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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2008 Massachusetts General Election

Candidates for Congressional District 4, Massachusetts

Barney Frank - D

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Earl Henry Sholley - R

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Susan Allen - I

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Health & Medical

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Medicare

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Toxic Waste

Recycling

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Campaign Finance Reform

FEMA and Hurricane Katrina

Government Agencies

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Hate Crimes

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Persons with Disabilities

Gays Serving in the Military

Hate Crimes

Native American Casinos

Housing & Communities

Housing

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Marijuana

Medical Marijuana

Illegal Drugs

Energy

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Technology, Internet, Media, Science & Space

Internet

Space

Taxes

Foreign Policy

Israeli and Palestinian Conflict

Middle East

Recognition of a Palestinian State

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Military

Gays Serving in the Military

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Privatizing Social Security

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Minorities

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Native American Casinos

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Consumers & Food

Consumer Product Safety, Fraud and Protection

Consumers