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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 2004 Maryland General Election

Candidates for Congressional District 3, Maryland

Patsy Allen - G

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Benjamin Cardin - D

►Websitewww.bencardin.com

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Robert P. Duckworth - R

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Benjamin Cardin

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

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Voting and Election Reform

Money and Special Interests

US House and Senate Term Limits

527 Stealth & Super PACs

Public Funding of Political Campaigns

Campaign Spending Limits

Soft-money Political Contributions

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Israel

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Iran

Iran Nuclear Deal & Sanctions

Afghanistan

North Korea

Iraq

Middle East

Promotion of Democracy Around World

Recognition of a Palestinian State

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Trade

Infrastructure

Farm Subsidies & Supports

Foreign Job Outsourcing

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Police Reform

Death Penalty

Hate Crimes

Hate Crimes Legislation

Human Rights

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Health & Medical

Medicare

Universal Medical Care & Insurance

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Generic Drugs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Cigarettes Drug & Alcohol Advertising

Medical Malpractice Reform

Medical Research

Education & Schools

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Prayer & Pledge of Allegiance in Schools

No Child Left Behind

Sex and Birth Control Education

Head Start

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Oceans

Clean Water Act of 1977

Global Environmental Standards

National Forests and Healthy Forests Initiative

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Roe v. Wade

Partial-birth Abortions

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Death Penalty

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Roe v. Wade

Affirmative Action

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Gays Serving in the Military

Hate Crimes

Hate Crimes Legislation

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Homosexuality Choice or Chance

USA Patriot Act

Human Rights

The Military Don't Ask/Don't Tell Policy

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

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

Marijuana

Medical Marijuana

Punishments for Drug Crimes

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Hydrogen Cell Fuel Initiative

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Homeland Securtiy

War on Terror

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Train Travel and Amtrak

Highway Congestion

Highways

Public Transportation

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Corporate & Business Taxes

Corporate Tax Breaks & Loopholes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Gays Serving in the Military

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Military Families

Military Pay, Medical Care and Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Pensions

Privatizing Social Security

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Minorities

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Affirmative Action

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Sex and Birth Control Education

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships

Homosexuality Choice or Chance

The Military Don't Ask/Don't Tell Policy