Steven J. Hudson R
Office Sought: U.S. House, District 8
Age: 40
Residence: Silver Spring.
Education: BS, neuroscience, Univ. of Pittsburgh; MD, Uniformed Services Univ.; JD, Univ. of Maryland; MPA, Marist College.
Occupation: Ophthalmic surgeon, Baltimore Washington Eye Center; lawyer.
Web site:http://www.stevehudson2008.com
E-mail address: steve@stevehudson2008.com
Offices and positions held: Precinct chair, Stonegate Republicans; chapter chair, American Red Cross; appointed member, Clearfield County Pennsylvania Planning Commission; international volunteer eye surgeon, Unite for Sight and the Order of St. John; chairman, ophthalmologist and finance committee, Fight for Sight; medical and legal volunteer, Hurricane Katrina; member, U.S. Jaycees; board member, Pitt Alumni Association.
Why should voters elect you?
I believe in the fundamental principles of faith, family and freedom. I will work hard to restore your trust and confidence in Congress.
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
Outdated and inefficient federal programs should be eliminated. Government must reinvent itself by focusing on customer service rather than bureaucracy. With only an 11 percent approval rating and questionable legitimacy, our sitting congressional leaders are surprisingly fond of deficit spending, which only burdens our children. We must control federal spending. America spends more than $2 trillion each year on health care alone. The devastating toll of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, lung cancer and diabetes can be reduced through early screening initiatives and healthier living. Therefore, we must redirect our focus from disease management to preventive medical services.
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