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Where he stands
Economy/Budget/Deficit/Taxes
- Would increase the minimum wage Voted against every Bush tax cut that favored the wealthy Believes government has role in struggle against poverty Would restrict lobbyist gifts Would disclose lobbyist info on Internet Voted no on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move U.S. jobs offshore Voted yes on implementing CAFTA for Central American free-trade
Immigration
- Supports guest worker programs Wants to create a path to legalization Sponsored bill covering child resident aliens under Medicaid Voted no on building a fence along the border with Mexico
Energy/Environment
- Supports spending to stop Global Warming Has said of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: “Let’s leave one place off limits” Would make Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a Cabinet department Voted yes on including oil and gas smokestacks in mercury regulations EPA must do better on mercury clean-up Wants to focus on results, not regulation Wants to close SUV loophole and raise mileage standards overall
Foreign Policy
- Doesn’t believe in tapping our phones without a warrant Know our enemy: Al Qaeda wants the U.S. away from Mecca Against linking Human Rights to trade with China End U.S. attitude and habit of arrogant reckless wars Supporter of Palestinian-Israeli land-for-peace deal
Domestic Issues
Longtime supporter of the LGBTQ community Believes same-sex marriage is a state issue, not an issue for the federal constitution A woman should make her own reproductive choices Doesn’t believe our culture would allow legalizing hard drugs Believes that bipartisanship is the key to reforming Medicare Wants to tackle crime by focusing on the skills and treatment of inmates
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Lincoln Chafee, 2015 Source: Charlie Neibergall for Associated Press
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TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Current Events This Week: January 2023
African Americans by the Numbers
Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
- Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
- The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Current Events This Week: January 2023
- African Americans by the Numbers
- Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
- The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
