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Nancy Price refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Nevada Congressional Election 2010 Political Courage Test

Abortion Issues

		b) Should abortion be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy?
		c) Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
		d) Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered?
		e) Should federal subsidies be prohibited from being used for abortion procedures?
Pro-life		a) Do you consider yourself pro-choice or pro-life?
Nancy Price. 2000. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional 2000 National Political Awareness Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "a) Abortions should always be illegal;" "b) Abortions should be illegal when the fetus is viable, with or without life support. Abortions should be legal when the life of the woman is endangered." Nancy Price. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional Political Courage Test. Abortion Issues: f) Other or expanded principles: "Oprah refers to Ah Hah moments. I believe when a sperm fertilizes an egg there is an Ah Hah moment. Without outside intervention, the result of that moment begins an individual with DNA that will result in a predetermined cycle of growing up and growing old and dying a natural death. This is not a religious view; it is a scientific view albeit remarkable.. By itself this would be considered Pro-life. if elected I will help bring about the dialogue that will change the culture in the United States and also help women around the world to escape their exploitation." Nancy Price. 2010. American Association of University Women: AAUW Nevada 2010 Election Survey. "I don't usually reply to questionnaires because they are too black and white. A posting of the questionnaire in Yes No and Undecided answers would not reflect my views. If you want to know if I am "Pro-Life or Pro-Choice" I can tell you I am personally opposed to abortion. I think most everyone is. The questions surrounding before, during, and after are the issues to be discussed. I am concerned about who will control production if women don't." (www.aauwnv.org)
Oprah refers to Ah Hah moments. I believe when a sperm fertilizes an egg there is an Ah Hah moment. Without outside intervention, the result of that moment begins an individual with DNA that will result in a predetermined cycle of growing up and growing old and dying a natural death. This is not a religious view; it is a scientific view albeit remarkable.. By itself this would be considered Pro-life. if elected I will help bring about the dialogue that will change the culture in the United States and also help women around the world to escape their exploitation

Budget, Spending, and Tax Issues

1) SpendingIndicate what federal funding levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category- you can use a number more than once.2) TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category- you can use a number more than once.

		a) Agriculture
		b) Arts
		c) Defense
		1) Intelligence operations
		2) Military hardware
		3) National missile defense
		4) Salary and benefits for active duty personnel
		5) Programs to improve troop retention rates
		6) Research and development of new weapons
		d) Education
		e) Environment
		f) Homeland security
		g) International aid
		h) Medical research
		i) Scientific research
		j) Space exploration
		k) United Nations
		l) Welfare
		a) Alcohol taxes
		b) Capital gains taxes
		c) Cigarette taxes
		d) Corporate taxes
		e) Gasoline taxes
		f) Income taxes (low-income families)
		g) Income taxes (middle-income families)
		h) Income taxes (high-income families)
		i) Other or expanded categories
		4) Do you support requiring the federal budget to be balanced each year?
No		3) Do you support the elimination of the federal estate tax?
Nancy Price. Issue Position: Federal Spending and Job Creation. "Q: Is federal spending the best way to spur job creation? Has the stimulus paid off? What else should be be done to reverse the state's soaring unemployment rate? A: Yes, for the short term otherwise we would have riots in the streets like Greece. If you don't have a tax base, there's no way to encourage corporations to keep jobs here. We can also raise tariffs on imports so shipping jobs overseas is not as profitable. Support the Employee Free Choice Act." (votesmart.org) Nancy Price. Issue Position: Economy and Wall Street Reform. "Q: What could the federal government have done differently to address the meltdown of the financial industry in 2008 or even prevent it from having occurred in the first place? What kind of Wall Street reforms, if any, would you propose? A: The Glass--Steagall Act should never have been removed. It should be reinstated. We have an opportunity now to begin the process to pass a Constitutional Amendment to clarify that corporations are not persons under the Constitution. Eisenhower warned of the military industrial complex. The corporate interest is not the public interest." (votesmart.org)
Yes		5) Do you support using government funds in an effort to stimulate and improve the economy?
Nancy Price. Issue Position: Federal Spending and Job Creation. "Q: Is federal spending the best way to spur job creation? Has the stimulus paid off? What else should be be done to reverse the state's soaring unemployment rate? A: Yes, for the short term otherwise we would have riots in the streets like Greece. If you don't have a tax base, there's no way to encourage corporations to keep jobs here. We can also raise tariffs on imports so shipping jobs overseas is not as profitable. Support the Employee Free Choice Act." (votesmart.org) Nancy Price. Issue Position: Economy and Wall Street Reform. "Q: What could the federal government have done differently to address the meltdown of the financial industry in 2008 or even prevent it from having occurred in the first place? What kind of Wall Street reforms, if any, would you propose? A: The Glass--Steagall Act should never have been removed. It should be reinstated. We have an opportunity now to begin the process to pass a Constitutional Amendment to clarify that corporations are not persons under the Constitution. Eisenhower warned of the military industrial complex. The corporate interest is not the public interest." (votesmart.org)
I was an Eisenhower Republican before I was an anti-Bush war Democrat. After 24-years in the military, I know that increasing the military budget is a blind ambition of most officers I've met. I know that enlisted personnel are underpaid and contract personnel are overpaid by comparison. I know that careerism is ramped and Secretary Gates knows that there are needless layers of highly paid rank in redundant positions. I believe a healthy and an educated population are elements of military power and it is the government's obligation to ensure it happens. It's national defense.
3) I do not support the elimination of the federal estate tax except for small? family farms or not mega farms. Tax breaks do not create jobs unless that is a criterion of the benefit. In recent years corporations have pocketed the tax break gain, shipped jobs outside the U.S. and imported the manufactured goods at a 1 percent tariff. A balanced budget sounds good but does not account for contingencies. One example would be that a handful of bankers in the U.S. committed fraud on the world; caused the collapse of nations..

