Economic Issues

Insure that Social Security will not be reduced, privatized or otherwise diminished, and will be maintained so as to insure a secure, guaranteed base upon which future generations can build a dignified retirement. Vigorously oppose any measures that weaken Social Security, such as allowing benefits to be linked to price indexing rather than wages. Oppose any diversion of Social Security contributions into personal or private accounts.

Support removal of the present income cap on FICA tax, so that all citizens pay the same percentage without respect to their total income.

Support the establishment and enforcement of a living wage for all New Mexico workers.

Regulate profits from contracts for work and services associated with efforts of war, so that they do not exceed a reasonable percentage. Insure that the awarding of contracts is done through a fair, bidding process, and that timely audits by an independent body are conducted to demonstrate that contractors are performing as stipulated in their contracts.

Support legislation, programs and initiatives geared to creating affordable housing, appropriate infrastructure, and economic development opportunities for New Mexico Community Land Grants and their heirs.

Support the strengthening of the US rail passenger service as an essential part of the transportation system through restoration of federal funding for Amtrak.

Pursue legislation to eliminate the ownership of news media by corporations that sell anything other than news. Prohibit the ownership of multiple media outlets by a single company. Require local ownership of newspapers, radio and television stations. Support funding and access for publicly owned multi-media in all areas of the country.