League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues United States Representative; District 37

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Economy and Jobs, Health Care, Energy Policy, National Security, Immigration Reform Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. In this time of high unemployment and budget deficits, what are the most important steps that should be taken to improve our nation’s economy and sustain job creation? Answer from Mervin Evans: Rebuilding America and Jobs Rebuilding America's infrastructure + roads, bridges, waste water treatment, mass transit and high-speed light-rail, would improve our quality of life, create millions of good paying jobs, and strengthen our economy. We can pay for this by ending the Bush tax cuts and loopholes for the rich, and by pulling back our military footprint in countries like Japan that pose no threat to us whatsoever. 2. What, if any, changes should be made to federal health care policies or programs? Answer from Mervin Evans: Medicare Don't turn Medicare into a voucher system for insurance companies, which will mean higher costs and less treatment. Instead, focus on ending massive fraud and abuse in states like Michigan and Florida. Integrate seamless electronic transfer between payers and providers to ensure the validity of all claims and protect patient information. Require the government to negotiate on behalf of the American people to lower pharmaceutical prices under Medicare Part D. 3. What are your priorities with respect to our nation’s energy policy? Answer from Mervin Evans: The Environment The environment, our air, lakes, rivers and forests, are crucial to our 37th district economy. The degradation of our air and water, along with global warming, threaten the very survival of our species here on mother earth. We must protect the environment in order to preserve our way of life and our tourism industry. 4. What, if any, changes should be made with respect to our nation’s security, including our national defense or anti-terrorism measures? Answer from Mervin Evans: Dear Mr. Vice President Biden: Glenda the baby gorilla at the Los Angeles Zoo is getting better care than the veterans at the VA Wadsworth Medical Center-Westwood. Every part of the Medical Center appears to be in crisis! 40% Cutbacks can not and will not enhance the quality of care we expect from one of the finest medical service providers in the world. The President can not lead with Sound Bites. There is No Excuse or anyone else to blame. Thank You. MERVIN EVANS 5. What is your position on the issue of immigration reform? What, if any, changes to legislation or policy would you support? Answer from Mervin Evans: No Statement 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. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.