Dan Kildee

Kildee was born in Flint, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan-Flint, but dropped out before getting his degree. He later returned to college and earned his B.S. in 2007. His first elected office was as the Genesee County Commissioner and then the county treasurer. He later co-founded the Center for Community Progress, a nonprofit seeking to recommend policies to local cities and towns throughout the country.[2]

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The following issues were listed on Kildee's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Flint Water Crisis: Ever since learning about high lead levels in Flint’s water, I have worked tirelessly with federal agencies and community partners to steer millions in federal relief to the city – an effort that continues today. I have also pushed for accountability for the failed state decisions that led to the man-made crisis, including his bipartisan legislation overwhelmingly passed in the U.S. House of Representatives to strengthen warning notifications when it comes to drinking water standards.

Jobs and the Economy: My first priority has been and continues to be job creation and strengthening our economy. We have seen progress – 73 straight months of private sector job growth – but the economic recovery has not been felt by everyone, especially hard-working middle class Michiganders. Everyone who works hard and plays by the rules should have a fair opportunity to succeed.

Strengthening Mid-Michigan Communities: In Congress, I worked tirelessly to secure $200 million in existing federal funds to help clean up our neighborhoods and remove abandoned homes. Freeing up this money will help to revitalize and invest in cities like Flint and Saginaw, helping to strengthen our neighborhoods and unlock greater opportunity for homeowners. This much needed money has already helped to tear down hundreds of blighted buildings in our community and will continue to be used to tear down blight in the months ahead.

Giving Michiganders a Raise: Congress can – and should – work together to create opportunity and increase economic mobility so that all Michiganders and Americans have a chance to succeed. I’ve cosponsored legislation in Congress to raise the federal minimum wage and give hardworking Michiganders the raise they deserve. Raising the minimum wage is widely supported by the American people, is good for workers, good for small businesses and good for our economy.

Medicare: Millions of Americans rely on Medicare every day, yet under this current Congress, Republicans have voted to privatize and gut Medicare, which would end the Medicare guarantee as we know it. I know personally the value of Medicare for seniors – like millions of other retired Americans, my mom and dad, Margaret and Jack, count on it for their health care needs.[208]

—Dan Kildee's campaign website, http://dankildee.com/on-the-issues/

The following are six issues which were highlighted on Kildee's campaign website.[209]

Jobs

Excerpt: "America needs more jobs. That’s why Congress’ first priority should be job creation and strengthening our economy. Yet after the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, Congress has refused to pass a single jobs bill. To get more Americans working, I believe we should be giving tax incentives to companies that create jobs in Michigan, not funding those that ship our jobs overseas."

Medicare

Excerpt: "In Congress, I will fight any plan that tries to eliminate or privatize Medicare."

Education

Excerpt: " Fully funding our schools must be a priority because our children deserve the best education possible. I believe we must also invest in higher education and ensure that everyone can afford to go to college."

The Environment

Excerpt: "I believe we need stronger – not weaker – standards to ensure that the air we breathe and water we drink is free from contamination and that our environment is preserved for future generations."

Women’s Issues

Excerpt: "I believe we should be increasing access to health care for women, not dictating or limiting their options."

Corporate Money Out of Politics

Excerpt: "We’ve got to get the money out of politics. The U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision has opened the floodgates, letting corporations and a handful of billionaires have unlimited influence and reign over our elections."

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