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August 5, 2014 Washington Non-Partisan State Primary

Candidates for U.S. Representative District 9, Washington

Adam Smith - D

►Websitewww.electadamsmith.com/

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Don Rivers

►Websitedonlrivers.com/

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Mark Greene - R

►Websitepartyofcommons.com

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Doug Basler - R

►Websitedougbasler.com

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Adam Smith

Doug Basler

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

On Entering Public Service

Opinions of Other Candidates

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Working Class

Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Medicare

Reducing Health Care Costs

Generic Drugs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Patient's Bill of Rights

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Local Control Over Education

Common Core Education

Teacher Standards

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Hunger

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Government Efficiency

Banks & Finance

Big Banks & Too Big to Fail

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Same Sex Marriage

Housing & Communities

Housing

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

Marijuana

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

National Security

Domestic Intelligence & Agencies

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Media, Science & Space

Research and Development

Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Foreign Policy

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Military Pay, Medical Care and Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Seniors & Aging of Population

Social Security Long Term Viability

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Sex & Sexuality

Same Sex Marriage