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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 6, 2012 Virginia General Election

Candidates for Member House of Representatives 8th District, Virginia

J. Patrick Murray - R

►Websitepatrickmurrayforcongress.com

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James P. "Jim" Moran, Jr. - D

►Websitewww.jimmoran.org

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Janet H. Murphy - IDP

►Websitewww.votejoinrun.us/id42.html

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Jason J. Howell - I

►Websitevotejasonhowell.com

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J. Patrick Murray

Janet H. Murphy

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

Economy

Jobs

Business

Agriculture

Labor, Wages & Unions

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Wages

Wage Discrimination

Labor

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Employee Free Choice Act

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

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Autism

Preventive Health Care

Obesity

Medical Research

TRICARE Health Insurance

Education & Schools

Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Clean Air and Water

National and State Parks

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Oceans

Clean Water Act of 1977

Oil Industry

Toxic Waste

Recycling

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Contraception

Abortion Federal Funding

Stem Cell Research

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Earmarks

Government Corruption and Ethics

Federal Bureaucracy & Regulations

Campaign Finance Reform

Banks & Finance

Financial Crisis

Financial Industry Regulation

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Hate Crimes Legislation

Domestic Violence

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Gays Serving in the Military

Hate Crimes Legislation

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships

Same Sex Adoptions

Cruelty to Animals

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Tax Treatment of Same Sex Couples

The Military Don't Ask/Don't Tell Policy

Gender Equality

Housing & Communities

Housing

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Cruelty to Animals

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Nuclear Power

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Ethanol & Biofuels

Oil Drilling

Oil Industry

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Energy Research and Development

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Immigration Policy & Reform

National Security

Homeland Securtiy

War on Terror

Alien Minors

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Train Travel and Amtrak

Highways

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Science

Research and Development

Innovation

Taxes

Corporate & Business Taxes

Income Taxes

Flat Tax

National Sales Tax

Foreign Policy

Israeli and Palestinian Conflict

Israel

Iraq

Middle East

Taliban & Radical Islamic Jihadists

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Gays Serving in the Military

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Department of Defense and Pentagon

Homeless Veterans

Vetreran Job Retraining

Veterans Funding

Military Pay, Medical Care and Benefits

Survivor Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment

Earmarks

Minorities

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Wage Discrimination

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships

Same Sex Adoptions

Tax Treatment of Same Sex Couples

The Military Don't Ask/Don't Tell Policy

Gender Equality