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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018

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Olson touts tax cut, jobs, affordable health care, energy independence Incumbent Pete Olson, Republican, Sri Preston Kukarni, Democrat, John B. McElligott, Libertarian and Kellen Sweny, independent, are on the Nov. 6 ballot for the Texas Dist. 22 Congressional seat. Fort Bend Independent asked the nominees of the two major political parties to explain their platform. Why should people vote for you? I’ve been honored to serve as the conservative voice in Congress for the incredible people of the 22nd Congressional district over the past ten years. I have faithfully represented your interests in Washington, DC to limit federal government overreach, eliminate job killing regulations and lower the federal tax burden to empower the creation of more jobs while ensuring a stronger military and more secure nation. Today, thanks to conservative control of Washington, America has the strongest labor market in nearly 20 years. Since we passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act over 1.6 million jobs have been created, as of August we have

Olson 7.1 million job openings and our 3.7 % unemployment rate is at a 49 year low. Manufacturing jobs grew 10 times faster in President Trump’s first 21 months in office than in President Obama’s final 21 months in office. That’s historic economic growth! But America’s resurgence as the leading global economy doesn’t just stop there. Texas and America lead the world in oil and gas production. Our liquid freedom is being sent to allies across the globe, crushing

rogue nations like Russia and Iran. While serving as a pilot in the U.S. Navy, I saw firsthand the importance of having a strong military to keep our country safe from foreign adversaries. Over the past two years we’ve refocused on our military and the effects have been noticeable – we’re crushing ISIS, taking the fight to the terrorists and securing America’s place as the leader of the free world. Congress secured funding for the Department of Defense to rebuild our Armed Forces, restore military readiness and prepare our men and women in uniform so they can better defend our nation. The bill also included a well-deserved 2.6% pay raise for our troops, the largest in nine years. After Hurricane Harvey, I worked hand-in-hand with my colleagues on a local, state and federal level to ensure our community had what we needed to recover including securing $537 million for critical disaster recovery projects in our area. This funding will go towards fully funding projects such as See Olson, Page 3

Kulkarni: Universal healthcare, gun control, debt free education & ‘Make America Decent Again’

Why should people vote for you? After serving America for almost 15 years overseas, I could no longer serve under an administration that is violating the basic values that made America the great country it is today. When a judge is told he can’t do his job because he’s Mexican-American, or when the administration refuses to condemn a Nazi rally in Charlottesville, we have to take a stand and speak out for true American values. I’m running for Congress because I believe our country is one that treats those who are less fortunate with compassion, that is reasonable in the way we deal with each other, and treats all people with decency and respect. What are your policy positions on healthcare, gun control, climate change, and immigration? Over the past decade, healthcare costs have spiraled out of control. Medical bills are now one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in this country. Universal healthcare programs, like Medicare and Medicaid, will make sure that Americans

Kulkarni won’t face bankruptcy due to the cost of their medical bills. (America must have a truly universal health care system, which brings down costs and ensures that no one suffers or dies simply because they cannot afford healthcare. We will advocate for a single payer system, such as Medicare for all, to achieve this goal. https:// www.kulkarniforcongress.com/ issues) The rate of gun violence in America is unique to the

developed world. Parents and community members should not have to live in fear of repeated mass shootings at their children’s schools and public gathering places. I believe in sensible gun safety laws, such as universal background checks. We must base environmental policy on evidence not ideology, and accept the overwhelming consensus among scientific experts that human activity is causing climate change. Congress must pass comprehensive immigration reform that is sensible and compassionate, and takes into account the practical realities of maintaining security along a 2,000 mile border with Mexico. Are you in favor of continuing the Trump administration’s tax reform? If not, what is your alternative? We need a tax policy that is fair and equitable, and benefits the middle class and wage earners. The Trump administration’s policies have caused the deficit to explode to nearly a trillion dollars. That’s not sustainable. A more reasonable tax policy would prioritize growth in small See Kulkarni, Page 3

Classic chili Challenge

Baking Crowd Favorite: Stafford High School’s Culinary Art Academy 5th & 6th Period students and Commercial Baking Winner. SMSD Culinary Art Academy 1st & 2nd Period students.

More than 2,000 supporters came out to the 8th annual Classic Chili Challenge hosted by Classic Chevy Sugar Land on Oct. 13. With the addition of a Dessert Bake Off, this year’s event will go down in the books as one of the best yet. Classic Chevy Sugar Land owner Jeff Sebastian says, “Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the chili cookoff and bake off a success. This year we raised $60,000. All of this money goes Eric Dixon, president, Sugar Land Police Officers Association, directly to Fort Bend County receives First Responders’ Chili Crowd Favorite first place trophy See Chili, Page 5 from Classic Chevy Sugar Land owner Jeff Sebastian , right.


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