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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2008 Illinois General Election

Candidates for U.S. Congress 5th District, Illinois

Rahm Emanuel - D

►Websitewww.house.gov/emanuel/

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Tommy Hanson - R

►Websitewww.votetommyhanson.com

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Alan Augustson - G

►Websiteaugustson2008.us

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Tommy Hanson

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

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Auto Industry

Health & Medical

Prescription Drugs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Education & Schools

Higher Education & College Costs

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Oil and Gas Subsidies

Coal

Developing World Climate Change & Energy

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Lobbying

Faith-based Initiative Funding

FEMA and Hurricane Katrina

Courts, Laws & Justice

Burning the Flag

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Burning the Flag

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Burning the Flag

Evolution vs. Intelligent Design

Faith-based Initiative Funding

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Ethanol & Biofuels

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Oil and Gas Subsidies

Oil Company Profits

Coal

Developing World Climate Change & Energy

Auto Industry

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Radical Islam

Technology, Internet, Media, Science & Space

Media Violence, Sex & Indecency

Taxes

Tax Reform

Foreign Policy

Iraq

Radical Islam

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Pensions

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+