Business and Employment Issues

		b) Do you support reducing government regulations on the private sector?
		c) Do you support increasing the federal minimum wage?
		d) Do you support the ability of workers to unionize?
		e) Do you support federal funding for job-training programs that retrain displaced workers?
No		a) Do you support privatizing elements of Social Security?
Nancy Price. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional Political Courage Test. Business and Employment Issues: f) Other or expanded principles: "I support the Employee Free Choice Act. I consider this a Constitutional issue of free association. I do not support privatizing social security or reducing benefits. I support taking the cap of social security contributions. I think public/private partnerships are a conflict of interest and privatization usually costs more to society.i.e.prisons. I believe government (we) recognize human nature that includes greed, cowardice, criminality must be curtailed through laws and regulation especially banks and Wall Street. It all starts with a healthy, educated population that attracts business and combine for a good quality of life in a safe environment."
I support the Employee Free Choice Act. I consider this a Constitutional issue of free association. I do not support privatizing social security or reducing benefits. I support taking the cap of social security contributions. I think public/private partnerships are a conflict of interest and privatization usually costs more to society.i.e.prisons. I believe government (we) recognize human nature that includes greed, cowardice, criminality must be curtailed through laws and regulation especially banks and Wall Street. It all starts with a healthy, educated population that attracts business and combine for a good quality of life in a safe environment.

Campaign Finance and Government Reform Issues

		a) Do you support increasing the amount individuals are permitted to contribute to federal campaigns?
		b) Should Congress regulate indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
		c) Do you support removing all contribution limits on federal campaigns?
		d) Should candidates for federal office be encouraged to meet voluntary spending limits?
		e) Do you support giving the President the power of the line item veto for items concerning appropriations?
		f) Do you support limiting the President's ability to define how legislation is applied through the use of signing statements?
I received the Ethics in Government Award for pursuing open government. I believe in public financing and do not believe private companies should be in control of our voting machines. The Fairness doctrine should be reinstated. Elections are expensive because candidates do not have access to our own airwaves and an entire industry that has built up around them. I'll give the President the line item veto power when the President gives back the power to declare war to Congress or Congress steps up to it's job. Public financing, equal access, a ban on advertising will make for better candidates.

