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John will fight to: Protect good-paying Hanford cleanup jobs and federal employment in the region Lower the cost of housing, groceries, and healthcare Invest in infrastructure - roads, bridges, broadband - that creates jobs and connects communities Raise the federal","source_url":"https://johnduresky4congress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"and improve mental health services Ensure veterans transition to civilian life have real support, jobs, housing, and education Hold the VA accountable and protect the dedicated employees who serve vet","detail":"and improve mental health services Ensure veterans transition to civilian life have real support, jobs, housing, and education Hold the VA accountable and protect the dedicated employees who serve veterans every day ⚖️ Government Accountability Americans are tired of politicians who serve themselves instead of their constituents. John signed the Take BAC Congress pledge because he believes elected officials should be held to a higher standard. John supports: Congressional term limits A lobbying moratorium after leaving office Banning Congressional stock trading Overturning Citizens United","source_url":"https://johnduresky4congress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"health services Ensure veterans transition to civilian life have real support, jobs, housing, and education Hold the VA accountable and protect the dedicated employees who serve veterans every day ⚖️ ","detail":"health services Ensure veterans transition to civilian life have real support, jobs, housing, and education Hold the VA accountable and protect the dedicated employees who serve veterans every day ⚖️ Government Accountability Americans are tired of politicians who serve themselves instead of their constituents. John signed the Take BAC Congress pledge because he believes elected officials should be held to a higher standard. John supports: Congressional term limits A lobbying moratorium after leaving office Banning Congressional stock trading Overturning Citizens United to get dark money","source_url":"https://johnduresky4congress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"not what politicians imagine Reduce wait times and improve mental health services Ensure veterans transition to civilian life have real support, jobs, housing, and education Hold the VA accountable an","detail":"not what politicians imagine Reduce wait times and improve mental health services Ensure veterans transition to civilian life have real support, jobs, housing, and education Hold the VA accountable and protect the dedicated employees who serve veterans every day ⚖️ Government Accountability Americans are tired of politicians who serve themselves instead of their constituents. 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John will fight to: Remove harmful tariffs that hurt our farmers and raise prices for consumers Protect irrigation and water rights for agricultural producers Ensure the Farm Bill works for small and mid-size operations, not just corporate agriculture Support programs that help","source_url":"https://johnduresky4congress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Protect good-paying Hanford cleanup jobs and federal employment in the region Lower the cost of housing, groceries, and healthcare Invest in infrastructure - roads, bridges, broadband - that creates j","detail":"Protect good-paying Hanford cleanup jobs and federal employment in the region Lower the cost of housing, groceries, and healthcare Invest in infrastructure - roads, bridges, broadband - that creates jobs and connects communities Raise the federal minimum wage so work actually pays Rebuild trust in labor unions and protect workers' right to organize Reform the tax code to close loopholes like stepped-up basis and carried interest 🏥 Healthcare Access No one in Central Washington should have to drive 100 miles to see a doctor or go bankrupt because of a medical emergency. 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