Policy Positions
Economy(3)
Opposed the 2013 budget proposal, citing concerns that it failed to address economic growth, job creation, and relied on cuts affecting the middle class rather than the wealthy.
"I am disappointed that I cannot vote in favor of the budget proposal on the House floor today... the bill abandons 1.3 million Americans who desperately need unemployment insurance, and does nothing to promote economic growth or job creation. Furthermore, the legislation is paid for on the backs of the middle class and military families, while not touching the wealthiest amongst us and allowing corporations to continue to benefit from tax loopholes."
Opposes tax loopholes that benefit corporations and the wealthiest Americans while the middle class bears budget cuts.
"the legislation is paid for on the backs of the middle class and military families, while not touching the wealthiest amongst us and allowing corporations to continue to benefit from tax loopholes."
Opposes allowing corporations to continue benefiting from tax loopholes.
"allowing corporations to continue to benefit from tax loopholes."
Healthcare(1)
Supports a permanent repeal of the SGR formula to prevent cuts in Medicare payments to doctors.
"Pocan was also disappointed that the deal only blocks a scheduled cut in payments for doctors under Medicare (also called the SGR formula) for three months. He supports a permanent repeal of the SGR formula."