Supporting Rep. Rush Holt for re-election

Hazel S. Stix of Princeton
    In her letter of Aug. 19, Beverly Elston asks why Rush Holt refuses to debate. Rush Holt has not refused and he will debate Scott Sipprelle.
   Rep. Holt has been our conscientious and dedicated congressman for 12 years and his impressive voting record says more about him than any debate could.
   Mr. Holt voted for the military pay raise. He supported GI education benefits for our veterans that will also be available to the children of fallen soldiers. He has sponsored programs to help provide care and services for veterans when they return home.
   He has vigorously supported health care reform. No longer can a person be denied health insurance because of a pre-condition, nor can he or she be dropped by the insurance company when he or she becomes sick. No longer can children be excluded for coverage because of pre-existing conditions. There will be a tax credit for some small businesses to help provide coverage for employees.
   Rush Holt is an educator and a scientist. Because of his seniority and qualifications he serves on three critical House Committees — Education and Labor, Natural Resources, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He is currently the only member of the NJ delegation, and the only scientist to serve on the Intelligence Committee. He also serves as the Chairman of the Select Intelligence Oversight Panel.
   I urge all to log on to www.rushholt.com to see how enormously fortunate we are to be represented by someone with the breadth of experience, education, integrity and dedication of Rush Holt.
Hazel S. Stix
Princeton