Oppose. The federal government is unwilling to fully fund this program. I also have a problem with the federal government forcing us into a program that is unworkable. I believe our educators know that we can do better and know best what to do to raise the level of education in Utah.

11. Should high-level nuclear waste be stored in Skull Valley? Why or why not?

Absolutely not! I don't believe Utah should be the dumping ground for higher level radioactive waste from Ohio, New York or anywhere else. The same could be said for any nuclear byproduct, whether created by research or the government. I will do everything in my power to fight against any temporary storage of nuclear waste anywhere in Utah. If the government or any state can easily dispose of radioactive waste, then we never get to the root of the problem. Our state and others, by refusing to store this waste, will force a national dialogue and encourage federally funded programs to recycle and/or deal with this very "hot" issue. As your Congressmember, I will propose legislation to open a federal dialogue to deal with this critical issue.

12. Should the types of waste Envirocare receives be reduced or expanded? Reclassified? Or is what they receive fine and nothing about their business should change?

There is a place for businesses such as Envirocare. However, the key phrase in this equation is "low level radioactive waste." To allow higher levels of radioactive waste storage at Envirocare or anywhere in Utah is wrong, and I stand with other elected leaders, both Republican and Democrat (except my opponent Rob Bishop), to prevent storage of higher level radioactive waste in Utah.

13. The 1st Congressional District is expansive and includes a mix of rural and urban constituents. Do those two groups have conflicting needs from their federal representatives, and if so, how can those conflicts be balanced?

Yes, of course they have different needs and concerns. But they also have a lot in common. The way to balance these needs is through open and honest dialogue between representatives of each area of concern. It has been my experience through serving on the Logan City Council, that by listening and being accessible to all parties, I have been able to facilitate these types of discussions in a spirit of compromise.

14. Two universities are within the 1st District. Are there ways in which you, if elected, can help institutions, faculty or students of higher education?