Have you read the current Senate healthcare bill? How would you propose to change and improve it?
No
Chris Dodd had an exemption in the healthcare bill specifically for members of congress. Simmons would not allow for such exemptions. Simmons does not support government takeover of healthcare. Simmons would not vote for anything without reading it.
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How would you help connecticut Healthcare providers?
Simmons wants to keep good insurance jobs in Connecticut. Our job is to let the industry fix itself. Supports the creation of Association Health Plans for small business.
Keep insurance jobs in CT
Let industry fix itself
How would you Control Healthcare Costs without hurting Connecticut Insurance businesses?
Simmons definitely opposes single payer. Costs can be controlled by not mandating defensive medicine. Addressing tort liability claims is a critical factor.
No Single Payer
Control defensive medicine
Address tort liability claims
When should the U.S. Withdraw from Iraq & Afghanistan?
Simmons experience in Vietnam and CIA taught him that debate wears on professionals and troops.
Withdraw When we Win
Doing well in Iraq
Change policy to focus on special ops
Simmons also expressed that he stands in opposition to holding the KSM trial in NYC, that [...]
What changes would you propose to increase jobs?
Simmons explained how he has met with many businesses and that he is pledged to Americans for Tax Reform.
Renew Bush Tax cuts
40% Payroll tax cut
Promote loans to business, increase big equipment orders
What plan would you propose to help the struggling economy?
Supporting freedom and capitalism, Simmons refers to his “Plan for Prosperity”.
Simmons also mentions:
Lowering taxes
Creating access to capital
Addressing healthcare costs
Tort reform
Streamlining job training
Should there be another round of financial stimulus?
No