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Healthcare reform is important to the stability of our nation and the well-being of its people. Our current system is too expensive and too many Americans cannot afford healthcare. Many policy ideas have been introduced to solve the problem, including a government-takeover of the industry. I support solutions that are free market-based and disagree with the $1 trillion Democratic Party plan. I agree with President Ronald Reagan about the dangers of socialized medicine. The nation must solve our healthcare problem via private means.
Here is a list of policy ideas that reduce costs, expand access and increase the quality of healthcare for every American – and most importantly does so in a way our country can afford: 1) Increase competition and lower costs by allowing individuals and businesses to buy insurance across state lines; 2) Expand access to “group coverage rates” by giving individuals, small businesses and other entities the power to join together to get health insurance at lower prices, the same way large businesses and labor unions do; 3) Legislate medical liability reform that encourages speedy resolution of claims and deters junk lawsuits that drive up the cost of care; 4) Encourage insurers to offer incentives for wellness care and prevention, just like auto insurance companies discount your rate for being a safe driver; 5) Ensure that all individuals have access to coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions by establishing private sector-based “universal access programs.”
These are just a handful of ideas that would dramatically reform the industry and not require massive government intervention and spending. In comparing the plans of America’s two political parties, I support the common sense approach proposed by Congressional Republicans, which includes both Republican and Democratic ideas. Read the GOP Healthcare Plan. The bottom-line in the healthcare debate is that reform must happen for the good of our nation. We must get costs lowered and access expanded. During my campaign and as your Congressman I will fight to achieve those goals.
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(PRESS RELEASE/INDIANAPOLIS/OCTOBER 10, 2009) — In front of a large crowd of supporters on West Washington Street among an Indianapolis business corridor his family helped build, Republican Carlos May of Indianapolis officially announced his candidacy for Indiana’s Seventh Congressional District at a press conference today at Noon. The event took place on the west side of Indianapolis at a Mexican-American family-owned business at 2614 West Washington Street, located in the middle of one of Indianapolis’ busiest Hispanic business communities.
May, who currently works for the City of Indianapolis as a Mayor’s Neighborhood Liaison, says he disagrees with recent decisions by Congress and is taking action: “The last two election cycles have seen voters universally reject politics as usual. The call has been for the next generation of Republican leaders to step up. Today I am accepting that challenge.”
May says people are frustrated that Washington and its insiders are not meeting the important challenges of our time. “I understand how to lead Central Indiana to prosperity in the global economy and to safety in an unstable world. I pledge to offer strong leadership that puts people first,” he said.
May, who lives in Pike Township, says he will use lessons learned from his international business experience to advance Central Indiana in the global economy and draw from his previous two years as Mayor Ballard’s neighborhood liaison as the basis of how he intends to continue “on-the-ground” interaction with constituents. “My time working in Indianapolis neighborhoods for the Mayor’s Office has prepared me well to be an accessible, energetic Congressman. I have spent 12-hour days in the community discussing the issues citizens face and intend to spend the next ten months on the campaign trail listening to voters and non-voters alike.” May has also earned a B.A. in Political Science from Wabash College and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
“Congress’ first response should not be throwing more government at the nation’s problems,” May said. “What I believe sets this next generation of leadership apart is that we are willing to think ‘outside the box’ and look to innovative solutions rather than increasing the size of bureaucracy in Washington.” May’s top issues include: balancing the federal budget; reforming the healthcare and insurance industries; improving benefits for veterans; lowering taxes for all Americans, and providing job-finding assistance to correspond with his efforts to bring economic development to the District.
May also believes the United States should stand firm in the fight against terrorism currently going on around the World: “For our country’s long-term security, it’s important to have stable regimes in Iraq and Afghanistan that view America as an ally and who help us in the battle against extremists trying to destroy freedom.”
May said he strongly disagrees with the incumbent Seventh District Congressman on several issues, particularly Carson’s support for government bailouts, government-run healthcare, higher taxes, and his opposition to cutting off federal funding for ACORN. May said, “Healthcare is a primary economic engine for our region and his support of government-run healthcare is hurting the Indianapolis economy.” May continued, “When he votes not to de-fund an organization caught on camera promoting immoral practices and business fraud, he votes in contrast to Hoosier values – common sense values.”
