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November 8, 2016 Illinois General Election

Candidates for U.S. Congress 17th District, Illinois

Cheri Bustos - D

►Websitewww.cheribustos.com

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Patrick Harlan - R

►Websitewww.harlanforcongress.com

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Cheri Bustos

Patrick Harlan

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

Goals If Elected

Opinions of Other Candidates

Labor, Wages & Unions

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Health & Medical

Medicare

Prescription Drugs

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

COVID Pandemic

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Abortion for Rape and Incest

Using Embryos in Stem Cell Research

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Transgender Public Bathroom Restrictions

Homosexuality Choice or Chance

Refusal of Businesses to Gays

Torture & Waterboarding

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Terrorist Attacks

National Security

National Security Agency (NSA) & Citizen Surveillance

Torture & Waterboarding

Terrorist & Enemy Combatant Rights

Taxes

Taxing the Wealthiest

Flat Tax

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Military

Veterans Administration (VA)

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Privatizing Social Security

Sex & Sexuality

Homosexuality Choice or Chance

Homosexuality as Sin

Refusal of Businesses to Gays

Transgender Public Bathroom Restrictions