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I have been a practicing Internal Medicine and Pain Management doctor for over twenty years. I have worked as a Medical Director in the San Diego VA system and in a group private practice. Before entering medical school, I worked for over ten years as a Structural Engineer at Sargent and Lundy, one of the world's largest consulting engineering firms. While there, I rose to the Administrative Staff of the Structural Engineering Division, helping to lead a group of over 1,200 engineers. In addition to my engineering degrees from Cornell University and my medical degree from Rush Medical College, I have earned a Master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago.
I would support immigrants already residing here being able to bring in first degree relatives, that is parents,siblings and children, after appropriate background screening.
Ensuring border security is very important, and in some areas expanding/enhancing the existing wall is the best approach. At the same time, building an 1.800 mile long border wall is not a realistic approach. Using increased staff and technology such as infrared surveillance is a better alternative in some areas.
I believe in the Constitution and I support the Second Amendment. At the same time, I support universal background checks. I believe that those people on terrorist watch lists should not be able to purchase guns. I would support the banning of bump stocks or other devices that convert semiautomatic guns to automatic weapons. After the recent Las Vegas and Parkland shootings, I also believe that, as a country, we must reassess why private citizens should have the right to military weapons such as assault rifles.
As a Republican, I support free trade, and I believe that trade agreements such as NAFTA on the whole are mutually beneficial to the countries who participate. Canada and Mexico have been important neighbors and allies, as well as trading partners, for a number of years. While we must ensure that it is fair, I would support remaining in NAFTA, subject to renegotiation as needed.
I support provisions in the Affordable Care Act that ensure coverage for preexisting conditions and allow young people to remain on their parent's insurance until the age of 25. I support the expansion of Medicaid as pursued by many states to help provide an adequate safety net. I would oppose converting Medicare to a voucher system; asking our Seniors to use a voucher to obtain insurance on the open market is unfair and inappropriate. I would provide additional tax incentives for individuals to carry health insurance and for employers to provide it for their workers. I would also oppose privatization of the VA health care system; I believe that our Veterans would be better served by streamlining the procedures/bureaucracy already in place there.
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As a Republican, I support limited government, fiscal responsibility, individual liberties, strong national defense, free trade and limited taxation.
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
52nd District
JEFFREY CULLEN
Internal Medicine Doctor
Health Care, Veteran Affairs and Infrastructure Projects are all critical issues in our Congressional District. I have the knowledge and experience to help resolve these problems in our area. As a primary care and pain management doctor for over twenty years, I have focused on providing medical care for our Veterans and underserved population. As a Medical Director in the San Diego VA system and the Medical Director of a private practice group, I led significant improvement in clinical performance; my foremost consideration has always been to maximize the health and wellbeing of each of my patients. I earned a Master’s Degree in Public Policy at the University of Chicago to better understand how our health care system works, what we do well and what we can do to improve, always striving for high quality and appropriate access while controlling costs.
In addition, after earning engineering degrees at Cornell University, I began my professional career working for Sargent and Lundy, one of the world’s largest consulting engineering firms, eventually rising to the Administrative Staff of the Structural Engineering Division. As a result, I understand the design and construction of large scale engineering projects, such as our district’s infrastructure.
My professional education and extensive experience in Health Care, Veteran Affairs and Infrastructure Projects uniquely qualifies me among the congressional candidates in this election.
I ask for your vote to give me the opportunity to serve you and our district.
