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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2014 Iowa General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Iowa

Joni K. Ernst - R

►Websitewww.joniernst.com

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Bruce Braley - D

►Websitewww.brucebraley.com

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Bob Quast

►Websitewww.BobQ2014.com

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Rick Stewart - L

►Websiterickstewart.com

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Douglas Butzier - L

►Websitewww.drdougforiowa.com

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Ruth Smith

►Websitewww.ruthsmithforsenate.com

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Joni K. Ernst

Bruce Braley

Bob Quast

Rick Stewart

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

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Opinions of Other Candidates

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Farm Bill

Labor, Wages & Unions

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Minimum Wage

Wages

Wage Discrimination

Labor

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Health and Medical Insurance

Medicare

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Public Lands & Water

Clean Water Act of 1977

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Roe v. Wade

Life Beginning at Conception

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Federal Bureaucracy & Regulations

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Domestic Violence

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Roe v. Wade

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Taxes

Income Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Department of Defense and Pentagon

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment

Minorities

Wage Discrimination

Consumers & Food

Food