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• Kansans for Life. 2005. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Ratings. 9 August, 2010. "Representative Yoder supported the interests of the Kansans for Life 80 percent in 2005." (votesmart.org)

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• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: Taxes. "Further, one specific example where I would cut taxes is the estate or "death tax". Currently the death tax has expired but will make its appearance again in 2011. If Congress doesn't amend this legislation, your estate will be taxed at a 55% rate. This incredible tax increase is not acceptable. If elected to Congress, I will push for the permanent elimination of the "death" tax. We are taxed enough during our lives -- death should not be yet another taxable event." (votesmart.org)

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• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: Government Spending. "Eliminating Wasteful Government Spending. Government must stop spending. Period. Our government is on a dangerous path towards the bankrupting of our country. As Budget Chairman in the Kansas State House, I cut more waste from the state budget than any other chairman in history. In Washington, I pledge to maintain my commitment to the principle of fiscal discipline." (votesmart.org)
• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: Jobs. "Getting America Back to Work. Small businesses are the engines that drive the American economy. Government is hindering these businesses from operating efficiently and expanding by adding cumbersome layers of bureaucracy, taxes and regulatory burdens . In Congress I will fight to remove these barriers to growth, allow the private sector to flourish and work to build jobs here in Kansas, not in Washington." (votesmart.org)
• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: Jobs. "Third, I will push for legislation that will actually create private sector jobs. The "stimulus" plan from 2009 promised to turn around the US economy by building jobs -- yet months after billions have been spent on programs that have failed to stimulate the economy, our unemployment rate remains at nearly 10% and the economy is still sputtering. The best way to turn around the economy and build private sector jobs is to get Washington off the backs of small businesses that create 7 out of every 10 new jobs in the United States. You do this by cutting taxes and spending across the board and by encouraging investment with targeted economic development initiatives. A local example of these targeted investments includes supporting the National Cancer Institute designation for the KU Medical Center and University of Kansas Hospital Authority." (votesmart.org)
• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: National Debt. "Stop Borrowing Against Future Generations. Our national debt is unacceptable and unsustainable. Despite the fact the national debt has skyrocketed to over $13 trillion, the President and Pelosi-led Democratic majority continue to pass legislation that adds to this debt. This represents a danger to our nation's solvency and an unacceptable burden laid on the shoulders of our children and grandchildren. In Washington I will stand up for future generations by fighting to reduce our national debt." (votesmart.org)
• Kevin Yoder. Priorities. 9 August 2010. "The 'stimulus' plan from 2009 promised to turn around the US economy by building jobs - yet months after billions have been spent on programs that have failed to stimulate the economy, our unemployment rate remains at nearly 10% and the economy is still sputtering.The best way to turn around the economy and build private sector jobs is to get Washington off the backs of small businesses that create 7 out of every 10 new jobs in the United States. You do this by cutting taxes and spending across the board and by encouraging investment with targeted economic development initiatives." (yoderforcongress.com)
• Kevin Yoder. Priorities. Is jobs bill for teachers just another bail out or a no-brainer? 13 August 2010. "Democrat Stephene Moore and Republican Kevin Yoder took their first public jabs at each other on money for teachers in the classroom...But Republicans like her opponent Kevin Yoder see it differently. They call the money just a giveaway to teachers' unions and another Washington bailout that likely won't add a single job to schools in Kansas.Yoder explained, 'The (Kansas) legislature is not in session, they can't appropriate those dollars so the bailout that Mrs. Moore is supporting and Pelosi is pushing actually wouldn't hire one teacher in Kansas'" (www.nbcactionnews.com)
• Kevin Yoder. Yoder Wins Republican Primary; Calls for a New Direction and Leadership in Congress. 3 August 2010. "As we have heard all across this Nation and in the 3rdDistrict, the people want to get back to the basics of budget discipline, small government and free markets," said Yoder. "The voters have had enough with the out of control spending, embarrassing national debt and growth of government that Democrats have delivered in Congress. So tonight we offer a choice -- a contrast of what the future of our Congress will look like. I stand for cutting spending, cutting deficits and building jobs. Mrs. Moore and her Democrat leader, Nancy Pelosi, believe in the jobs killing Cap and Trade bill, Obamacare and stimulus plans that stimulate nothing but the size of government. This is a debate that should happen, and this is the debate that will happen the next 90 days." (votesmart.org)

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• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: Seniors. "Keeping Our Promises to Seniors. Because of the Democrat's big spending and job killing agenda, Social Security faces bankruptcy within decades. We must keep our promises to the citizens who have paid into this system through years of hard work. In Congress I will work to explore and implement innovative solutions to restoring the solvency of social security without raising the retirement age, raising taxes or cutting benefits. I do not endorse the privatization of Social Security." (votesmart.org)

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• Kevin Yoder. Death penalty statute up for debate today on Senate floor. 10 August, 2010. "The Senate will embark on a wide open debate Friday on appropriateness of the state's capital punishment statute...'The House may be inclined to expand it as opposed to repeal it,' said Rep. Kevin Yoder, an Overland Park Republican who is campaigning for Congress in the 3rd District." (findarticles.com)

