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Charles F. Dougherty
Charles F. Dougherty Congressional Service
Charles F. Dougherty is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Pennsylvania. CHARLES served as a Senator for the state of Pennsylvania and served a total of 1 term in congress.
Charles F. Dougherty participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 15 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 809 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeCharles Dougherty supports tax cuts for small businesses and advocates for reducing government regulation to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeDougherty promotes government subsidies for local farmers and supports trade policies favorable to agricultural exports.
Immigration
ConservativeHe favors stricter immigration controls and supports policies aimed at securing national borders.
Education
ConservativeDougherty advocates for school choice and increased funding for charter schools while reducing federal oversight in public education.
Energy
ConservativeHe supports expanding domestic fossil fuel production and reducing regulations on energy industries.
Climate change
ConservativeDougherty is skeptical of extensive regulatory approaches to climate change and prioritizes economic growth over environmental regulation.
Healthcare
ConservativeHe opposes government-run healthcare systems and advocates for free-market solutions to improve healthcare access and reduce costs.
Housing
ConservativeDougherty favors reducing zoning regulations to increase housing supply and supports incentives for private developers.
Transportation
ConservativeHe supports infrastructure development with public-private partnerships rather than increased federal funding.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeDougherty advocates for increased funding and improved services for veterans, emphasizing efficiency in VA healthcare delivery.
Voting rights
ConservativeHe supports measures such as voter ID laws to ensure election integrity and prevent voter fraud.