we need to to reduce unemployment for veterans and military spouses and ensure those who serve our nation receive the health care and benefits they were promised.
I believe that by supporting small businesses, raising wages, improving education and workforce training, and investing in new industries, the United States will continue to be a global economic leader.
I support a smart and balanced approach to budgeting that funds our national defense, children’s health care, education, substance abuse prevention, and other key programs.
I’ve introduced bipartisan legislation to repeal the 2001 and 2002 war authorizations, reassert Congress’ role in authorizing military action, and take away the blank check that multiple Presidents have used to fight wars across the globe.
Sixteen years ago today, based on faulty intelligence, Congress authorized war against Iraq. Despite the brave service of U.S. troops, the war represented a massive failure by our political leaders. And yet the Iraq War authorization remains on the books. It’s time to change that