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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2008 Mississippi General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Mississippi

Thad Cochran - R

►Websitethadformississippi.com

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Erik R. Fleming - D

►Websitewww.fleming2006.org

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Thad Cochran

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

FEMA and Hurricane Katrina

Foreign Policy

Israel

Iraq

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Agriculture

Trade

Economic Stimulus

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Farm Corporation Subsidies

Bail Outs of Banks, Financial & Auto Corps

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Housing & Communities

Housing

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Lead Poisoning

Diabetes

Cancer

Medical Research

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Prayer & Pledge of Allegiance in Schools

Pre-School and Early Childhood Education

Public Schools K-12

Local Control Over Education

Community Colleges

After-School, Sports, Art, Music Programs

Environment & Climate Change

Climate Change & Global Warming

Toxic Waste

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Abortion Federal Funding

Courts, Laws & Justice

Supreme Court

Judicial Appointments & Confirmations

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Native Americans & Indigenous People

African Americans

Same Sex Marriage

Gender Equality

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Public Service, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps

Child Support

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Strategic Energy Fund

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Local First Responders

Illegal Immigration Enforcement

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Illegal Immigration Amnesty

Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants

E-Verify System

Water, Hazardous Materials & Bio Terrorism

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Train Travel and Amtrak

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Internet

Science

Research and Development

Innovation

Space

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Military Families

President Ahmadinejad

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Entitlements

Minorities

African Americans

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

Gender Equality