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Our Economy Fair and level marketplaces, economic certainty from a stable government, and companies and organizations competing to be more efficient are the backbone of why America has succeeded economically and drives innovation. Tariffs, protectionism, and antagonistic relationships with other countries jeopardize this. Wealth inequality that creates stark differences between the “haves” and “have-nots” threatens stability and a sense of fairness. Capital formation and direction are","source_url":"https://www.demers4congress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-20"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"marketplace is different because it does serve basic rights, and it must be regulated as such. Housing Shelter is a right, and housing should be affordable for any working family. Home ownership is cr","detail":"marketplace is different because it does serve basic rights, and it must be regulated as such. Housing Shelter is a right, and housing should be affordable for any working family. 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