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November 4, 2008 Connecticut General Election

Candidates for Representative In Congress District 4, Connecticut

Christopher Shays - R

►Websitewww.shaysforcognress.org

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Jim Himes - D

►Websitehimesforcongress.com

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Richard Z. Duffee - G

►Websitewww.duffee.politicalgateway.com/cand.php?id=406&page=office

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Jim Himes

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Health & Medical

Health and Medical Insurance

Prescription Drugs

Medicare

Patient's Bill of Rights

Medical Malpractice Reform

Environment

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Trade

Taxes

Schools & Education

No Child Left Behind

Special Education

Title IX 'Equal Opportunities for Girls'

Civil, Religious, Gay & Human Rights

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Hate Crimes

USA Patriot Act

Human Rights

Native American Casinos

Government, Elections & Politics

Campaign Finance Reform

Homeland Security, Immigration, Border Security & Terrorism

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

National Security

Domestic Intelligence & Agencies

Water, Hazardous Materials & Bio Terrorism

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Gun & Property Rights

Guns & Gun Control

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime

Hate Crimes

Human Rights

Youth and Gang Crime

Identity Theft

Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Cigarettes and Smoking

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Foreign Policy

Middle East

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Veterans Funding

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion

Human and Animal Cloning

Abortion for Rape and Incest

Stem Cell Research

Parental Consent or Notification

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Minorities

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Native American Casinos

Internet, Media, Technology, Science & Space

Internet

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare