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Frank Morganthaler

Street Address: 157 Elwood AvenueHawthorne, NY 10532

Race: Congressional District 17 Representative

More Congressional District 17 Representative candidates: Nita Lowey | Joe Carvin |

Political and civic experience: Never held elected office

Age: 64

Family: Married for 32 years to my wife, Barbara, and we have one daughter, Michelle.

Residency: Born in Yonkers, NY; currently residing in Hawthorne, NY; Town of Mt. Pleasant

Incumbent?: No

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Education: Cardinal Spellman High School, Bronx, NY; A.A.S. Westchester Community College; 2 years (Finance), Mercy College

Occupation: U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran; FDNY (New York City Fire Department) 22 years, retired as a Lieutenant; New York State Licensed Private Investigator (current); Emergency Planning Consultant (current)

Twitter: http://twitter.com/@GiveMeLibertyUS

Facebook: http://facebook.com/FrankMorganthalerforCongress

Why are you running for office or seeking re-election?
I am running for this office because our Country is in trouble. We are headed in a very dangerous direction. Our Constitution is being ignored by the current Administration and the Congress. When elected to Congress, I will fight to protect our Freedoms, our Liberties and our Constitution. I believe that we need some basic common sense in Congress and that I can provide it. Those now serving there are out of touch with the realities that, "We the People", have to deal with every day. They have been there too long, and are unaffected by the results of their actions. That is why I support Term Limits for Congress. I am running as an Independent candidate, who will not become part of the partisan politics that have brought Washington to a halt. I believe that the residents of the 17th Congressional District deserve to have a clear choice in the upcoming election. My two opponents support Mr. Obama and his policies. I do not. There is little difference between the two in their philosophies. I am a Constitutional Conservative. They are not. My candidacy offers a sharp contrast to the views of my opponents and provides voters with a real choice between the status quo and a new path paved by Constitutional principles.
Additionally, I believe that Washington is lacking real leaders. Most representatives serving there now worry more about political correctness and how the polls will perceive their actions then they do about following the Constitution and doing the job they were sent to Washington to do. They don’t lead - they follow - whether it is their party leaders, the polls, or an out of touch President. I have been a member of many organizations over the years. And, in each instance, no matter the organization, I was usually selected to fill a position of leadership by the members. They obviously recognized my leadership ability and I don’t believe that I ever let them down. I am not a person who “falls in line” or “follows the crowd” - I follow my conscience and do what is right to the best of my ability. I stand on my own two feet. I know how to lead and when elected I will lead as I always have. I will not be controlled or influenced by the Washington “establishment”.

What in your personal, civic or professional experience recommends your election or return to office?
I believe that my life experience has allowed me to develop a unique, well balanced perspective on government and politics that few others have. My time in the Marine Corps provided me with a solid background and understanding of military and defense matters. My service in the FDNY, gives me an understanding of what first responders need to deal with the ever present threat of terrorism. I have trained in National Incident Management and Incident Command, and the knowledge acquired there gives me a comprehensive understanding of FEMA and disaster response. In addition to my professional life, I have always been active in my community and have served as a volunteer with numerous organizations. I have been a volunteer with the Westchester Chapter of the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, the Westchester Emergency Communications Association, and the Eastchester (CERT) Community Emergency Response Team. I have also served as President of the East Yonkers Boys and Girls Club (4 yrs.), as a volunteer coach at Holy Child High School and St. Mark's Lutheran School, and as a Board Member with the Yonkers Private Industry Council. I am also a National Board Member of Animal Charities of America. As a veteran, I am active in the American Legion, the Marine Corps League, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Vietnam Veterans of America, and have served as an officer in most of these organizations. I also volunteer at the VA Hospital in Montrose and am an advocate for our seriously wounded veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan; traveling to Washington numerous times to lobby for the assistance that they need. I serve as a volunteer with the "Service Dog" Program that provides service dogs to veterans suffering from amputations, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. I have met many of these young heroes and their families and I believe that I understand their situation better than most. Over the years, I have always made a commitment to try to make my community a better place for all. I believe that as a Congressman, I could bring that same commitment to the office and make our Congressional District a much better place for all residents to live.

What would be your top three priorities if you are elected or re-elected?
1. To fulfill my oath of office - to support, defend (and obey) the Constitution of the United States and to protect our 1st and 2nd Amendment Freedoms which are being threatened (speech, religion and the right to bear arms). Prevent any President from ignoring the constraints placed on his/her executive powers by the Constitution and stop the current policy of using Executive Orders to circumvent our Constitution.
2. Repeal Obamacare - this law is creating uncertainty in the business community, causing unemployment rates to remain high and the economy to suffer. We must protect Medicare from the drastic impact that Obamacare will have on it, and live up to the promise that the government made to our seniors - that the care they paid for all of their lives, would be there when they needed it. Note: There are some healthcare issues that need to be dealt with, but, each can be addressed on an individual basis, without dismantling the entire healthcare system.
3. Repeal the following:
(a) the regulations and mandates, imposed by the Obama Administration, which are preventing businesses from hiring and causing unemployment rates to remain at unacceptable levels. Many of these regulations have prevented the U.S. from making use of the abundant supplies of domestic fuel resources that America has been blessed with.
(b) the "Sequestration" provision from the Budget Control Act of 2011, which will cut $500 Billion from the Defense Budget over the next 10 years, and will seriously weaken America's national defense capabilities. These cuts will also cause a serious spike in unemployment in the Defense industry.