Issues
JOB CREATION and TAX RELIEF
The economic relief and jobs creation bill provided tax cuts to 95% of American workers in 2009; provided targeted investments in clean energy, transportation and technology; and created and saved millions of jobs, including here in the Hudson Valley through:
ECONOMIC GROWTH and EQUALITY
Investments in a new innovation agenda -- scientific research, new manufacturing technologies, skills training, and education – is spurring successful American competition in the global marketplace that will ensure economic growth for generations.
HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM & AFFORDABILITY
Health insurance reform is ending abuses in the insurance system, such as denial of coverage for preexisting conditions, while also cutting health care costs for families, small businesses, and taxpayers. This landmark law is making health insurance accessible for tens of millions of Americans who previously lacked coverage, while cutting the federal budget deficit.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Deficit reduction is a central priority in the most recent budget blueprint, which would reduce the federal budget deficit by at least 50% by 2013.
ENERGY INDEPENDENCE & INNOVATION
The American Clean Energy and Security Act, which passed the House of Representatives, would help break our dependence on foreign oil by spurring investment in clean energy technology and achieving a broad-based shift to sustainable energy use. Green jobs will bolster our economy for decades, and energy independence will give families relief from high energy costs.
CONSUMER PROTECTION
The Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights is cracking down on unfair fee, rate, and penalty provisions that often saddle credit card holders with a permanent and escalating debt load, while also stepping up enforcement of essential card-holder protections. Congresswoman Lowey is fighting to extend these protections to small businesses that are increasingly dependent on credit cards to operate.
NATIONAL SECURITY and CARE FOR OUR VETERANS
Improved benefits for families of our fallen soldiers are ensuring their children have full and free access to college through coverage under the expanded New GI Bill of Rights.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
The Hate Crimes Prevention Act is giving local prosecutors and Police departments the tools to confront crimes of bias and uphold standards of fairness and equality under the law.
HOMELAND SECURITY
Improved security procedures and technology at border-crossings, ports, and commercial airliners are better protecting our homeland and giving local emergency personnel the tools to prevent and react to terrorist attacks.
