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November 8, 2016 South Dakota General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, South Dakota

John R. Thune - R

►Websitewww.johnthune.com

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Jay Williams - D

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John R. Thune

Jay Williams

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Health & Medical

Prescription Drugs

Reducing Health Care Costs

Generic Drugs

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Medical Malpractice Reform

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Agriculture

Farm Subsidies & Supports

Trade Barriers to US Goods

Farm Bill

Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

2001 Tax Cuts

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Education & Schools

No Child Left Behind

Special Education

Textbook Selection

Civil, Religious, Gay & Human Rights

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Same Sex Marriage

Property Rights vs. Civil Rights

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Local First Responders

National Security

Homeland Securtiy

War on Terror

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment

Gun & Property Rights

Guns & Gun Control

Gun Legislation

Right to Own Guns - Second Amendment

Courts, Laws & Justice

Courts

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Foreign Policy

Iraq

Loss of American Lives in Iraq

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion

Pro-Life v. Pro-Choice

Partial-birth Abortions

Minorities

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Sex & Sexuality

Same Sex Marriage

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare