Candidate Responses for IL-7
Comparing responses to Innovation & the Elections 2008 for:
Innovation
Science and technology have been responsible for half of the growth of the American economy since World War II. But several recent reports question America’s continued leadership in these vital areas. What policies would you support to ensure that America remains the world leader in innovation?
Danny Davis
I support provisions which would prevent censorship of the work of our scientists. We need to maximize global exchange of scientific work.I support expanded funding for research especially civilian sector research.
I support vastly expanding opportunity for our children to acquire a college education by helping to remove financial barriers.
I support the development of new technologies by removing barriers in the tax code to start-up companies.
Steve Miller
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The Earth’s climate is changing and there is concern about the potentially adverse effects of these changes on life on the planet. What is your position on the following measures that have been proposed to address global climate change—a cap-and-trade system, a carbon tax, increased fuel-economy standards, and research? Are there other policies you would support?
Danny Davis
I support cap-and-trade with the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80% by the year 2050. This will require increased fuel economy standards, increased efficiency throughout the economy including housing, reduction of waste and recycling, research and development of clean safe alternative technologies and improvement and expanded use of public transit.Steve Miller
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Many scientists and policymakers say energy security and sustainability are major problems facing the United States this century. What policies would you support to meet the demand for energy while ensuring an economically and environmentally sustainable future?
Danny Davis
I support research into demand reduction and efficiency along with research into clean safe alternatives to hydrocarbons. Such alternatives should not threaten our supply of inexpensive foodstuffs, increase global climate change or add to the threat of long lived toxic or radioactive waste products.Steve Miller
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A comparison of 15-year-olds in 30 wealthy nations found that average science scores among U.S. students ranked 17th, while average U.S. math scores ranked 24th. What role do you think the federal government should play in preparing K-12 students for the science and technology driven 21st Century?
Danny Davis
We need to address the crisis in our primary and secondary schools to ensure that every child finishes high school and has the opportunity to attend college or trade school. This starts with smaller class sizes, support for our teachers, developing family support strategies which involve parents in their children's education. It must include additional funding for our schools, funding which enhances a progressive tax structure. We should ensure that graduating from college does not leave the graduate with a lifetime of debt. We should undertake special measures to address barriers to women and minorities entering scientific fields.Steve Miller
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Thirty-nine states expect some level of water shortage over the next decade, and scientific studies suggest that a majority of our water resources are at risk. What policies would you support to meet demand for water resources?
Danny Davis
This requires action on two fronts. First the conservation of our water resources. Wise use of water, with an emphasis on preventing pollution. New standards for home and industrial use of water. Conversion of agricultural use of water to newer, more efficient technologies.Second, a national commitment to preventing the privatization of our water supplies both in the US and abroad and the redevelopment of public sector water infrastructure.
Steve Miller
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For many years, Congress has recognized the importance of science and engineering research to realizing our national goals. Given that the next Congress will likely face spending constraints, what priority would you give to investment in basic research in upcoming budgets?
Danny Davis
I support investment in basic research as a high priority.Steve Miller
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Americans are increasingly concerned with the cost, quality, and availability of health care. How do you see science, research, and technology contributing to improved health and quality of life?
Danny Davis
I believe that science, research and technology continue to revolutionize the practice of medicine and I support continued research and development into both basic science and applied research. However, the heart of the crisis with the cost, quality and availability of health care revolves around our system for delivering health care. I support a national single payer system of health care for all of our people and I am a co-sponsor of legislation to implement such a program.Steve Miller
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