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Walter B. Jones
Walter B. Jones Congressional Service
Walter B. Jones is a retired United States Congressman for the state of North Carolina. WALTER served as a Senator for the state of North Carolina and served a total of 1 term in congress.
Walter B. Jones participated in over 509 voting sessions, sponsored over 288 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 5018 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeWalter Jones was known for opposing free trade agreements like NAFTA, citing concerns about their impact on American jobs. He supported measures to reduce the national debt and government spending, advocating for fiscal responsibility.
Agriculture
ConservativeJones often supported policies benefiting local farmers and agriculture, emphasizing the importance of agriculture to the economy in his district.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeJones advocated for strict immigration controls, including enhanced border security and opposition to amnesty for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeHe favored local control over education policies and was generally critical of federal government overreach in education systems.
Energy
ConservativeJones supported expanding domestic energy production, including offshore drilling and fossil fuel development, to reduce dependence on foreign oil.
Climate change
ConservativeThere is limited public information on Jones's stance on climate change, but he largely focused on energy independence rather than climate policy challenges.
Healthcare
ConservativeJones was critical of the Affordable Care Act, advocating for its repeal and replacement with market-based solutions.
Housing
ConservativeHe generally supported policies that encouraged home ownership and opposed excessive federal regulation of the housing market.
Transportation
ConservativeJones backed infrastructure improvements but was cautious about federal spending on transportation projects, preferring state and local oversight.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeJones was a strong advocate for veterans, emphasizing the need for improved healthcare services and benefits for military veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativeJones supported measures aimed at maintaining the integrity of the voting process, including voter ID laws.