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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2008 Alaska General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Alaska

Mark Begich - D

►Websitewww.markbegich.com

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Bob Bird - I

►Websitewww.birdforsenate.com

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Ted Gianoutsos

►Websitewww.tedandfran.com

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Fredrick D. "David" Haase - L

►Websitewww.davidforalaska.com

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Ted Stevens - R

►Websitetedstevens2008.com

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Mark Begich

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

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Farm Bill

$700 Billion Troubled Asset Relief Bailout

Department of Agriculture

Health & Medical

Universal Medical Care & Insurance

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Rural Health Care

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Nurses and Public Health Workers

Preventive Health Care

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Medical Malpractice Reform

Physicians

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Prayer & Pledge of Allegiance in Schools

School Safety

Pre-School and Early Childhood Education

No Child Left Behind

Local Control Over Education

Student Standards and Testing

Teacher Tenure

High Schools

Math and Science in Schools

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

National and State Parks

Endangered Species

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Oceans

Oil Industry

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Roe v. Wade

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Money and Special Interests

Courts, Laws & Justice

Supreme Court

Banks & Finance

Financial Crisis

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Roe v. Wade

Native American Rights

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Local Gun Laws

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Fracking and Natural Gas

Ethanol & Biofuels

Oil Drilling

Oil Industry

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Energy Research and Development

Solar Energy

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Immigration Policy & Reform

Illegal Immigration Enforcement

Domestic Intelligence & Agencies

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Highways

Air Travel

Seaports

Technology, Internet, Media, Science & Space

Rural Internet Access

Internet

Science

Innovation

5G & High Speed Broadband Deployment

E-Science & Computer Technology Research

Media Violence, Sex & Indecency

Taxes

Property Taxes

Child Tax Credit

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Marriage Penalty

Foreign Policy

Afghanistan

Iraq

Taliban & Radical Islamic Jihadists

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

National Guard & Reserves

Veterans Funding

Walter Reed Army Medical Center Scandal

Military Pay, Medical Care and Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Minorities

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Native American Rights

Consumers & Food

Consumers