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November 8, 2016 Washington General Election

Candidates for U.S. Representative District 9, Washington

Doug Basler - R

►Websitedougbasler.com

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Adam Smith - D

►Websitewww.electadamsmith.com/

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Adam Smith

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

Health & Medical

Health and Medical Insurance

Prescription Drugs

Medicare

Reducing Health Care Costs

Generic Drugs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Patient's Bill of Rights

Environment

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Infrastructure

Small Businesses

Business

Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Schools & Education

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Higher Education

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Local Control Over Education

Common Core Education

Teacher Standards

Civil, Religious, Gay & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Same Sex Marriage

Government, Elections & Politics

Government Efficiency

Government & Democracy

Homeland Security, Immigration, Border Security & Terrorism

Immigration Policy & Reform

Local First Responders

National Security

Domestic Intelligence & Agencies

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Working Class

Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Marijuana

Federal Prohibition of Marijuana

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Foreign Policy

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Military Pay, Medical Care and Benefits

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Sex & Sexuality

Same Sex Marriage

Internet, Media, Technology, Science & Space

Research and Development

Banks & Finance

Big Banks & Too Big to Fail

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Seniors & Aging of Population

Social Security Long Term Viability

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Housing & Communities

Housing

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Hunger