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James A. Burke
James A. Burke Congressional Service
James A. Burke is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Massachusetts. JAMES served as a Senator for the state of Massachusetts and served a total of 1 term in congress.
James A. Burke participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 211 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 390 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
CentristJames Burke supports a mix of free-market policies and targeted government intervention to stimulate growth, with a focus on job creation and reducing income inequality.
Agriculture
LiberalJames Burke advocates for subsidies and support programs for small farmers, alongside promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Immigration
CentristJames Burke supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased border security.
Education
LiberalJames Burke favors increased funding for public schools, universal access to early childhood education, and reducing student loan debt.
Energy
LiberalJames Burke promotes investment in renewable energy sources and aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while maintaining energy independence.
Climate change
Extremely liberalJames Burke recognizes climate change as a critical issue and advocates for aggressive measures to reduce carbon emissions and transition to green energy.
Healthcare
LiberalJames Burke supports expanding access to healthcare, potentially through public options to compete with private insurance, aiming for universal coverage.
Housing
LiberalJames Burke promotes affordable housing initiatives, including government investment in public housing projects and rent control measures.
Transportation
LiberalJames Burke supports investment in public transportation infrastructure and initiatives to expand sustainable transit options.
Veterans affairs
CentristJames Burke advocates for increased funding for veterans' healthcare services and improved support programs for veteran reintegration into civilian life.
Voting rights
LiberalJames Burke is in favor of legislation to expand voting access through measures like automatic voter registration and extended early voting periods.