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John Linder
John Linder Congressional Service
John Linder is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Georgia. JOHN served as a House Representative for the state of Georgia and served a total of 9 terms in congress.
John Linder participated in over 67 voting sessions, sponsored over 199 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1432 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJohn Linder advocated for tax reform, including the FairTax proposal, which aimed to replace federal income taxes with a national sales tax.
Agriculture
ConservativeLinder supported subsidies and policies favorable to agriculture, emphasizing the importance of the industry to the national economy.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeLinder took a strong stance on securing borders and enforcing immigration laws, favoring policies that restricted illegal immigration.
Education
ConservativeHe supported school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools, to provide alternatives to traditional public education.
Energy
ConservativeLinder favored expanding domestic energy production, including oil drilling and fossil fuel development.
Climate change
Extremely conservativeHe was skeptical of human-caused climate change and opposed regulatory measures that he believed would harm economic growth.
Healthcare
ConservativeLinder opposed expansive government involvement in healthcare, criticizing policies like the Affordable Care Act.
Housing
ConservativeHe generally supported limited government intervention in the housing market, favoring free-market solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeLinder supported infrastructure investment but prioritized cost-effective and efficient spending.
Veterans affairs
CentristHe advocated for enhancing veterans' benefits and services, focusing on improving healthcare and support systems for veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativeLinder supported measures to ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws, to prevent fraud.