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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
San Diego, Riverside County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
Smart Voter

Michael Benoit
Answers Questions

Candidate for
United States Representative; District 50

 
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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. In this time of high unemployment, what are the most important steps that should be taken to improve our nation’s economy?

We need to drastically reduce the federal government, including taxes and the economy will begin to heal.

2. How should the federal budget deficit be addressed, now and into the future? How should budget priorities for defense and domestic programs be adjusted?

Ron Paul has a plan to cut one trillion in federal spending the first year and I support that plan.

3. What are your priorities with respect to our nation’s energy policy? Should there be an emphasis on clean energy and reducing carbon emissions, and/or on reducing our dependence on foreign sources?

We should allow for alternative fuels such as Hemp Oil.

4. What, if any, changes should be made to federal health care policies or programs?

We need to repeal health care mandates on the people.

5. What, if any, changes should be made to federal rules on campaign financing?

Allow peaceful people to give all they want.


Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. References to opponents are not permitted.

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