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1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes
2. Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
- No
Do you support increasing defense spending?
- No
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No
3. Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
- Yes
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Yes
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No
2. Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
- Yes
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- No
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No
1. Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
- No
2. Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
- Unknown Position
Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice
1. It is not reasonable to answer the above two questions with just yes or no answers because these are vastly complicated areas in an immense budget. Would I support reducing defense spending by reducing some troop levels? YES. Would I support reducing spending that is critical to maintaining our technological edge? NO. Would I support simply increasing taxes? NO. Would I support increasing taxes in certain areas but lowering them in others? Maybe. It would depend on the specifics.
- "The bottom line of the Republican Budget? It shortchanges Californians. It does nothing to help families in Torrance who have seen their paychecks stagnate. Instead, it gifts yet another massive tax break to the top 1 percent." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/960959/rap-lieu-statement-on-gop-2016-budget#.VbEpYHUVhHw (votesmart.org)
"In California--the eighth largest economy in the world--we put our fiscal house in order by investing in core priorities instead of giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to set national budget policy that raises the wages of the middle class; protects Medicare and Social Security, and invests in infrastructure, education, and innovation." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1066951/issue-position-budget-and-finance/?search=issue%20position#.WvCgNrQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
Rated 21% by National Taxpayers Union https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/1516/ted-lieu#.WvCY8LQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
"Would I support simply increasing taxes? NO. Would I support increasing taxes in certain areas but lowering them in others? Maybe. It would depend on the specifics." https://votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/1516/ted-lieu/#.WvCFCLQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
"In California--the eighth largest economy in the world--we put our fiscal house in order by investing in core priorities instead of giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to set national budget policy that raises the wages of the middle class; protects Medicare and Social Security, and invests in infrastructure, education, and innovation." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1066951/issue-position-budget-and-finance/?search=issue%20position#.WvCgNrQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
"Would I support simply increasing taxes? NO. Would I support increasing taxes in certain areas but lowering them in others? Maybe. It would depend on the specifics." https://votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/1516/ted-lieu/#.WvCFCLQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
Rated 21% by National Taxpayers Union https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/1516/ted-lieu#.WvCY8LQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
Rated 21% by National Taxpayers Union. https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/1516/ted-lieu#.WvCY8LQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
"It is not reasonable to answer the above two questions with just yes or no answers because these are vastly complicated areas in an immense budget. Would I support reducing defense spending by reducing some troop levels? YES. Would I support reducing spending that is critical to maintaining our technological edge? NO. Would I support simply increasing taxes? NO. Would I support increasing taxes in certain areas but lowering them in others? Maybe. It would depend on the specifics." 2014 PCT
“In California – the eighth largest economy in the world – we put our fiscal house in order by investing in core priorities instead of giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy.” http://votesmart.org/public-statement/952119/daily-breeze-south-bay-rep-ted-lieu-appointed-to-house-committee-overseeing-federal-budget#.VbEqvXUVhHw (votesmart.org)
“The bottom line of the Republican Budget? It shortchanges Californians. It does nothing to help families in Torrance who have seen their paychecks stagnate. Instead, it gifts yet another massive tax break to the top 1 percent.” http://votesmart.org/public-statement/960959/rap-lieu-statement-on-gop-2016-budget#.VbEpYHUVhHw (votesmart.org)
"In California â?? the eighth largest economy in the world â?? we put our fiscal house in order by investing in core priorities instead of giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/952119/daily-breeze-south-bay-rep-ted-lieu-appointed-to-house-committee-overseeing-federal-budget#.VbEqvXUVhHw (votesmart.org)
"Would I support simply increasing taxes? NO. Would I support increasing taxes in certain areas but lowering them in others? Maybe. It would depend on the specifics." https://votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/1516/ted-lieu/#.WvCFCLQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
"In California--the eighth largest economy in the world--we put our fiscal house in order by investing in core priorities instead of giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to set national budget policy that raises the wages of the middle class; protects Medicare and Social Security, and invests in infrastructure, education, and innovation." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1066951/issue-position-budget-and-finance (votesmart.org)
"Today, the House and Senate GOP cast their votes in favor of hurting middle class American families so that folks with estates worth $22 million can get a massive tax exemption." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1214785/rep-lieu-statement-on-passage-of-gop-tax-bill#.XaX6--dKhYg (votesmart.org)
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No Answer
1. Do you support lowering taxes as a way of promoting growth in the economy?
- No Answer
2. Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation?
- No Answer
3. It makes little sense to answer the above tax and spending questions with yes or no answers. Would I support federal stimulus for a bridge to nowhere? NO. Would I support federal stimulus to help reduce congestion on the 405? YES. Would I support a tax credit for making socks? NO. Would I support a tax credit for Film & TV production? YES. My answers will depend on specific issues. That's why limited forms like this make it difficult to have intelligent responses.
