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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2014 Maryland General Election

Candidates for Congressional District 2, Maryland

David Banach - R

►Websitewww.davidbanachforcongress.com

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C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger - D

►Websitedutchforcongress.com

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Ian Schlakman - G

►Websitewww.ian42.com

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Joseph Jean Sperber - U

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Mark Gerard Shell - R

►Websitewww.democracy.com/MarkShell

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C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger

Ian Schlakman

Mark Gerard Shell

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

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Opinions of Other Candidates

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Candidate Endorsements

Government & Democracy

Government Shut Down

Earmarks

Government Corruption and Ethics

Campaign Contributions, Limits & Citizens United Case

Government Agencies

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Israel

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Afghanistan

Iraq

Middle East

Pakistan

Taliban & Radical Islamic Jihadists

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Trade

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

$700 Billion Troubled Asset Relief Bailout

Manufacturing Decline

Auto Industry

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Domestic Violence

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Wages

Equal Pay

Wage Discrimination

Labor

Employee Free Choice Act

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicaid

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Preventive Health Care

Elderly's Health & Abuse

Cancer

Medical Malpractice Reform

Medical Research

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Pre-School and Early Childhood Education

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Public Schools K-12

No Child Left Behind

Local Control Over Education

Student Standards and Testing

Special Education

Classroom Size

Teacher Standards

Math and Science in Schools

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

National and State Parks

Endangered Species

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Oceans

Clean Water Act of 1977

Oil Industry

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Recycling

Banks & Finance

Financial Crisis

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Cruelty to Animals

USA Patriot Act

Torture & Waterboarding

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Cruelty to Animals

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

Illegal Drugs

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Nuclear Power

Ethanol & Biofuels

Oil Industry

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Auto Industry

Energy Regulation

Energy Research and Development

Hybrid and Electric Cars

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Airport, Air, Rail & Port Security

Local First Responders

National Security

Illegal Immigration Enforcement

Homeland Securtiy

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Deportation

War on Terror

Database of Foreigners

Employers Who Hire Illegals

E-Verify System

Torture & Waterboarding

Domestic Intelligence & Agencies

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Train Travel and Amtrak

Highway Congestion

Public Transportation

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Income Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Defense

National Guard & Reserves

Veterans Funding

Survivor Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Seniors & Aging of Population

Pensions

Retirement Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Social Security Trust Fund

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Earmarks

Minorities

Wage Discrimination

Consumers & Food

Food