OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Agriculture; Construction; Fisheries; Manufacturing; Media.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.A., International Business/ Marketing, Oregon State; Graduate studies, Middle Tennessee State; currently pursuing a MPP, Regent University.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None.
"Willamette Values, Unwavering Commitment"
"My mission is to empower you, the people of the 5th District, so you can achieve the American Dream. My life experiences have taught me how to get from the impossible to the possible and how to turn from the doubtful to the hopeful. This is the spirit of leadership I propose -knowledgeable, decisive, and assertive- for a new Oregon."
Jobs and Economy: We must seek prosperity through balance, utilization and diversification; create jobs by encouraging business and industry; provide an even playing field for farmers through deregulation and trading opportunities while enforcing "fair trade."
Taxes: I support President Bush's tax reduction act and will
oppose efforts to repeal it. The government should not keep your money
in times of federal surplus. I support the President's stimulus plan. The
additional targeted tax cuts are needed to
promote economic recovery.
President Bush: Great leadership: character, integrity, vision and fortitude. Like him I will extol our values, provide vision, encourage unity, and strengthen our resolve to protect our nation and freedoms.
Defense: America is at war. I support additional funding for our military and intelligence services.
Education: I believe funding needs to be targeted at classrooms. I support smaller class sizes, increased funding of the "No Child Left Behind Act," giving teachers the tools needed to provide a disciplined and focused environment, and standardized testing to measure our progress towards our educational goals.
Seniors: I will protect the Social Security benefits of seniors. Social Security funds must be spent on Social Security benefits, not government programs. I support a prescription drug benefit and strengthening Social Security.
2nd Amendment: I strongly support our Constitutional rights.
Vote Craig Schelske for Congress.
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(This information furnished by Craig Schelske for Congress.)