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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 8, 2016 New Jersey General Election

Candidates for Congressional District 5, New Jersey

Scott Garrett - R

►Websitegarrettforcongress.com

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Joshua S. Gottheimer - D

►Websitejosh4jersey.com

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Claudio Belusic - L

►Websitewww.lp.org/candidates/claudio-belusic/

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Scott Garrett

Joshua S. Gottheimer

Claudio Belusic

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

Areas to Concentrate On

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

National Security

Local First Responders

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Domestic Intelligence & Agencies

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Economic Stimulus

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

No Child Left Behind

Special Education

Teacher Standards

Home Schooling

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Endangered Species

Clean Water Act of 1977

National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Corporate & Business Taxes

Tax Reform

Marriage Penalty

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Veterans Funding

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+