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March 20, 2012 Illinois Democratic General Primary

Candidates for U.S. Congress 1st District, Illinois

Bobby L. Rush - D

►Websiterush.house.gov

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Clifford M. Russell, Jr. - D

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Jordan Sims - D

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Fred Smith - D

►Websitewww.fredsmithforcongress.com

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Raymond M. Lodato - D

►Websitewww.lodato4congress.com

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Harold L. Bailey - D

►Websiteharoldbailey.org/index.php/bio

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Bobby L. Rush

Fred Smith

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

Areas to Concentrate On

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Farm Subsidies & Supports

$700 Billion Troubled Asset Relief Bailout

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Medicare

Medicaid

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

HIV/AIDS

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Preventive Health Care

Medical Research

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Charter and Magnet Schools

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Teacher Pay

Public Schools K-12

No Child Left Behind

Computers & Technology in Schools

Dropouts

Adult Education

Math and Science in Schools

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Poverty

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Voting and Election Reform

Banks & Finance

Financial Crisis

Mortgages

Foreclosures

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Youth and Gang Crime

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Same Sex Marriage

Housing & Communities

Housing

Mortgages

Foreclosures

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Oil Company Profits

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Energy Research and Development

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Homeland Securtiy

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Train Travel and Amtrak

Highways

Public Transportation

Seaports

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Internet

Digital Rights

Innovation

Taxes

Corporate & Business Taxes

Income Taxes

Corporate Tax Breaks & Loopholes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

Veterans Health Care

Veterans Funding

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Social Security Trust Fund

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Sex & Sexuality

Same Sex Marriage