League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
San Diego, Imperial County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
	Bernard l Portley Answers Questions Candidate for United States Representative; District 51

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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?

eliminate rules laws that restrict companies from doing her business. Too many environmental laws that are put in without much thought given to how they may damaged the economy. Reduce or eliminate the power the unions have. Unions have no business and kids education the parents are the ones that should make the call.

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?

Cut taxes which in the past has shown generate more revenue.

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 needed generated more sources of energy such as natural gas and drilling for oil. eliminate the use of corn with gasoline. Stop wasting money on these green energy special interests. new source of energy will be created by private sector not some government edictPerea

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

Do away with Obama care. Keep the keep the people's current insurance programs intact. Establish a program for people with pre-existing conditions and for those who cannot afford insurance.

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

To run for office should be free. Restrict the amount of money the unions can give.

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