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November 4, 2008 Florida General Election

Candidates for United States Representative District 23, Florida

April Cook

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Alcee L. Hastings - D

►Websitealceeforcongress.com

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Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. - R

►Websitewww.marionthorpe.com

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Alcee L. Hastings

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Iran Nuclear Deal & Sanctions

Iraq

Middle East

Africa

Europe

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Agriculture

Trade

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

HIV/AIDS

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Patient's Bill of Rights

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

No Child Left Behind

Student Standards and Testing

Teacher Standards

Education Gap with Other Countries

Head Start

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

National and State Parks

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Oceans

Clean Water Act of 1977

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Roe v. Wade

Partial-birth Abortions

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Roe v. Wade

Affirmative Action

Racial Profiling

USA Patriot Act

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Local First Responders

National Security

Homeland Securtiy

Domestic Intelligence & Agencies

Taxes

Tax Reform

Corporate Tax Breaks & Loopholes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Veterans Funding

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Minorities

Racial Profiling

Affirmative Action