Tammy Lee
5th Congressional District - Independence Party
The Question
What have you done—and
what will you do in Congress—to safeguard and expand the rights,
services and community participation of people with disabilities
in Minnesota?
Lee's Response
As a member of Congress, I will be a strong advocate for all people
(including the disabled) by demanding fair legal treatment, equal
employment opportunity, and access to more affordable health care.
I would also toughen up laws related to housing discrimination and
predatory lenders who discriminate against people with disabilities.
We must also provide further support and restore funding for Personal
Care Attendants (PCAs) so that adults living with disabilities are
able to continue to live in their homes or access higher education
opportunities.
In the area of health care, we should also make Medicare Part D better
serve people by reducing confusion and keeping prescription costs
down and also controlling the spiraling costs of premiums.
I also support the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equal Treatment bill
and other measures to bring parity to health insurance policies for
people living with mental or physical disabilities.
In the area of education, we need to strengthen The Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and continue to support Individual
Education Plans (IEPs) for disabled students.
I believe we have a special obligation, as a member of Congress,
to be a champion for those who need it most: our children, the elderly
and people with disabilities. A civilized society is one that pays
special attention to
those in need. ![]()
