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November 4, 2008 New York General Election

Candidates for Rep. In Congress District 18, New York

Nita M. Lowey - D

►Websitewww.loweyforcongress.com

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Jim Russell - R

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Nita M. Lowey

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

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Trade

Economic Stimulus

Foreign Job Outsourcing

Trade Barriers to US Goods

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Corporate Crime and Fraud

Housing & Communities

Housing

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Generic Drugs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

No Child Left Behind

Special Education

Head Start

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Endangered Species

Clean Water Act of 1977

Recycling

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Cruelty to Animals

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Cruelty to Animals

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Local First Responders

National Security

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Internet

Spamming

Taxes

Tax Reform

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Marriage Penalty

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Veterans Funding

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Consumers & Food

Consumer Product Safety, Fraud and Protection

Consumers

Credit Cards

Telemarketing