Lou Radkowski is dedicated to helping families improve their quality of life and ensuring all individuals have access to educational and economic benefits. He supports investment in technology to enhance education and infrastructure and recognizes the need to maintain the natural beauty of the 5th District.
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Quiz Answers:
Illegal Immigrants
Find them and send them to their country of origin.
Universal Health Care
I oppose universal health care.
Pennsylvania Brain Drain
Offer individual financial incentives such as student loan repayment to encourage youth to stay.
Campaign Finance Reform
Place a cap on the amount of money that can be contributed by individuals, special interest groups and candidates.
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
Even if some scientists claim the debate on climate change is not settled, Congress should reduce emissions with alternative energy sources, hybrid motor vehicles, clean coal and nuclear energy.
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
I agree with the law’s goals, but not with its “one-size-fits-all” approach to education that overemphasizes testing and doesn't provide enough money to schools to achieve success. The law should be modified.
Transportation Funding
Re-allocating the money in the State Motor License Fund currently earmarked for the state police to fund road and bridge repairs. The state police funding would come from the state’s General Fund instead.