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« Politicians 2009
Steven LaTourette
- Steven LaTourette's Photo
- From:
Brainbridge, OH
- Office Sought:
US House of Representatives 14th district Republican
- Offices previously held:
Lake County Prosecutor-1989-1995
- Steven's reasons for seeking office:
It has been my pleasure to serve the people of Northeast Ohio for the past 14 years in the House of Representatives and I have accomplished a great deal. However, I feel that there is much more that needs to be done especially in these tough economic times, and I look forward to the opportunity of continuing my service to the people of the 14th district.
- Steven's qualifications:
As a 7-term member of the House of Representatives I have become a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, as well as the Ranking Member of the Coast Guard Subcommittee. I have been able to effectively work with my colleagues from both parties to bring hundreds of millions of dollars in transportation funding to the Greater Cleveland area, including funding for bridge, road, rail and airport improvements. I also was able to help save more than 1,100 jobs at Cleveland’s Defense Finance and Accounting Service, which the Pentagon hoped to close as part of its Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process.
- Where Steven stands on the issues:
The Economy-We need to create more jobs in the U.S. by rebuilding our infrastructure, which translates to 47,500 new jobs for every $1 billion we invest. We need to create new green manufacturing jobs and build on our regions strong health care industry. We should also reduce regulations and job-killing tax burdens on small business, which is the economic engine of the economy.
- Steven's priorities if elected:
Working to pass legislation that will reduce the burden on small businesses, creating more jobs in Northeast Ohio, and lowering taxes for the middle class.
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