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Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney Congressional Service
Dick Cheney is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Wyoming. RICHARD served as a House Representative for the state of Wyoming and served a total of 4 terms in congress.
Dick Cheney participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 31 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 763 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeRichard Cheney, during his time in office, supported tax cuts for businesses and high-income earners, emphasizing deregulation to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeCheney generally supported policies that favored larger agribusinesses and subsidies aimed at aiding American agricultural exports.
Immigration
ConservativeCheney advocated for stricter immigration controls and enforcement measures, aligning with conservative views on border security.
Education
ConservativeCheney supported policies like the No Child Left Behind Act, emphasizing accountability and standardized testing in education.
Energy
ConservativeCheney promoted the expansion of domestic oil and gas production and was a strong supporter of the energy industry, particularly fossil fuels.
Climate change
ConservativeCheney was skeptical of regulatory measures to address climate change, prioritizing economic concerns over environmental regulations.
Healthcare
ConservativeCheney opposed extensive government intervention in healthcare, supporting market-based solutions and private healthcare plans.
Housing
ConservativeCheney supported policies focused on deregulation of the housing market and promoting homeownership through tax incentives.
Transportation
ConservativeCheney emphasized infrastructure development through public-private partnerships and an increased role for the private sector.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeCheney backed increased funding for veterans' programs, focusing on healthcare and support for military families.
Voting rights
ConservativeCheney did not prioritize voting rights reform and generally did not advocate for changes to expand access to voting.