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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 2004 Massachusetts General Election

Candidates for Congressional District 5, Massachusetts

Martin T. "Marty" Meehan - D

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Thomas P. Tierney - R

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Economic Stimulus

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Mental Health

Medicare

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Patient's Bill of Rights

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

No Child Left Behind

Special Education

Title IX 'Equal Opportunities for Girls'

Head Start

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

National and State Parks

Toxic Waste

Recycling

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Campaign Finance Reform

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Hate Crimes

Human Rights

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Gays Serving in the Military

Hate Crimes

Human Rights

Housing & Communities

Housing

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

Cigarettes and Smoking

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Oil Company Profits

Solar Energy

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Illegal Immigration Enforcement

Undocumented Immigrants

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Illegal Immigrants Social Services

Naturalization Backlog for Immigrants

Foreign Policy

China

Nuclear Weapons & Non-Proliferation Treaty

Iraq

Russia

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Gays Serving in the Military

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Veterans Funding

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+