Trent Van Haaften

Trent Van Haaften is the Democratic nominee for Indiana's 8th congressional district.

Energy
Trent Van Haaften believes in reducing our independence on foreign oil by investing in green energy. He also "understands the importance of home-grown energy and the need to preserve and expand our refining capabilities. Trent supports the expansion of oil refineries across the country to increase our capacity to produce gasoline and reduce the cost of filling up our gas tanks."

http://www.trentforcongress.com/free_details.asp?id=8

Climate
Trent believes in investing in alternative energy like wind, solar, and biofuels – energy that can be made in Indiana with Indiana products, creating jobs here at home." However, he opposes cap and trade, claiming that it will increase unemployment.

http://www.trentforcongress.com/free_details.asp?id=8

Innovation
"State Rep. Van Haaften takes aim at 8th District seat" 6/23/10

Trent van Haaften is against cap and trade and carbon-related taxes but sees an opportunity for a green economy for his district. He wants to make credit available to main street businesses.

http://gcdailyworld.com/story/1644784.html

Health
"Trent Van Haaften suddenly goes silent on liberal healthcare views"

As Trent Van Haaften prepares to run for congressman, he has become silent on healthcare, a change from last year when he was quite vocal about healthcare. This is probably because the district he is running for is conservative.

http://frugalhoosiers.com/?p=7261

"Van Haaften backs reform, backs away from pending reform bill" 3/17/09

Trent Van Haaften is opposed to using federal dollars to fund abortions, calling it “not health care.” He wants to make health care affordable for everyone. He also said that families looking for insurance should not be "bound by a line on a map, meaning the borders of their state."

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2010/mar/17/van-haaften-backs-reform-backs-awayfrom-bill/

Research and Development
Science policy tracking by David Wan, SEA climate change intern