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November 4, 2008 New York General Election

Candidates for Rep. In Congress District 2, New York

Steve J. Israel - D

►Websitewww.israelforcongress.com

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Frank J. Stalzer - R

►Websitewww.stalzer4congress2008.com/

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Steve J. Israel

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Jobs

Agriculture

Farm Subsidies & Supports

Foreign Job Outsourcing

Farm Corporation Subsidies

Health & Medical

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

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

No Child Left Behind

Special Education

Education Tax Credits

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Clean Water Act of 1977

National Forests and Healthy Forests Initiative

National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act

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

Illegal Drugs

Punishments for Drug Crimes

Energy

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

National Security

Taxes

Tax Reform

Corporate Tax Breaks & Loopholes

Education Tax Credits

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

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