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It's harder and harder for families to make ends meet. From grocery to energy, prices keep increasing as inflation's hurting families and retirees. I'm committed to bringing down prices and stopping inflation. Hi, I'm Congressman Bryan Steil and I'm running for reelection to be your voice in Washington. We need to get our nation back on track. We need an economy that's strong. One-party control in Washington has passed over $9 trillion in new spending during the last two years. Wasteful spending in Washington has increased the cost of groceries, gas, cars, housing, and is growing our national debt. We're seeing the highest levels of inflation in 40 years.

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workers have lost 9% of their earnings in the last two years. All the spending and debt in Washington are also hurting Social Security and Medicare. I believe we must protect Social Security and Medicare. The programs are promises we made to our seniors and are promises I'm committed to keeping. Anti-American energy policies are driving up costs, from the cancellation of the Keystone Pipeline to canceling leases, Biden is moving us in the wrong direction. We need to unleash American energy. We can do that with an all of the above energy approach by increasing production of reliable, clean, American-made energy. This will help everyone from farmers to the gas station in bringing down costs for families. I'm focused on creating an economy that's strong. Let's discuss public safety. I believe everyone deserves to feel safe in our community. Everyone. We need to stand with the men and women in law enforcement and fully fund them. Law enforcement needs more police officers and tools to keep our communities safe. I back the badge. We also need to end the fentanyl crisis plaguing our communities. I've hosted roundtables in Rock, Racine, and Kenosha counties focused on fighting fentanyl. This dangerous drug is a leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45. These drugs are coming from Mexico. We must secure our border. I'm focused on protecting our communities. We also need to create a future that is built on freedom. Every student must be able to succeed. By expanding school choice for students, our students can receive the education their parents know is best. Parents need a voice in their children's education. I supported the Parents' Bill of Rights, legislation that will allow parents to know the curriculum being taught in their student's school and how their tax dollars are being spent. Finally, we need a government that's accountable. For too long, Washington has spent your tax dollars without oversight and accountability. You deserve transparency. We must save and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Stopping wasteful spending in Washington is one of the first steps in protecting these important programs. I'm focused on the priorities of Wisconsin families, workers, veterans, and seniors. I'll never stop working for you. I'm Congressman Bryan Steil, and I ask for your vote on November 8.