League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura Counties, CA June 3, 2014 Election
	Justin Donald Fareed Answers Questions Candidate for United States Representative; District 24

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Questions & Answers

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?

Our government cannot continue to spend more than it takes in. If we stay on the current fiscal path, our country won't be able to afford the promises it's made in the past or pay for the investments needed for the future. We need to reduce wasteful spending and Congress must come together to achieve fiscal sustainability and generational equality. I support spending limits legislation that would stop Congress from increasing spending faster than inflation and population growth.

As well, our current tax system is broken and needs to be simplified. Taxpayers should not be punished because Congress cannot control its spending. My focus will be on helping Main Street, not Wall Street and I will work to reduce tax rates on working families and small businesses.

Finally, I will work to protect and preserve Social Security. We must keep our promise to America's seniors. I oppose any proposal that threatens the short-term or long-term viability of our Social Security system. I also oppose any reduction of benefits for those retired or nearing retirement. They have contributed to this system their entire working years and should be entitled to the benefits promised them.

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


Every American deserves access to quality health care at fair prices. The broken promises of Obamacare are an example of what happens when big government tries to fix a problem. I will work for health care reform that protects patient choice, keeps costs manageable, and gives everyone the ability to acquire the health care they need and the health insurance they want.

3. What are your priorities with respect to our nation’s energy policy?

We have tremendous viable energy resources within our Country deserving of exploration and development, in an environmentally sensitive manner. New technologies are opening up vast amounts of resources, allowing us to provide for our own future needs. This Administration's policies have left us too dependent on overseas oil, largely from hostile nations. I support a balanced approach, including the use of renewable resources, to enable our great nation to become more energy independent.

5. What is your position on the issue of immigration reform? What, if any, changes to legislation or policy would you support?

I support immigration reform that strengthens families, expands economic opportunity, and maximizes our public safety. I will support reforms that secure borders, that treat everyone in a fair and humane manner, and that maintain America's standing as a worldwide beacon of opportunity. I support a robust, fair and enforceable guest worker program, especially for our farms and agricultural industries.

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