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November 2006 Texas General Election

Candidates for U.S. Representative District 27, Texas

Solomon P. Ortiz, Jr. - D

►Websitewww.solomonortizjr.com/

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Wm. "Willie" Vaden - R

►Websitewww.willievaden4congress.com

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Robert E. Powell - L

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Solomon P. Ortiz, Jr.

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

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Agriculture

Farm Bill

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Wages

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Health and Medical Insurance

Mental Health

Medicare

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Medical Research

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

No Child Left Behind

Special Education

Education Tax Credits

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

National and State Parks

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

National Security

Homeland Securtiy

Taxes

Education Tax Credits

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget