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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 6, 2012 Rhode Island General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Rhode Island

Sheldon Whitehouse - D

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B. Barrett Hinckley - R

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Jack Reed - D

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Sheldon Whitehouse

B. Barrett Hinckley

Jack Reed

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

Candidate Endorsements

Government & Democracy

Campaign Finance Reform

Lobbying

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Iraq

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Jobs

Middle Class & Its Decline

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Housing & Communities

Housing

Community Development

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Medical Research

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

School Safety

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

No Child Left Behind

Classroom Size

Teacher Standards

Teacher Tenure

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

National and State Parks

Toxic Waste

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Recycling

Courts, Laws & Justice

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

USA Patriot Act

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

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

Illegal Drugs

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

National Security

War on Terror

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Seniors & Aging of Population

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage