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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2014 California General Election

Candidates for United States Representative District 16, California

Jim Costa - D

►Websitewww.jimcosta.com

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Johnny M. Tacherra - R

►Websitetacherraforsenate.com/

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Jim Costa

Johnny M. Tacherra

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Achievements If Elected

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Candidate Endorsements

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Israel

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Agriculture

Trade

Infrastructure

Farm Subsidies & Supports

Farm Bill

Trade Agreements

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Youth and Gang Crime

Housing & Communities

Housing

Mortgages

Federal Mortgage Regulation

Foreclosures

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Rural Health Care

Health and Medical Insurance

Nurses and Public Health Workers

Medical Research

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Classroom Size

Education Tax Credits

Computers & Technology in Schools

Head Start

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Clean Air and Water

National and State Parks

Endangered Species

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Invasive Species

Clean Air Act of 1963

Courts, Laws & Justice

Judicial Discretion & Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

Courts & Trials

Banks & Finance

Mortgages

Federal Mortgage Regulation

Foreclosures

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Illegal Drugs

Metamphetamines and Opioids

Energy

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Highways

Air Travel

Public Transportation

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Rural Internet Access

Internet

Taxes

Income Taxes

Education Tax Credits

Child Tax Credit

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans Health Care

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Military Families

Military Pay, Medical Care and Benefits

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget