Reducing
Gas Prices
Mike Erickson believes we must focus on the research and
development of new innovative fuels and technology so we can
begin to lessen our dependence on foreign oil and promote
energy alternatives.
Mike wants to expand the use of renewable energy such as
solar, wind and geothermal, while safely expanding domestic
oil drilling.
Economy & Jobs
As a successful businessman, Mike Erickson has balanced a
budget, worked to provide his employees with quality health
care and knows higher taxes cost jobs and hurt our economy.
Mike will fight to lower taxes and bring fiscal responsibility
to congress while reducing our national debt. Small businesses
are the backbone of Oregon�s economy. A strong economy will
bring new quality jobs to Oregon.
Health Care
As a business owner, Mike Erickson understands the difficulty
of providing quality and affordable healthcare to his
employees. As your congressman, Mike Erickson will work to
provide affordable health care to all citizens.
Mike believes we must bring competition and price transparency
into health care by creating a national online healthcare
marketplace where people can compare health care prices and
treatment costs against other local health care providers.
Veterans
Mike Erickson is committed to helping the men and women of our
armed forces. In Congress, Mike Erickson will work hard to
honor their service.
To do so, Mike is committed to:
- Ensuring veterans receive the highest quality health
care
- Advocating for disabled veterans
- Supporting education opportunities for returning
veterans
- Providing for the families of fallen soldiers
- Guaranteeing troops today have the best training and
equipment
Constituent Services
Fighting for your constituents is more than just casting votes
in congress; it is also about helping your constituents
navigate bureaucratic red tape. Mike Erickson has made
customer service a cornerstone of his business and will ensure
it is a cornerstone of his congressional office as well.
As Congressman, Mike Erickson is committed to building a staff
that is committed to helping Oregonians dealing with
difficulties regarding Social Security, Medicare, and
veterans� benefits, passports, Internal Revenue Service, small
business loans, and any other issues relating to federal
agencies.
Social Security
For one-third of Americans over 65, Social Security benefits
constitute 90% of their total income. We made a promise to
these people; the money they paid into Social Security would
be there when they retired. We must protect Social Security
benefits for our seniors and ensure the program is solvent
into the future.
As Congressman, Mike Erickson will fight to ensure Social
Security is solvent well into the future and the quality of
life does not suffer for those who are ready for retirement.
Immigration
Securing our nations borders is essential for our national
security and for our economy. As long as our borders are open,
we cannot ensure our safety. Mike Erickson believes Congress
must secure our border. He also believes we must streamline
the Visa process so American businesses can easily get the
workers they need and temporary workers do not have to fear
returning to their country when their Visa expires. |
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