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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 6, 2012 Massachusetts General Election

Candidates for Congressional District 5, Massachusetts

Edward J. Markey - D

►Websitewww.edmarkey.com

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Thomas P. Tierney - R

►Websitewww.tomtierney.org

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Edward J. Markey

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Small Businesses

Trade

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Robo-Calling

Labor, Wages & Unions

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Wages

Labor

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Employee Free Choice Act

Health & Medical

Healthcare as a Right

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Health and Medical Insurance

Women's Health & Reproduction

Mental Health

Medicare

Reducing Health Care Costs

Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse

Medicaid

Alzheimer's Disease

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Elderly's Health & Abuse

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Medical Research

Opioid Crisis

Education & Schools

Education

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Public Schools K-12

No Child Left Behind

Free College Tuition

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Green New Deal

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Oceans

Coal

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Roe v. Wade

Contraception

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Low Income and Public Housing & Assistance

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Law Enforcement

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Incarcerations

Recidivism and Rehabilitation

Human Rights

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Privacy Rights

Roe v. Wade

African American Reparations

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Women’s Rights

Racial Discrimination & Disparities

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Military Transgender Ban Reinstatement

Human Rights

Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Gender Equality

Torture & Waterboarding

Housing & Communities

Housing

Homeownership

Low Income and Public Housing & Assistance

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Child Care

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

Cigarettes and Smoking

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Gun Violence & Homicide

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Oil Drilling

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Oil Company Profits

Coal

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

National Security

Homeland Securtiy

Immigrant Military Service & Citizenship

Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants

Employers Who Hire Illegals

Torture & Waterboarding

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Train Travel and Amtrak

Air Travel

Public Transportation

Light Rail

Technology, Internet, Media, Science & Space

Internet

Internet Privacy

Science

Research and Development

Innovation

Telecommunications

Foreign Policy

Iran

Nuclear Weapons & Non-Proliferation Treaty

Iraq

Middle East

Russia

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

Immigrant Military Service & Citizenship

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Military Pay, Medical Care and Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Pensions

Privatizing Social Security

Minorities

Racial Discrimination & Disparities

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

African American Reparations

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Gender Equality

Consumers & Food

Consumer Product Safety, Fraud and Protection

Consumers