Crime Issues

		b) Do you support programs that provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related training and job-placement assistance when released?
		c) Do you support programs that provide prison inmates with substance abuse treatment?
		d) Do you support reduced prison sentences for non-violent offenders?
		e) Do you support mandatory prison sentences for selling illegal drugs?
No		a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
Nancy Price. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional Political Courage Test. Crime Issues: f) Other or expanded principles: "When people or our children do wrong, we protect others then teach children how to be good citizens. If necessary, we provide necessities until they can provide honestly for themselves. Violence should never be tolerated. The punishment should always suit the crime and be equally applied given circumstances. If alcohol is legal and marijuana is equivalent then it should also be legal. This will free courts and prisons for violent offenders. I believe in justice and good judges. Mandatory sentences take away judgment. Instead, remove the judge if judgment is impaired. Education and health are requirements for a strong nation." Nancy Price. 2010. American Association of University Women: AAUW Nevada 2010 Election Survey. "I am also opposed to capital punishment. My views are not religious and I am opposed to the violence and intolerance surrounding the issue." (www.aauwnv.org)
When people or our children do wrong, we protect others then teach children how to be good citizens. If necessary, we provide necessities until they can provide honestly for themselves. Violence should never be tolerated. The punishment should always suit the crime and be equally applied given circumstances. If alcohol is legal and marijuana is equivalent then it should also be legal. This will free courts and prisons for violent offenders. I believe in justice and good judges. Mandatory sentences take away judgment. Instead, remove the judge if judgment is impaired. Education and health are requirements for a strong nation.

Education Issues

		b) Do you support federal funding for universal pre-K programs?
		c) Do you support federal funding for charter schools?
		d) Do you support federal funding for K-12 school vouchers?
		e) Do you support the federal government providing college students with financial aid?
Unknown Position		a) Do you support federal education standards and testing requirements for K-12 students?
Nancy Price. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional Political Courage Test. Education Issues: f) Other or expanded principles: "A healthy and an educated populations are elements of national power. I believe in local administration for most government especially education, however if we are to have a "common good" and "international trade" some educational standards are necessary and accountable. Our economy has fallen to a point that requires a two income household, so pre-K is necessary. What was considered a minimum education was a high school education. Now a master's degree is what a bachelor's degree was years ago. We need professional teacher not a babysitter. Education is necessary for good citizenship and quality of life in the U.S."
A healthy and an educated populations are elements of national power. I believe in local administration for most government especially education, however if we are to have a "common good" and "international trade" some educational standards are necessary and accountable. Our economy has fallen to a point that requires a two income household, so pre-K is necessary. What was considered a minimum education was a high school education. Now a master's degree is what a bachelor's degree was years ago. We need professional teacher not a babysitter. Education is necessary for good citizenship and quality of life in the U.S.

Environment and Energy Issues

		b) Do you support international emissions targets aimed at reducing the effects of climate change?
		c) Do you support allowing energy producers to trade carbon credits under a "cap and trade" system?
		d) Do you support strengthening fuel efficiency standards on all gasoline and diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles?
		e) Do you support domestic oil exploration in federally-protected areas?
		f) Do you support federal funding for the development of alternative energy?
		g) Do you support the development of nuclear reactors?
Unknown Position		a) Do you support enacting environmental regulations aimed at reducing the effects of climate change?
Nancy Price. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional Political Courage Test. Environment and Energy Issues: h) Other or expanded principles: "I believe global warming is a real threat and would seriously look for environmental regulation and call it homeland security."
I believe global warming is a real threat and would seriously look for environmental regulation and call it homeland security.

