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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

June 5, 2012 California No Party Preference Primary

Candidates for United States Representative District 47, California

Alan Lowenthal - D

►Websitealanlowenthal.com

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Peter Mathews - D

►Websitepetermathewsforcongress.org/

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Jay Shah - D

►Websitewww.drjayshah4congress.com

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Gary DeLong - R

►Websitegarydelong.com

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Steve Foley - R

►Websitestevefoleyforcongress.com

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Sanford W. Kahn - R

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Steven T. Kuykendall - R

►Websitestevenkuykendall.com

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Usha Shah - D

►Websitewww.mrsushashahforuscongress2012.com

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Alan Lowenthal

Peter Mathews

Steve Foley

Sanford W. Kahn

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

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Health and Medical Insurance

Medicare

Free Market Health Care

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Local Control Over Education

Department of Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Oceans

Clean Water Act of 1977

Toxic Waste

Clean Air Act of 1963

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Federal Bureaucracy & Regulations

Government Accountability

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Police Reform

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Energy Research and Development

Hybrid and Electric Cars

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

National Security

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Deportation

Arizona's Strict New Immigration Law

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Train Travel and Amtrak

Highways

Seaports

Taxes

Income Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Pensions

Social Security Long Term Viability

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Entitlements

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage