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November 4, 2008 New York General Election

Candidates for Rep. In Congress District 5, New York

Gary L. Ackerman - D

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Elizabeth Berney - TRP

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Gary L. Ackerman

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

Jobs

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medical Errors

Education & Schools

Education

After-School, Sports, Art, Music Programs

Math and Science in Schools

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Clean Water Act of 1977

Recycling

Flexible Fuel Vehicles

Courts, Laws & Justice

Burning the Flag

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Corporate Crime and Fraud

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Burning the Flag

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Burning the Flag

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

Religion

Family

Energy

Ethanol & Biofuels

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

National Security

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Train Travel and Amtrak

Highways

Foreign Policy

Iraq

Promotion of Democracy Around World

Turkey and Kurds

Unilateralism

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits