Alan Nunnelee

Alan Nunnelee is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the first district of the State of Mississippi, since 2011.

Environment
“Legislative Accomplishments” http://www.nunneleeforcongress.com/Accomplishments.aspx

Nunnelee’s campaign page lists his legislative accomplishments, notably on health care and environmental policy. As a senator, Nunnelee was chairman of the Committee on Environment from 2000 to 2004. In the area of health care, he is credited with legislation requiring annual recertification for Medicaid Eligibility.

Energy
“TEA Party Oxford Questionnaire – Alan Nunnelee “ http://www.teapartyoxford.com/id64.html

In this interview, Nunnelee responds to a number of questions on his stance on various issues, including energy independence. He states firstly the need for independence from foreign oil sources. His proposals are, “…a plan that includes conservation, clean coal, natural gas, nuclear, as well as incentives to increase solar, wind and other clean renewable energy sources,” as well as, “…a plan that boosts America's domestic production of oil by building more refineries and drilling here and now”.

Health
“Sen. Alan Nunnelee’s bill to prohibit federal funds for abortions in MS passes House” http://www.wpmpradio.com/?p=1388 April 28, 2010

Nunnelee’s bill, SB 3214 of the Mississippi Legislature, prohibiting the use of federal funding for abortions, passed both the Mississippi Senate and House. While this bill only covers the state of Mississippi, it is seen as a step against President Obama’s health care reform. The text of the bill is available via the provided link.

“Legislative Accomplishments” http://www.nunneleeforcongress.com/Accomplishments.aspx

Mr. Nunnelee’s campaign page lists his legislative accomplishments, notably on health care and environmental policy. As a senator, Nunnelee was chairman of the Committee on Environment from 2000 to 2004. In the area of health care, he is credited with legislation requiring annual recertification for Medicaid Eligibility.

The JFP Interview with Alan Nunnelee http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/the_jfp_interview_with_alan_nunnelee_06302010/ June 30, 2010

In an interview with the Jackson Free Press, candidate Alan Nunnelee responds to questions on his stances on political issues. He speaks in detail about issues dealing with health care, including what type of health care reform he would like to see. He is quoted as saying that individuals should get the same tax advantage from paying health care premiums as corporations and that small businesses should be allowed to group together to share resources to buy health insurance.

“Issues” http://www.nunneleeforcongress.com/Issues.aspx

Nunnelee lists his proposed changes to the health care system on the issues page of his campaign web site. His list includes the ability of people to keep their insurance when they change jobs, the need for comprehensive tort reform, and the ability of individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines, among others. His campaign site additionally puts forth his stances on other policy issues of note, including energy independence.

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