John Walsh in Survey of 2014 Senate campaign websites
On Homeland Security:
Worked to prohibit warrantless cell phone tracking
Standing Strong for our Civil Liberties In Montana: we know how important it is to protect our civil liberties and freedoms from the federal government.
While it is imperative that we maintain our national security and protect ourselves against acts of terrorism, we cannot do so at the expense of the freedoms that we hold dear, including our right to privacy.
I'm proud to have worked with Governor Bullock on passing a law requiring state and local governments to get warrants before accessing personal cell phone data--
becoming the first state in history to prohibit warrantless cell phone tracking.
Source: 2014 Montana Senate campaign website, JohnWalsh2014.com
Mar 17, 2014
On Budget & Economy:
Top priority as Senator: lower the federal deficit
We owe it to future generations of Montanans to reduce our debt and deficit. You and I both know what it's like to work hard and balance our household budgets, and we should expect no less from Congress.
We must balance our budget--the right way, without depriving seniors of their Social Security and Medicare benefits.
In order to get our fiscal house in order we must identify the parts of our budget that are wasteful and no longer working.
This should be a top priority of all our elected officials and I will work each day as your Senator to lower the federal deficit.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, JohnWalsh2014.com, "Issues"
Feb 10, 2014
On Civil Rights:
Equal pay for equal work for women
As a husband of more than 29 years to my wonderful wife, Janet, and now watching my granddaughter Kennedy start to grow, I firmly believe in fighting for equal treatment for women.
This includes making sure that they receive equal pay for equal work and protecting their right to make their own health care decisions.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, JohnWalsh2014.com, "Issues"
Feb 10, 2014
On Crime:
First state to prohibit warrantless cell phone tracking
We know how important it is to protect our civil liberties and freedoms from the federal government. While it is imperative that we maintain our national security, we cannot do so at the expense of the freedoms that we hold dear, including our right to
privacy.I'm proud to have worked on passing a law requiring state and local governments to get warrants before accessing personal cell phone data--becoming the first state in history to prohibit warrantless cell phone tracking.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, JohnWalsh2014.com, "Issues"
Feb 10, 2014
On Social Security:
Fight to protect crucial benefits for Montana's seniors
Our seniors have spent their lifetimes working and paying into Social Security & Medicare. They deserve to have the benefits and services they have earned and are counting on in their retirements.
I will fight to protect these crucial benefits against Washington special interests that seek to balance our budget on the backs of Montana's seniors.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, JohnWalsh2014.com, "Issues"
Feb 10, 2014
On Welfare & Poverty:
Support federal & state services for Indian tribes
The Indian Tribes in Montana have a long and rich history in our state, but currently face challenges that need to be addressed. In many of the tribes, unemployment rates are unacceptable--oftentimes more than quadruple the Montana or national averages.
We need to help these communities create good-paying jobs and develop a well-trained workforce.The government shutdown last year that had disastrous consequences for Montana's Indian nations.
Essential services including nutrition assistance, bus service for rural areas and home health care for the elderly were stopped. Supporting the services that the tribes count on is vital. Critical food assistance programs must be preserved, as should
the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. I will support both of these initiatives to help our Indian nations thrive & prosper.
Finally, it is imperative to do everything we can to make sure the Little Shell tribe is recognized by the federal government.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, JohnWalsh2014.com, "Issues"
Feb 10, 2014
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