release, 11/22/05; www.coleenrowley.com)
JOHN KLINE IS FAILING WORKING FAMILIES
Increased Costs of Our Health Care.
John Kline voted for health care savings accounts that shift costs—and risks—to workers. (H.R. 525, Vote #426, 7/26/05)
Cut Billions from Working Family Programs.
John Kline voted to slash funding for student loans, Medicare, Medicaid, child support enforcement, agricultural programs and assistance for local employers hurt by unfair trade agreements. (S. 1932, Vote #670, 12/19/05)
Rewarded Companies for Moving Jobs Overseas.
John Kline voted for a bill that provided $40 billion in tax breaks for companies that export jobs and $140 billion in new corporate tax cuts. (H.R. 4520, Vote #259, 6/17/04)
VOTE Nov. 7
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