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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2008 Connecticut General Election

Candidates for Representative In Congress District 4, Connecticut

Christopher Shays - R

►Websitewww.shaysforcognress.org

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Jim Himes - D

►Websitehimesforcongress.com

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Richard Z. Duffee - G

►Websitewww.duffee.politicalgateway.com/cand.php?id=406&page=office

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Jim Himes

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Candidate Endorsements

Campaign Finance Reform

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Israel

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Middle East

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Trade

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Hate Crimes

Human Rights

Youth and Gang Crime

Identity Theft

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Patient's Bill of Rights

Medical Malpractice Reform

Education & Schools

Education

No Child Left Behind

Special Education

Title IX 'Equal Opportunities for Girls'

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Human and Animal Cloning

Abortion for Rape and Incest

Stem Cell Research

Parental Consent or Notification

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Hate Crimes

USA Patriot Act

Human Rights

Native American Casinos

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

Cigarettes and Smoking

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

National Security

Domestic Intelligence & Agencies

Water, Hazardous Materials & Bio Terrorism

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Internet

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Veterans Funding

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Minorities

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Native American Casinos