INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Democratic House candidates tell News 8 they support universal health care and new worker training to improve lives.
Ryan Fenninger is one of two Democrats running in the primary for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, the other being Deborah Pickett. The Carmel native and technology entrepreneur said he wants to ensure people can afford to live in the district. He said his background has created well-paying jobs and taught him how to solve problems. Fenninger said Congress should invest in job training and changes to school curriculum to prepare students for tomorrow’s jobs.
Fenninger said he supports a voluntary Medicare for All option while preserving private insurance. He said this option, combined with policies that promote competition and prevent medical monopolies, could lead to lower health care costs and minimize the impact on the budget.
“Too many people are forced to choose the critical health care they need because they can’t afford it, with thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs before insurance coverage kicks in,” he said.
Fenninger said he supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. Asked whether there should be gestational age limits, he said any law should follow the standard set by Roe, which allowed states to limit or ban abortions once the fetus is viable. I answered that.
On border security, Fenninger said he supports a secure border but believes Republicans are too entrenched in the idea of building a wall. He said he would rather send more resources to ports of entry to deter smuggling. When it comes to legal immigration, Fenninger said he supports reforming the guest worker program and the H1B visa program.
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