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November 8, 2016 Washington General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Washington

Patty Murray - D

►Websitewww.pattymurray.com

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Chris Vance

►Websitechrisvanceforsenate.com

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Patty Murray

Chris Vance

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

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Agriculture

Trade

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Farm Bill

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Police Reform

Youth and Gang Crime

Domestic Violence

Housing & Communities

Housing

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Wage Discrimination

Labor

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Rural Health Care

Health and Medical Insurance

Mental Health

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Nurses and Public Health Workers

Preventive Health Care

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Special Education

Classroom Size

High Schools

Head Start

Math and Science in Schools

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

National and State Parks

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Oceans

Toxic Waste

Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC)

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Contraception

Banks & Finance

Banks

Financial Industry Regulation

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Native Americans & Indigenous People

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

Illegal Drugs

Metamphetamines and Opioids

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Energy Research and Development

Solar Energy

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Airport, Air, Rail & Port Security

Local First Responders

Homeland Securtiy

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Train Travel and Amtrak

Highway Congestion

Highways

Air Travel

Public Transportation

Seaports

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Internet

Taxes

Income Taxes

National Sales Tax

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Homeless Veterans

Military Families

Vetreran Job Retraining

National Guard & Reserves

Military Pay, Medical Care and Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Pensions

Privatizing Social Security

Social Security Trust Fund

Minorities

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Wage Discrimination

Consumers & Food

Food