Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Democracy: What, if anything, needs to be done to protect our democracy and restore faith in our institutions?
Immigration: What policy changes are needed so the U.S immigration system is both effective and humane?
International Relations: What is the role of the U.S. in protecting democracy across the world and how do we balance that position against our economic interests?
Climate Change: What measures, if any, need to be taken at the federal level to address the impacts of climate change?
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Steven J. Keough
Steve is a retired Navy Captain. He has a Master’s Degree in Congressional Studies and a law degree. He was appointed by Presidents Clinton and GW Bush to the National Nuclear Threat Assessment team.
Www.keoughforsenate.com
It is important that US Senators hold themselves to higher standard of accountability. Accuracy and transparency are paramount. A key role of Senators is their oversight function. Judicial oversight over Supreme Court nominees and Justices needs to be restored. Oversight over how our friends overseas use our foreign aid also needs to be restored.
The border wall is a failed US policy. In a modern world, there are more effective uses of the tax dollars to achieve a better result. It is unacceptable to use razor wire on the border. It is also unacceptable to misuse the National Guard the way Operation Lone Star is using them. It is important to create an easy to understand legal pathway to citizenship.
Steve has decades of experience of working in the area of International diplomacy and democracy building. Three hot spots to watch: Taiwan vs. China (Steve speaks Chinese) He has experience in working in Asia. US vs. Putin- Steve worked in former Soviet states to build democracy. Middle East- Steve commanded a unit in Bahrain, spent time in Iran and Israel, and understands the area.
Federal regulation over how the oil and gas industry cleans up after itself will be important going forward. Alternative energy subsidies should continue and should be encouraged. Cities need to be given more help to grow with climate science in mind. For example, flood mitigation, accessibility to water sources, and better handing of waste management.
