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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 6, 2012 Vermont General Election

Candidates for US Rep to Congress, Vermont

James "Sam" Desrochers - I

►Websitewww.vtcongress.com

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Mark Donka - R

►Websitemarkdonkaforvt.com

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Andre Laframboise - I

►Websitevotekiss.org

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Jane Newton - LU

►Websitewww.libertyunion.com

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Peter Welch - D

►WebsiteWELCHFORVERMONT.COM

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Peter Welch

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Agriculture

Infrastructure

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Employment Discrimination

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

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Roe v. Wade

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Gerrymandering

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

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Patriotism

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Child Care

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

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

Internet

Taxes

Income Taxes

Tax Credits

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment

Minorities

Employment Discrimination