Gun Issues

		b) Do you believe that the Second Amendment guarantees the right of individual citizens to own guns?
		c) Do you support allowing individuals to carry concealed guns?
		d) Do you support a ban on assault rifles?
Yes		a) Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?
Nancy Price. 2000. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional 2000 National Political Awareness Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "b) Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns;" "f) Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks on guns;" "j) Require background checks of gun buyers at gun shows;" "k) Require a license for gun possession." Nancy Price. 2000. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional 2000 National Political Awareness Test. Gun Issues: Other or expanded principles: "Emphasize the responsibility that is inherent with rights." Nancy Price. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional Political Courage Test. Gun Issues: e) Other or expanded principles: "I believe law enforcement needs a path to find evidence in a crime committed with a weapon- guns or bullets. Yes, some criminal will get weapons anyway, but I believe most of them are stupid. With today's computerized manufacturing, there is no reason this could not be done easily through a data base. I believe handling a weapon requires training. I belonged to the National Guard (militia). My history gives me the right to own a weapon under the Constitution. That's for all of us to protect our country. Incidentally, I do have an expert marksman ribbon."
I believe law enforcement needs a path to find evidence in a crime committed with a weapon- guns or bullets. Yes, some criminal will get weapons anyway, but I believe most of them are stupid. With today's computerized manufacturing, there is no reason this could not be done easily through a data base. I believe handling a weapon requires training. I belonged to the National Guard (militia). My history gives me the right to own a weapon under the Constitution. That's for all of us to protect our country. Incidentally, I do have an expert marksman ribbon.

Health Issues

		b) Do you support expanding access to health care through commercial health insurance reform?
		c) Should the federal government expand eligibility for tax-free medical savings accounts?
		d) Do you support monetary limits on damages that can be collected in malpractice lawsuits?
		e) Do you support relaxing regulations on the importation of prescription drugs?
Yes		a) Do you support a publicly-administered health insurance option?
Nancy Price. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional Political Courage Test. Health Issues: f) Other or expanded principles: "A healthy population is an element of national power too. It is a defense issue. I believe in taking the age limit off Medicare. I do not understand why anyone would want to limit their access to the courts or limit the rightful outcome of a lawsuit. I also do not understand why the government should be restricted (by the pharmaceutical companies) to get the best price for prescription drugs for its citizens. This goes back to public financing of campaigns." Nancy Price. A few questions with Nancy Price. ABC 13 Action News. Responded: "A healthy population is an element of military power. It is a Defense bill. To ensure this we need a single payer system. If you like your military, your social security, your Medicare, then don't be afraid to have your government (you) do the same for your neighbor. The response to this question reveals what kind of Americans we are, think carefully." to the question: "If elected, what one change to the healthcare system or the healthcare reform bill would you make your top priority?" (www.ktnv.com) Nancy Price. Issue Position: Health Care Reform. "Q: What is your opinion on the recently passed health care reform bill? What do you agree and disagree with? How would you change it, if at all? A: Passage of the health care bill is a tremendous start to a healthy and educated population. These are elements of military power. I think of it as a Defense Bill. It didn't go far enough to cover veterans." (votesmart.org)
A healthy population is an element of national power too. It is a defense issue. I believe in taking the age limit off Medicare. I do not understand why anyone would want to limit their access to the courts or limit the rightful outcome of a lawsuit. I also do not understand why the government should be restricted (by the pharmaceutical companies) to get the best price for prescription drugs for its citizens. This goes back to public financing of campaigns.

Immigration Issues

		b) Do you support decreasing the number of legal immigrants allowed into the country?
		c) Do you support establishing English as the official national language?
		d) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
Unknown Position		a) Do you support a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants?
Nancy Price. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional Political Courage Test. Immigration Issues: e) Other or expanded principles: "We have illegal immigrants and illegal employers. Over the years the federal government looked the other way so employers would have cheap labor that would not join a union or file a complaint. Fines for employers start at $200. Suggested fines for illegal persons are suggested to be $15,000. The employer could be a multi-billion dollar mega farmer and the illegal person could be a destitute father and husband providing for his family - Justice? NAFTA and the other trade agreements that favor business over labor instead of in partnership are causing more immigration because farmers can no longer." Nancy Price. Issue Position: Immigration Reform. "Q: Do you support "comprehensive immigration reform" that would include a "pathway to citizenship"? If not, how would you address the undocumented workers currently in the country? How would you change the way the country deals with immigration? A: We have always known we need more workers than we allow in legally but nothing is done in order to keep a population in fear so they won't ask for fairness or justice. We know this because the borders are not secure." (votesmart.org)
We have illegal immigrants and illegal employers. Over the years the federal government looked the other way so employers would have cheap labor that would not join a union or file a complaint. Fines for employers start at $200. Suggested fines for illegal persons are suggested to be $15,000. The employer could be a multi-billion dollar mega farmer and the illegal person could be a destitute father and husband providing for his family - Justice? NAFTA and the other trade agreements that favor business over labor instead of in partnership are causing more immigration because farmers can no longer

