League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton, Butler County, OH November 4, 2008 Election
	Steve Chabot Answers Questions Candidate for US Representative; District 1

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

1. What are the two most pressing issues you will face if you are elected? (50 word limit)

One, passing a comprehensive energy plan will lower gas prices, improve our energy independence and enhance our national security.

Two, promoting pro-growth fiscal policies will be critical for already-strained family budgets and for businesses' ability to create new jobs.

2. How will you address each of those issues? (100 word limit)

The U.S. must pursue a comprehensive energy plan that includes expanded domestic drilling as well as investment in renewable energy like wind and solar power. Until we gain greater energy independence, our economy will be unduly influenced by third world dictators in OPEC.

Pro-growth fiscal policies include keeping taxes low, reducing wasteful spending in government, and opening international markets for American products. Making the tax cuts permanent is a pivotal first step for families struggling to make ends meet as it is and for small businesses we depend on to create 70 percent of our new jobs. supports

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