INFLATION
Out of control spending supported by Bera/Biden/Pelosi has caused the inflation crisis. Ray will work for fiscal accountability to manage spending and debt by targeting bloated and unnecessary federal programs. Congress must work to reduce the costs of food, energy, and shelter for all Americans.

Here is a link to the Consumer Price Index - this graph shows the inflation rate (as a percent change between two time periods - typically measured yearly).

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
Defined: Support from society that is given to individuals to help them live their best lives.
Examples: Economic Growth, Fair Compensation, Education, Employment, Free Markets, Affordable Housing, etc.

Ray supports policies that grow economic opportunity for all Americans. Congress must prioritize economic opportunity to help all Americans live in abundance.

TAXES
The Federal Government has taken in $4,444,000.000 but spent $6,130,000,000. Bera/Biden/Pelosi have created a money management problem. Ray will oppose any new taxes until we have a real understanding of how our money is spent. He will oppose any attempts to increase the federal gas tax, and will work to restore the state and local tax (SALT) and mortgage interest deductions (MID). Tax relief means no federal gas tax and protecting the mortgage interest deduction.

Here is a link to US Fiscal Report - this report shows how much money the Federal Government has brought in (revenue) and how much has been spent (expenses).

JOBS
Ray supports policies that create and support jobs for all Americans. This includes supporting educational programs and trade schools as well as policies that support good-paying jobs.

SOCIAL SECURITY
The Federal Government has no right to borrow money from Social Security. Hard working Americans have contributed to Social Security and often depend on it in retirement. Ray will support policies that protect this investment for all Americans.

AGRICULTURE
Ray supports American Agriculture. We must continue to support "home grown" agriculture to lower our dependence on foreign food sources.