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November 2006 Illinois General Election

Candidates for U.S. Congress 9th District, Illinois

Janice D. Schakowsky - D

►Websitejanschakowsky.org/

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Michael P. Shannon - R

►Websiteshannonforcongress.com

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Janice D. Schakowsky

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

Achievements If Elected

On Entering Public Service

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Infrastructure

Health & Medical

Universal Medical Care & Insurance

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Medicare

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Education & Schools

Education

Public Schools K-12

No Child Left Behind

Student Standards and Testing

Evolution and Intelligent Design Education

Home Schooling

Head Start

Energy

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Cap-and-Trade

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

War on Terror

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Taxes

Property Taxes

Tax Reform

Corporate Tax Breaks & Loopholes

Foreign Policy

Afghanistan

Israeli and Palestinian Conflict

Iraq

Middle East

Lebanon

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans Funding

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Tax on Social Security Benefits

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Consumers & Food

Consumer Product Safety, Fraud and Protection

Consumers