League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles, Orange County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
	Sanford W. "Sandy" Kahn Answers Questions Candidate for United States Representative; District 47

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Questions & Answers

1. In this time of high unemployment, what are the most important steps that should be taken to improve our nation’s economy?

You can not tax your way to prosperity. The engines of economic growth are entrepreneurs. Over taxation and regulation gums-up the engines of economic growth. Prosperity flows from economic policies that encourage Work, Saving and New Investment. I don't care what your political philosophy is--the same old, same old isn't working anymore. We have to get back on a sustainable growth path

2. How should the federal budget deficit be addressed, now and into the future? How should budget priorities for defense and domestic programs be adjusted?

First, get rid of Base Line budgeting. Second, total Federal expenditures should be limited to grow no more than the percentage increase in population and inflation. This would be about 3% a year. The primary responsibility of the Federal Govt. is National Defense and the security of the United States without sacrificing constitutional principles. After national defense, there will have to be compromises on domestic spending priorities.

3. What are your priorities with respect to our nation’s energy policy? Should there be an emphasis on clean energy and reducing carbon emissions, and/or on reducing our dependence on foreign sources?

I firmly support increased Domestic Oil Production, utilizing the latest safety technology, to lessen our dependence on foreign oil and make us more secure. Our GOAL as a country should be to make OPEC irrelevant. Also, I want the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada to be completed. It is better that the oil from Canada goes to us not to China

4. What, if any, changes should be made to federal health care policies or programs?

The problem with health care is that there is no competition in the market place. Individuals should be able to buy health insurance across state lines and free from mandates. I would support a medical voucher for those who need it to buy a basic medical insurance policy.

5. What, if any, changes should be made to federal rules on campaign financing?

Individuals should be able to give as much money as they want to any candidate as long as it is promptly reported and made public. For Congressional candidates the limit before having to register with the Federal Election Commission should be raised to $50,000 from $5,000.

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