Keith Richardson believes Congress needs a qualified proponent of fiscal responsibility and family-affirming public polices. Richardson has practiced law in both State and Federal Appellate Courts and has taught Constitutional Law and Ethics, and he recognizes the need for sweeping reforms in the legal system.
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Illegal Immigrants
Offer a six-month window in which illegal immigrants who identify themselves and leave the country will be given priority status if they legally re-enter the country.
Universal Health Care
I oppose universal health care.
Pennsylvania Brain Drain
Reduce the taxes and regulations applied to individuals and corporations.
Campaign Finance Reform
Campaign contributions should not be regulated.
Iraq
I believe we should stay in Iraq for as long as we are making progress toward the goals of the Iraqi government taking over, and the Iraqi army providing adequate security.
Climate Change
We do not know if global climate change is happening. We cannot act until we study it further.
Energy Independence
Congress should support alternative energy research, such as clean-coal and ethanol projects, and also promote nuclear power and conservation.
No Child Left Behind
NCLB is failing to close the achievement gap, won't make its 2014 goals, and has not significantly improved reading and math achievement. The law should be scrapped.
Transportation Funding
Lease roads to private entities and abolish the Turnpike Commission.