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Leslie C. Arends
Leslie C. Arends Congressional Service
Leslie C. Arends is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. LESLIE served as a Senator for the state of Illinois and served a total of 1 term in congress.
Leslie C. Arends participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored 8 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 29 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeLeslie Arends was known for his support of fiscal policies that promoted economic stability and growth through limited government intervention.
Agriculture
ConservativeArends advocated for robust support of agricultural interests, emphasizing the importance of subsidies and price supports for farmers.
Immigration
ConservativeArends favored policies that prioritized national security concerns and controlled immigration flows, aligning with stricter immigration laws.
Education
CentristArends supported federal aid to education, but with a focus on maintaining local control over educational institutions.
Energy
ConservativeArends backed the development of domestic energy resources, including coal and oil, to ensure national energy independence.
Climate change
N/aDuring his tenure, climate change was not a significant political issue, and Arends did not have a recorded stance on it.
Healthcare
ConservativeArends supported a limited role for federal government in healthcare, advocating for private market solutions.
Housing
ConservativeArends advocated for minimal federal interference in the housing market, promoting private sector-led development.
Transportation
CentristHe supported infrastructure development through federal initiatives, balancing state and national interests.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeArends actively supported robust benefits and programs for veterans, emphasizing the need for strong support systems.
Voting rights
ConservativeArends upheld the importance of state control over voting regulations, emphasizing the need for secure and fair processes.