Issues
Becoming Energy Independent
Energy dependence on foreign oil is hurting our nation. Congressman Burton has a plan to reduce America's reliance on foreign oil. This plan invovles drilling on home soil and utilizing other energy resources such as wind and nuclear energy.Read More
End Pork Barrel Spending
In the past few years, pork barrel spending has skyrocketed to unacceptable levels. Congressman Dan Burton has signed a pledge against pork barrel spending to initiate its end. He is only one of 39 congressman to sign the pledge.
Winning the Global War on Terrorism
Congressman Burton believes that only through strength do we have an opportunity to win the War on Terrorism. Our strategy from the beginning has been to oppose not only the terrorists, but also those who support them.
This policy of peace through strength must be continued.
Securing Our Borders and Stopping Illegal Immigration
Illegal immigration imposes great burdens on our local, state and federal governments, which are already stretched to the limits of their budgets. Illegal aliens drive up their education, health care, and welfare costs.
Unless we secure our borders, it will be impossible to stop illegal immigration. We need to continue to add border patrol agents, inspectors and other resources.
Sanctity of Life
There have been more than 40 million abortions since 1973, when the practice was legalized by the U.S. Supreme Court. Congressman Burton believes that life begins at conception, and that abortion is wrong. Adoption is a far better alternative.
Standing Up for the Second Amendment
The founders of our county were serious when they created the Bill of Rights, the second right being the right to bear arms. Congressman Burton believes strongly in protecting this right to bear arms as guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution.
Protecting Traditional Marriage
Marriage is a sacred institution and as such should not be redefined by the federal government. Traditional family structures are the foundation of our society and must not be changed.
In 2006, Dan was awarded the True Blue Award presented by the Family Research Council for Congressman Burton's 100% voting record on behalf of American families.
Job Creation
Economic growth and expansion comes from a healthy private sector. Congressman Burton knows that good jobs are created by businesses free from over-regulation and needless taxes.
Reducing the Tax Burden on Hardworking Americans
Every year the Tax Foundation helps Americans celebrate Tax Freedom Day. This is the day that American taxpayers are "freed" from the cost of government. In 2007, according to the Tax Foundation, Americans will work 120 days a year just to pay their tax burden required to operate our government.
Congressman Burton believes that Americans' tax burden is still too high. He supports making President Bush's tax cuts permanent.
Eliminating Wasteful Government Spending
Congressman Burton believes that government exists to serve the interests of its citizens- not the other way around. So the best government is the smallest government required to deliver basic services to its citizens.
