Representative Mike Carey - Bipartisan Politics, Modernizing Congress and Supporting Constituents

Описание: Representative Carey talks about bipartisan politics, modernization, energy policy, and how to best support your constituents.

About Representative Carey:
Representative Mike Carey represents Ohio's 15th Congressional District. He stays involved in bipartisan politics by being a part of a number of committees and caucuses: The House Ways and Means Committee, The Committee on House Administration, The Congressional Military Veterans Caucus, and the Congressional Humanities Caucus to name a few.

Representative Carey earned an ROTC scholarship and attended Marion Military Institute after high school and served as an officer in the military. During this time he also earned a bachelors degree from Ohio State University.

Professionally speaking, Representative Carey became an executive for one of the United State's largest privately owned energy companies. He is an advocate for American jobs and supports coal miners as well as American energy independence.

Chapters:
00:07 Background
03:59 How did your experience as a Congressional Staffer flavor your approach to Congress?
07:18 What is the culture like between members of Congress?
19:32 What's your perspective on messaging bills versus substantive bills?
22:54 How do you define representation?
27:15 What's your perspective on time in Congress and re-election?
31:04 In your mind, where should this debate, this deliberation, this dialogue happen?
39:04 What do you think would really move the needle to improve Congress?
43:50 Whats on your priority list for the short term?


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