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• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: Education. "Teaching the Next Generation. As a product of public education, I understand both the benefits of a public education and the importance of providing teachers with the resources they need to prepare the next generation. In Washington I will work to restore control of schools to the local level by repealing burdensome, unfunded mandates such as "No Child Left Behind," and ensure that more of the money we spend on education gets to the classroom." (votesmart.org)

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• Kevin Yoder. Stephene Moore Endorsed by Blue Dogs Coalition, Disingenuous with Voters. 9 August 2010. "Kevin Yoder is committed to fighting against the detrimental job-killing legislation of the Pelosi Congress such as Cap and Trade and Obamacare." (yoderforcongress.com)
• Kevin Yoder. Yoder Wins Republican Primary; Calls for a New Direction and Leadership in Congress. 3 August 2010. "As we have heard all across this Nation and in the 3rdDistrict, the people want to get back to the basics of budget discipline, small government and free markets," said Yoder. "The voters have had enough with the out of control spending, embarrassing national debt and growth of government that Democrats have delivered in Congress. So tonight we offer a choice -- a contrast of what the future of our Congress will look like. I stand for cutting spending, cutting deficits and building jobs. Mrs. Moore and her Democrat leader, Nancy Pelosi, believe in the jobs killing Cap and Trade bill, Obamacare and stimulus plans that stimulate nothing but the size of government. This is a debate that should happen, and this is the debate that will happen the next 90 days." (votesmart.org)

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• National Rifle Association. 2008. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Ratings. 9 August, 2010. "Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2008, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund assigned Representative Yoder a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F)." (votesmart.org)
• National Rifle Association. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 9 August, 2010. National Rifle Association endorsed Kevin Yoder in the 2010 general election. (votesmart.org)

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• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: Health Care. "Fighting for Real Health Care Reform. I support making healthcare more affordable for all Americans. But what I can't support are pieces of legislation rammed through Congress that will raise our taxes, increase insurance premiums, and promise to make drastic cuts in Medicare. Americans deserve better than this law. I will work to repeal and defund this bad legislation that will drive up costs, increase the deficit, grow bureaucracy and lower the standards of health care that Americans expect. I will work to build true health care reform that focuses on free market competition, patient choice and high quality of care." (votesmart.org)
• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: Health Care. "Fourth, I will work to repeal portions of the Obama/Pelosi Healthcare Legislation that will drive up costs, increase the deficit, grow bureaucracy and lower the standards of health care that Americans expect. I support making healthcare more affordable for all Americans. But what I can't support are pieces of legislation rammed through Congress that will raise our taxes, increase insurance premiums, and promise to make drastic cuts in Medicare. Americans deserve better than this bill. I will work to re-write this act and build true health care reform that focuses on free market competition, patient choice and high quality of care...As your Congressman, I pledge to rein in wasteful spending, fight against tax increases, promote legislation to build jobs, and work to repeal harmful portions of the Obama/Pelosi Healthcare Bill." (votesmart.org)
• Kevin Yoder. Stephene Moore Endorsed by Blue Dogs Coalition, Disingenuous with Voters. 9 August, 2010. "Kevin Yoder is committed to fighting against the detrimental job-killing legislation of the Pelosi Congress such as Cap and Trade and Obamacare." (yoderforcongress.com)
• Kevin Yoder. Yoder Comments on House Democrats Passage of Healthcare. 9 August 2010. "'The American people don't want this bill, employers don't want this bill, Pelosi has decided to force-feed the public bad legislation before the campaign season starts,' said Yoder. 'Simply, this $940 billion healthcare takeover raises taxes and makes it harder for everyday Kansans to make ends meet.'" (yoderforcongress.com)
• Kevin Yoder. Yoder Wins Republican Primary; Calls for a New Direction and Leadership in Congress. 3 August 2010. "As we have heard all across this Nation and in the 3rdDistrict, the people want to get back to the basics of budget discipline, small government and free markets," said Yoder. "The voters have had enough with the out of control spending, embarrassing national debt and growth of government that Democrats have delivered in Congress. So tonight we offer a choice -- a contrast of what the future of our Congress will look like. I stand for cutting spending, cutting deficits and building jobs. Mrs. Moore and her Democrat leader, Nancy Pelosi, believe in the jobs killing Cap and Trade bill, Obamacare and stimulus plans that stimulate nothing but the size of government. This is a debate that should happen, and this is the debate that will happen the next 90 days." (votesmart.org)

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• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: Border Security and Immigration. "Securing Our Borders. Securing our borders is a fundamental job of our Federal Government. In Washington I will fight to secure our borders. Controlling the flow of immigrants into our country's borders is both a national security and economic issue. We must eliminate incentives to illegal immigrants by building greater cooperation with businesses to ensure illegals are not employed, restricting illegals' access to public services, and by strengthening the legal immigration process by supporting measures to increase the speed and efficiency of immigration system and increasing the number of H-1b visas." (votesmart.org)

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• Kevin Yoder. Issue Position: National Security. "Protecting America. The most fundamental duty of the federal government is to ensure the security of our nation. Today we are confronted with the most daunting set of security challenges we have faced since the cold war. In Congress, I will work with our military, intelligence, and diplomatic leaders to provide our forces the directions and resources required to meet these challenges. We must do everything we can to support the men and women who are protecting us at home and overseas. When the brave men and women serving our country return home they should receive a hero's welcome." (votesmart.org)

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