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The Washington Influence: Law makers and lobbyists in Washington have led our nation down a wrong path. Instead of prosperity, we are on the road to poverty. The Stimulus Package and programs like nationalized healthcare, Race to the Top, Cap and Trade are stripping states of their sovereignty. We must take a stand against the further loss of our state’s rights through federal programs and mandates. As Governor, I will not allow the lure of federal dollars to erode Tennessee’s budget, standards, culture, or its way of life. Stewardship: Elected officials have an inherent obligation to their constituents to be good stewards; to serve them in with integrity, in an ethical and responsible manner. As Governor, I will deliver on the promise of stewardship, particularly with tax dollars. I will put Tennessee tax dollars to their absolute best use and I will insist upon the highest return on investment. My administration will not look upon expenditures as simply numbers. We will view expenses as actual dollars . . . dollars that belong to the people of Tennessee. Housing – The housing market has influence over most economic sectors – both in Tennessee and nationally. A depressed housing market results in a loss of tax revenue and personal wealth. Returning value and investment back to the housing market is vital. A flawed appraisal process and credit scoring is what propelled the housing sector into this financial ruin. A complete overhaul of those processes is the way to set the housing market back on a firm foundation.