Paul Tonko in ScienceDebate.org
On Education:
Worked to close the STEM gender gap
I have worked for years to support the millions of STEM-educated Americans we will need in the coming years, particularly to
close the gender gap we see in these careers and encourage more STEM-educated girls and women.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-20 election
Oct 9, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
Green New Deal needs support through legislation
I came to Congress because we had no clear energy policy. I have long worked to change this and set us up to combat climate change. I believe the Green New Deal, written as a resolution, set the aspirational goals for our nation. Now, we must enact
legislation that will become law, outlining the particular steps necessary to achieve those goals. We need both the big-picture, coalition building vision and the specifics, in law, to achieve said goals. The two approaches complement one another.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-20 election
Oct 9, 2020
On Gun Control:
Appeal Dickey to allow federal research re gun violence
When the CDC cannot research the public health consequences of widespread access to firearms, it outsizes the influence of partisan politics over sound science in making the public aware how deadly this epidemic has been. The Dickey Amendment should be
repealed. The federal government should pass universal background checks, close gun show loopholes, reduce magazines, ban bump stocks, stop people on the Terrorism Watch List or domestic abusers from owning weapons of mass destruction.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-20 election
Oct 9, 2020
On Health Care:
No one should go bankrupt due to a health emergency
I have long cosponsored a single-payer health care system because in 2020, no one who works for a living should be catastrophic health care event away from losing their life, their life savings or their livelihood because they can't
afford insurance or healthcare. Science should inform and lead policy decisions and be unimpeded by political influence. Again, that's why I introduced the Scientific Integrity Act.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-20 election
Oct 9, 2020
On Immigration:
Advocates no restrictions on visas for skilled workers
Q: Restrictions and suspensions of new work visas, especially for skilled workers in science and technology fields, could affect scientific progress. Do you agree with these restrictions?A: No, I have long fought against these xenophobic policies of
this White House that only serve to decrease our standing across the globe, hamstring institutions like RPI, and appease political ideologies that contradict what we work toward every day--a society of equality, inclusion and fairness.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-20 election
Oct 9, 2020
On Technology:
Federal research ensures U.S. R&D leadership
Taxpayer funded research is a vital tool to ensure that we can once again be the frontrunner in the global race on innovation, boost our economy and overall quality of life for our citizens.
Any research funded by taxpayer dollars must be conducted with the highest oversight possible to ensure every penny spent is done in good faith.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-20 election
Oct 9, 2020
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