Paul Berry III's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (MO) - District 1
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Issue Positions
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- Respect for religious and pro-life beliefs are a cornerstone to developing the Family unit. (votesmart.org)
- "As your next Congressman, I will pass legislation that requires the United States to operate with a balanced budget within 12 years and ban the practice of borrowing money from other nations (such as China) for non-emergency purposes within 5 years." (berryforusa.com)
- "I am a pro-business politico and love fighting for low taxes, however, I will NOT borrow money from China so our Nation does not have to face the fact that our Federal government is living above her means." (berryforusa.com)
- To reignite the job growth within Missouri Congressional District One, the St. Louis Region requires leadership that will support developing an educated workforce, address violent crime, streamline local business regulation, eliminate 'Ponzi scheme' tax policies and fight to pass United States laws that supports the individual American worker and small business. (votesmart.org)
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- "I have a simple approach to Federal tax policy, review all Federal government spending, cut any Federal operation that is unnecessary or ineffective, and fairly tax our businesses and citizens to provide for sensible Federal government operations." (berryforusa.com)
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- "As your next United States Congressman, I will pass Federal School Choice legislation that will permit a student's Federal, state and local tax dollars to be utilized as tuition at a qualified private school or at another public school, with the only requirement that such student who receives a School Choice voucher maintains both quality school attendance and good behavior." (berryforusa.com)
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- "As your next congressman, I will seek passage of Federal legislation that prohibits any local jurisdiction from banning open carry of a firearm by a legal firearms owner. The current Missouri statute permits the City of St. Louis and other local jurisdictions to ban open carry of a firearm by a lawful firearms owner pursuant to section 21.750 RSMO." (berryforusa.com)
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- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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- "Any person over the age of 18 years old residing in the United States of America without citizenship or permanent residency who does not apply for temporary residency during the one year application period or enters the United States of America unlawfully during or after one year application period shall be deported from the United States of America upon a lifetime entry ban." (berryforusa.com)
- "Any person over the age of 18 years old who resides in the United States of America without citizenship or permanent residency may apply for permanent residency without the threat of immediate deportation by the United States government during a one-year application period." (berryforusa.com)
- "Any person residing in the United States of America without citizenship or permanent residency who is under 18 years old shall be granted on their 18th birthday temporary residency in the United States of America for a period of five years." (berryforusa.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Addressing the United States being taken advantage of by large foreign nations due to unequal trade agreements is one of my major Federal legislative priorities as your next United States Congressman. My three prong approach will provide a fair playing field for our Nation's international business community, increase our Nation's supply chain security for essential goods and address our trade deficit with China." (berryforusa.com)
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