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November 2006 Washington General Election

Candidates for U.S. Representative District 9, Washington

Adam Smith - D

►Websitewww.electadamsmith.com/

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Steven C. Cofchin - R

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Adam Smith

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Candidate Endorsements

Government & Democracy

Government Efficiency

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Israel

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Housing & Communities

Housing

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Working Class

Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)

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

Patient's Bill of Rights

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Local Control Over Education

Teacher Standards

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Hunger

Banks & Finance

Big Banks & Too Big to Fail

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Same Sex Marriage

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

Marijuana

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Local First Responders

National Security

Domestic Intelligence & Agencies

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Research and Development

Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Military Pay, Medical Care and Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Seniors & Aging of Population

Social Security Long Term Viability

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Sex & Sexuality

Same Sex Marriage