International Policy Issues

		b) Do you support increasing military assistance for Afghanistan?
		c) Do you support increasing economic development assistance for Afghanistan?
		d) Should the United States continue to strike suspected terrorist targets in Pakistan?
		e) Do you support granting aid to countries when it is in the security interests of the United States?
		f) Should the United States support the creation of a Palestinian state?
		g) Do you support increasing sanctions on Iran if it continues to defy United Nations mandates?
		h) Do you support the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq?
		i) Do you support the United States' involvement in free trade agreements?
No		a) Do you support United States military action in Afghanistan?
Nancy Price. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional Political Courage Test. International Policy Issues: j) Other or expanded principles: "I supported going into Afghanistan after 9-11 but not anymore. I am retired military and spent most of my time in Intelligence. I did not believe the story going into Iraq at the time and am sure now it had nothing to do with "terrorism." A war on a term used for a strategy "terrorism" is a fantasy and there is no way to win such a war. The "Bush Doctrine" preemptive strike is or should be illegal. It is not a military role to do nation building. It's all about oil or now other resources in Afghanistan. Educate people." Nancy Price. Issue Position: Deficit, Debt and Earmarks. "Q: How do you propose addressing the $1.4 trillion deficit and the $14 trillion debt? What would your position on earmarks be if elected? A: Bring our troops home?" (votesmart.org)
I supported going into Afghanistan after 9-11 but not anymore. I am retired military and spent most of my time in Intelligence. I did not believe the story going into Iraq at the time and am sure now it had nothing to do with "terrorism." A war on a term used for a strategy "terrorism" is a fantasy and there is no way to win such a war. The "Bush Doctrine" preemptive strike is or should be illegal. It is not a military role to do nation building. It's all about oil or now other resources in Afghanistan. Educate people.

Social Issues

		b) Do you support allowing openly-gay men and women to serve in the United States military?
		c) Do you support federal funding for embryonic stem cell research?
		d) Should the federal government end affirmative action programs?
No		a) Should marriage only be between one man and one woman?
Nancy Price. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Nevada Congressional Political Courage Test. Social Issues: e) Other or expanded principles: "I always supported civil union but now I support marriage for same sex couples. Biology and I have been enlightened over the years. The United States military should base service on the ability to do the job, not on sex, race, or sexual orientation. When employment does not include hiring your fishing buddy or your brother-in-law then you can do away affirmative action. I always tell the story of how orchestras were all white males until they did auditions behind a screen and the choice was based on the music. Medical research should be done with restraint."
I always supported civil union but now I support marriage for same sex couples. Biology and I have been enlightened over the years. The United States military should base service on the ability to do the job, not on sex, race, or sexual orientation. When employment does not include hiring your fishing buddy or your brother-in-law then you can do away affirmative action. I always tell the story of how orchestras were all white males until they did auditions behind a screen and the choice was based on the music. Medical research should be done with restraint.

Legislative Priorities

We must get control of international, mega corporations that I believe are controlling our government. A Constitutional Amendment clarifying to the Supreme Court that "We the People" means natural persons and not corporations is one step. Public financing of campaigns and access to our airways is also part of that control as is the deficit. The deficit must be addressed by setting a tax structure that is progressive and not leave it up to the poor and middle class to support corporate wealth. We need to seriously support renewable energy just like we did the space program.

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