Because of his background in business, Brett Guthrie knows the struggles of small businesses trying to provide health insurance to workers. He has been fighting in Congress for common-sense reforms that won’t drive the federal government deeper into debt, but would in fact lower insurance prices for consumers and expand health coverage to millions of Americans.

Brett supports medical malpractice reform to reign in junk lawsuits that drive up the price of practicing medicine. Brett supports making health insurance portable, meaning you should be able to take it with you when you change jobs. Brett supports allowing you to purchase health insurance across state lines. You can buy your groceries or a car in another state if there’s a better deal to be had, so why not your health insurance?

Brett strongly opposed the liberal Democrats’ legislation that would have cut Medicare by $500 billion, raised private insurance premiums, raised taxes on small businesses, led to a government takeover of your health care decisions, and driven our country deeper into debt.

Brett believes decisions about your medical care should be made by you and your doctor, not by a government bureaucrat in Washington D.C.

Brett has earned a key position on the House Committee on Education and Labor, and has worked tirelessly to craft legislation that would help put Americans back to work. As the lead sponsor of the "Workforce Investment Improvement Act," Brett is fighting for those who are out of work and need additional education and training to find better jobs.

Brett believes that small businesses are America’s job creation engines, and he supports tax cuts for companies to invest in additional jobs and more equipment. When more money is left in the hands of workers and job creators, the American economy thrives. Brett feels the Washington Democrat majority’s agenda to raise taxes on those who create jobs would be disastrous for our economy. Brett will fight any attempts to raise taxes and will continue to support legislation that will lead to a better job market.

Brett thinks American workers are the best in the world and, if given a chance, can outperform any workers on the planet. Brett knows the government doesn’t create wealth; instead, Brett believes that American workers create wealth when they are provided a business environment in which they can flourish.

Brett Guthrie supports an "all of the above" energy policy for our country, which should include the use of one of Kentucky’s most abundant resources - coal. Brett believes the United States should utilize all of its domestic resources to reduce dependence on foreign oil and to keep energy prices low for consumers.

Brett strongly opposes "cap and trade" legislation that would result in higher utility rates for all Kentucky families and businesses at a time when they cannot afford what amounts to an energy tax increase. Brett believes "cap and trade" is bad for small businesses and that it will lead to massive job loss.

Brett believes that keeping energy prices low will help small businesses and farms have a better chance of succeeding and creating more jobs, so he’ll continue to fight for common sense energy policies.

Brett has opposed Speaker Pelosi on legislation that was sold as an emergency effort to help the economy, but instead funded liberal pet projects and added hundreds of billions of dollars to the national deficit. Brett strongly believes we must cut spending in Washington D.C., and he will continue to vote that way if given another term to represent the people of the second district of Kentucky. Brett first ran for Congress to give his children and their children better opportunities than his parents left him; in order to do that, Brett strongly believes we cannot pass on a massive federal debt for future generations to pay. Fiscal restraint in Washington must begin now.

It is evident by the ongoing attempted attacks on our country that we are still a nation at war. Brett strongly opposed the Obama Administration’s position that foreign terrorists caught attempting to kill Americans on U.S. soil are entitled to the same rights as U.S. citizens. Specifically, he opposes granting terrorists, such as the so-called "underwear bomber" who was caught trying to bomb an airplane landing in Detroit on Christmas Day 2009, having their Miranda Rights read them.

Brett also opposed the Obama Administration’s plan to close Guantanamo Bay and believes it should be left open to house dangerous terrorists captured in the War on Terror. Brett believes terrorists should be given military trials at Guantanamo Bay, not trials in U.S. civilian courts.

Brett Guthrie is 100% pro-life, and has voted that way since his election to Congress. In 2008, Brett was endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life and has supported their positions on issues in Washington D.C. Brett Guthrie is the only candidate for congress in the second district who will vote for a pro-life Speaker of the House, which we currently don’t have.

Brett was given an "A" rating by the National Rifle Association and agrees with a recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the right to keep and bear arms as an "individual" right. Brett is committed to supporting Congressional leadership that supports the Second Amendment; a vote for Brett Guthrie in November is a vote against liberal congressional leadership that seeks to erode our precious constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Brett has been a strong supporter of Kentucky’s agricultural community since going to Washington. Brett strongly supports the elimination of the "death tax," which threatens a farmer’s ability to leave his land and equipment to his children. Brett has been a leader in helping ensure Kentucky’s farmers have access to additional markets for their crops and products.

As a member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Brett has become a vocal opponent of the Clean Water Restoration Act, which would allow the EPA and other government bureaucrats to regulate all waters in the United States. Brett recognizes the importance of agriculture to the economy of the second district and has created an "Agriculture Advisory Committee" in his office to keep in close contact with agriculture leaders.

Brett is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as a Field Artillery Officer in the 101st Airborne Division - Air Assault. Brett has voted to fund medical services for veterans and strongly supports increased funding to care for wounded warriors returning from the frontlines of the War on Terror. Brett has taken a keen interest in serving veteran constituents, and has communicated with veterans through informational mailings and special events where veterans can find out how to take advantage of the services to which they are entitled. Brett takes constituent services very seriously, especially when it comes to taking care of military veterans in the second district.

It is rare for a freshman member of the U.S. House to become the highest ranking member of his party on a committee, but congressional leaders recognized the expertise Brett provides on education issues and named him the ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and Competitiveness.

Brett has become a leader in finding ways to make college more affordable, and he opposes plans for a government takeover of the student loan industry. Brett has also been a strong supporter of the numerous colleges and universities in the second district.

As Congress prepares to reauthorize the "No Child Left Behind" legislation, Brett will have a seat at the table where he will be a key voice advocating for Kentucky’s schools, teachers, parents, and children.