- “In California – the eighth largest economy in the world – we put our fiscal house in order by investing in core priorities instead of giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy.” http://votesmart.org/public-statement/952119/daily-breeze-south-bay-rep-ted-lieu-appointed-to-house-committee-overseeing-federal-budget#.VbEqvXUVhHw (votesmart.org)
"Would I support federal stimulus for a bridge to nowhere? NO. Would I support federal stimulus to help reduce congestion on the 405? YES. Would I support a tax credit for making socks? NO. Would I support a tax credit for Film & TV production? YES." https://votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/1516/ted-lieu/#.WvCFCLQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
"I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to set national budget policy that raises the wages of the middle class; protects Medicare and Social Security, and invests in infrastructure, education, and innovation." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1066951/issue-position-budget-and-finance (votesmart.org)
"I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to set national budget policy that raises the wages of the middle class; protects Medicare and Social Security, and invests in infrastructure, education, and innovation." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1066951/issue-position-budget-and-finance/?search=infrastructure#.W2MOVGdyIfI (votesmart.org)
"Would I support federal stimulus for a bridge to nowhere? NO. Would I support federal stimulus to help reduce congestion on the 405? YES. Would I support a tax credit for making socks? NO. Would I support a tax credit for Film & TV production? YES." https://votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/1516/ted-lieu/#.WvCFCLQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
"Would I support federal stimulus for a bridge to nowhere? NO. Would I support federal stimulus to help reduce congestion on the 405? YES. Would I support a tax credit for making socks? NO. Would I support a tax credit for Film & TV production? YES." https://votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/1516/ted-lieu/#.WvCFCLQ-eRs (votesmart.org)
"Mr. Speaker, unleashing the full potential of America means fully investing in the American people.Unfortunately, the Republican plan for our country is to slash investments in education, transportation and manufacturing." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/982473/the-first-100-days-of-114th-congress#.VbErJXUVhHw (votesmart.org)
"In California â?? the eighth largest economy in the world â?? we put our fiscal house in order by investing in core priorities instead of giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/952119/daily-breeze-south-bay-rep-ted-lieu-appointed-to-house-committee-overseeing-federal-budget#.VbEqvXUVhHw (votesmart.org)
“Mr. Speaker, unleashing the full potential of America means fully investing in the American people.
Unfortunately, the Republican plan for our country is to slash investments in education, transportation and manufacturing.” http://votesmart.org/public-statement/982473/the-first-100-days-of-114th-congress#.VbErJXUVhHw (votesmart.org)
"It makes little sense to answer the above tax and spending questions with yes or no answers. Would I support federal stimulus for a bridge to nowhere? NO. Would I support federal stimulus to help reduce congestion on the 405? YES. Would I support a tax credit for making socks? NO. Would I support a tax credit for Film & TV production? YES. My answers will depend on specific issues. That's why limited forms like this make it difficult to have intelligent responses." 2014 PCT
1. This answer would depend on the reforms. Do I support reforms that put an even more incessant and suffocating obsession on testing? NO. Do I support reforms that will reduce class sizes? YES.
I believe respect for the education profession starts with student success; and student success depends on adequate education funding and quality educators.
As a Member of Congress, I will fight for more resources and funding, including co-sponsoring legislation and amendments and lobbying my colleagues to ensure that we can attract and retain the highest quality education professionals and provide the necessary classroom tools, resources and facilities.
- "This answer would depend on the reforms. Do I support reforms that put an even more incessant and suffocating obsession on testing? NO. Do I support reforms that will reduce class sizes? YES.I believe respect for the education profession starts with student success; and student success depends on adequate education funding and quality educators. " 2014 PCT
1. Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline?
- No
2. Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production?
- No
1. Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes
1. Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act?
- No
1. Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No
Do you support same-sex marriage?
- Yes
1. Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict?
- Yes
2. Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the United States from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- No Answer
Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?
- No
1. Agriculture
- No Answer
2. Arts
- No Answer
3. Defense
- No Answer
4. Education
- No Answer
5. Environment
- No Answer
6. Homeland Security
- No Answer
7. International aid
- No Answer
8. Medical Research
- No Answer
9. Scientific Research
- No Answer
10. Space exploration
- No Answer
11. United Nations
- No Answer
12. Welfare
- No Answer
13. Capital gains taxes
- No Answer
14. Corporate taxes
- No Answer
15. Excise taxes (alcohol)
- No Answer
16. Excise taxes (cigarettes)
- No Answer
17. Excise taxes (transportation fuel)
- No Answer
18. Income taxes (low-income families)
- No Answer
19. Income taxes (middle-income families)
- No Answer
20. Income taxes (high-income families)
- No Answer
21. Inheritance taxes
- No Answer
22. Payroll taxes
- No Answer
23. It is impossible to answer the above questions in this limited format. Would I support increasing corporate taxes across the board? NO. Would I support closing corporate loopholes that allow inversions? YES. How much revenues we need also depends on the state of the economy and the state of the budget. Are there cuts being proposed? If so, where? How much are the cuts? What are the tradeoffs? Do we need more revenues? To answer the above questions in the abstract is impossible.
- It is impossible to answer the above questions in this limited format. Would I support increasing education funding so schools can do more rigid testing? NO. Would I support increasing education funding to reduce class sizes? YES. Would I support increasing funding for space exploration to the moon? NO. Would I support increasing funding for space exploration to Mars and other planets? YES. Without specifics, it is impossible to answer the above questions in any meaningful manner.
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes
2. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- Yes
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- No
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No
Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes
1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- Unknown Position
