League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles, San Bernardino County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
	Bob Duran Answers Questions Candidate for United States Representative; District 27

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 must eliminate excessive and unnecessary business regulations that hinder job creation and innovation. Congress should approve all major rules before unaccountable bureaucrats enforce them against the public. It's also essential that we simplify the tax system. This will spur investment, promote growth, and improve the standard of living for all Americans. We must encourage entrepreneurial activity free from excessive government interference so businesses can hire new workers and grow.

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?

Washington politicians have made matters worse by failing to adopt a budget for the past three years. The result is low growth, high unemployment, high gas prices and economic insecurity. To restore confidence in our economy and strengthen our currency, we need balanced budgets and a plan to pay down our debt. This will spur economic growth and increase prosperity. The longer we wait, the more severe the required solution will be. If we continue on our fiscally reckless path, we'll face punishing tax hikes, severe austerity measures and a permanently stale economy with high unemployment.

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?

Washington politicians have failed to advance an energy policy that will lead to American energy independence and lower energy prices. They have blocked construction of the Keystone Pipeline that would bring oil from Canada to America and create thousands of jobs. Instead, they have subsidized Solyndra and similar companies that have gone bankrupt and laid off thousands. We need to pursue an "all of the above" energy policy that allows all energy technologies to compete in the marketplace on their own merits, and in a responsible manner. Only then can we enjoy energy independence and steady economic growth.

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