Kathy Manning
DTo be claimed
Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs
Member, Education & Labor Committee
Member, Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation
Member, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
Member, Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment
Member, Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes
2. Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
- No
Do you support increasing defense spending?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No
3. Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No
2. Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No
1. Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
- Unknown Position
Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Unknown Position
2. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Yes
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No
Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Unknown Position
1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- Unknown Position
By Kathy Manning This past week, we watched another unarmed black man murdered in broad daylight by white police officers in a frighteningly callous and brutal way. The sheer cruelty in that video was gut wrenching. For so many who have lived with the daily reality of racism, the murder of George Floyd is only the latest manifestation of a history of racism in this country -- racism that has infected law enforcement, housing, healthcare, food security, education, and employment. Too often, too many act as if black lives don't matter. They do. It is long past time for us to confront racism. We must call it out for what it is, we must educate ourselves and others, and we must do the tough work necessary to make systemic changes to confront the legacy of the original sin of our country and make amends. Protests have erupted throughout the country, as many have stood up to say: enough is enough. This pain and outrage comes at a time when so many are already struggling with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, an intersection amplified by the disproportionate impact of the virus on communities of color. During the day, we've seen inspiring, peaceful, and powerful protests across our great state. But as night falls, small numbers of agitators damage property and loot local businesses, many of which were already struggling under shutdowns due to COVID-19. This damage includes the iconic International Civil Rights Museum here in Greensboro. As George Floyd's brother said this week, looting and property damage must end. We must focus on policy changes to bring an end to racial injustices that have plagued our country for generations. This is a time for leadership. Donald Trump has shown himself incapable of providing the leadership this country needs, instead inciting fear, chaos, and division. Tonight, after he declared himself "the President of Law and Order," military troops tear-gassed peaceful protesters in Lafayette Park so that Trump could get a photo op in front of St. John's Episcopal Church. DC Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde denounced Trump's actions and his use of the church as a prop. In the absence of national leadership, we must look within our communities to be the change required for this moment. That's why I am working with community leaders to create a Community Pledge to Not Stand Silent, a commitment shared by community leaders across the Triad to step up and commit to taking action. In a final note, I want to leave you with some of the pieces that have moved me this week: a meaningful editorial by Eugene Robinson, a video by Trevor Noah of The Daily Show, and an op-ed by Representative Val Demings, former Orlando Police Chief. I will continue to share messages, stories, and resources on how we can tackle the hard, uncomfortable work ahead. This is a time for us to come together as a community, a state, and a nation.
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