Strengthen the Economy
Kim Schmett won’t stand idly by while great Iowa companies like Maytag move or close their operations.
- Improve the tax and regulatory climate for employers
- Fight against efforts to increase taxes on small businesses
- Work for real solutions in the credit crisis – not pick winners and losers
Defend America and Honor Our Veterans
As a Vietnam-era veteran, Kim Schmett served overseas in our military. He will fight to see that our Veterans are honored as heroes and given the support they have earned.
- Support the new Iraq policy and make sure our troops come home in victory, not defeat
- Increase time between deployments for our national guard
- Strengthen the G.I. bill
Families
Kim believes, in the sanctity of human life, that marriage is a
special relationship between a man and a woman and the family is the
cornerstone of our society. Our family values should be cherished and
protected.
Accountability in Schools
Too often, our students are an afterthought rather than the main topic of discussion when it comes to education.
- Ensure no child is allowed to slip through the cracks
- Reform No Child Left Behind by establishing more control at the local level
- Less bureaucratic mandates and instead have more parental involvement
Agriculture and Energy
Kim Schmett believes the 3rd District should be a pioneering force in the renewable energy market.
- Continue investment in ethanol, soy biodiesel and other emerging alternative fuel technologies
- Take steps to lessen the cost constraints for Iowa's livestock farmers
- Keep and build on Iowa's top role in per capita wind energy
- Do our part to keep a clean environment without entering into treaties that behold us to foreign nations
Immigration
There are easy, practical ways to secure our border and curb illegal immigration.
- Step 1: Secure the border
- Increase the amount of law enforcement on our border.
- Assist our employers with a more cohesive employment verification system.