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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2014 Maryland General Election

Candidates for Congressional District 2, Maryland

David Banach - R

►Websitewww.davidbanachforcongress.com

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C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger - D

►Websitedutchforcongress.com

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Ian Schlakman - G

►Websitewww.ian42.com

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Joseph Jean Sperber - U

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Mark Gerard Shell - R

►Websitewww.democracy.com/MarkShell

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C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger

Ian Schlakman

Mark Gerard Shell

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

On Entering Public Service

Opinions of Other Candidates

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Trade

Economic Stimulus

$700 Billion Troubled Asset Relief Bailout

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Medical Malpractice Reform

Medical Research

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

No Child Left Behind

Local Control Over Education

Student Standards and Testing

Special Education

Classroom Size

Teacher Standards

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Clean Water Act of 1977

Recycling

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government Shut Down

Campaign Contributions, Limits & Citizens United Case

Banks & Finance

Financial Crisis

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Domestic Violence

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

Illegal Drugs

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

National Security

Homeland Securtiy

Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Foreign Policy

Middle East

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Seniors & Aging of Population

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Consumers & Food

Food