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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2008 Oregon General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Oregon

Gordon H. Smith - R

►Websitewww.gordonsmith.com

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Jeff Merkley - D

►Websitewww.jeffmerkley.com/

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David Brownlow - CON

►Websitewww.davebrownlow.com

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Jeff Merkley

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Housing & Communities

Homeownership

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Health and Medical Insurance

Mental Health

Medicaid

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Illegal Immigrants Social Services

Foreign Policy

Iran War

Gaza

Iran

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Foreign Aid

China

Russia

Ukraine

Cuba

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government Shut Down

Voter Registration

FEMA and Hurricane Katrina

Government Agencies

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Agriculture

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Teacher Standards

Head Start

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

National and State Parks

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Ethanol & Biofuels

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Train Travel and Amtrak

Highways

Air Travel

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Tax Reform

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Veterans Funding

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Consumers & Food

Consumers