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November 8, 2016 Massachusetts General Election

Candidates for Congressional District 8, Massachusetts

William Burke - R

►Websitebillburkeforcongress.com

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Stephen F. Lynch - D

►Websitewww.stephenflynch.com

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Stephen F. Lynch

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

Housing & Communities

Housing

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Reducing Health Care Costs

Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse

COVID Pandemic

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

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Promotion of Democracy Around World

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Trade

Infrastructure

Trade Agreements

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Worker Rights and Benefits

Wages

Labor

Education & Schools

Education

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

No Child Left Behind

Head Start

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Violence & Homicide

Red Flag Laws

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Train Travel and Amtrak

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Seniors & Aging of Population

Pensions