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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 8, 2022 Iowa General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Iowa

Michael Franken - D

►Websitefrankenforiowa.org

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Chuck Grassley - R

►Websitegrassley.senate.gov

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Michael Franken

Chuck Grassley

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

On Entering Public Service

Housing & Communities

Homeownership

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicaid

Generic Drugs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

National Security

Local First Responders

Illegal Immigrants Social Services

Foreign Policy

Iran War

Gaza

Iran

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Cuba

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Government Shut Down

Federal Bureaucracy & Regulations

Voter Registration

FEMA and Hurricane Katrina

Government Agencies

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Jobs

Small Businesses

Trade

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Domestic Violence

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Special Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Adoption and Foster Care

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Supreme Court

Judicial Appointments & Confirmations

Courts & Trials

Legal Reform

Tort Reform

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family

Child Care

Family Values

Adoption and Foster Care

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

Metamphetamines and Opioids

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Ethanol & Biofuels

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Energy Research and Development

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Income Taxes

Tax Reform

Military, National Defense & Veterans

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Pensions

Retirement Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Entitlements