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March 20, 2012 Illinois Democratic General Primary

Candidates for U.S. Congress 9th District, Illinois

Janice D. Schakowsky - D

►Websitejanschakowsky.org/

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Simon Ribeiro - D

►Websitesimonforcongress.com

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Janice D. Schakowsky

Simon Ribeiro

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

Voting and Election Reform

Earmarks

Federal Bureaucracy & Regulations

Campaign Finance Reform

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Israel

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Iraq

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Infrastructure

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Telecommuting

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Wages

Health & Medical

Medicare

Universal Medical Care & Insurance

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Preventive Health Care

Alternative Medicine

Medical Malpractice Reform

Education & Schools

Education

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Public Schools K-12

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Clean Water Act of 1977

Oil Industry

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Clean Air Act of 1963

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Poverty

Banks & Finance

Banks

Federal Reserve

Financial Crisis

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

Family

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Oil Industry

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Cap-and-Trade

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Infrastructure & Transportation

Bikes, Scoters and Pedestrians

Transportation

Infrastructure

Highway Congestion

Public Transportation

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Telecommuting

Taxes

Property Taxes

Income Taxes

Corporate Tax Breaks & Loopholes

Offshore Tax Shelters

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans Funding

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Pensions

Social Security Long Term Viability

Tax on Social Security Benefits

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Earmarks

Consumers & Food

Consumer Product Safety, Fraud and Protection

Consumers