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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

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Foreign Aid

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Agriculture

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Health and Medical Insurance

Mental Health

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