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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2008 Vermont General Election

Candidates for US Rep to Congress, Vermont

Mike Bethel - I

►Websitemikebethelforcongress.org/home/

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Cris Ericson - I

►Websitecrisericson.com

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Thomas James Hermann - PRO

►Websitewww.votepeacevt.com/home.shtml

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Jane Newton - LU

►Websitewww.libertyunion.com

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Jerry Trudell - I

►WebsiteJerryforvermont.com/

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Peter Welch - D

►WebsiteWELCHFORVERMONT.COM

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Cris Ericson

Peter Welch

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

Infrastructure

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Employment Discrimination

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

Farm Policies

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Employment Discrimination

Health & Medical

Prescription Drugs

Medicare

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Education & Schools

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Free College Tuition

Environment & Climate Change

Clean Air and Water

Carbon Tax

Carbon Capture Technology

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

State & Local Climate Change Initiatives

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Roe v. Wade

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Low Income and Public Housing & Assistance

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Voting and Election Reform

Gerrymandering

Government Corruption and Ethics

Campaign Contributions, Limits & Citizens United Case

Voting Rights

Voter Registration

Courts, Laws & Justice

Judicial Discretion & Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

Banks & Finance

Wall Street

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Police Reform

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Roe v. Wade

Housing & Communities

Low Income and Public Housing & Assistance

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Child Care

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

Marijuana

Metamphetamines and Opioids

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Carbon Tax

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Infrastructure & Transportation

Bikes, Scoters and Pedestrians

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

Internet

Taxes

Tax Credits

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Drone Strikes

Minorities

Employment Discrimination