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Abortion Jodi Rell: CT leads in bioscience revolution & stem cell research. |
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Budget & Economy Brad Henry: Surgical budget cuts to close $600M budget hole. Sarah Palin: Restraint of last two years should continue in tough times. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Declaring fiscal emergency; facing insolvency within weeks. Tim Kaine: Cabinet Community Days: we see people worried but hopeful. Janet Napolitano: Balance budget even during recession. Jodi Rell: Financial crisis came from unbridled greed & lax oversight. Deval Patrick: We're broke, not poor: recession is temporary. Deval Patrick: $1.1 in cuts in services this year, including many layoffs. |
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Civil Rights David Paterson: Teach tolerance, including sexual orientation. |
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Corporations Phil Bredesen: Plan for robotic factories of the future. |
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Crime Tim Kaine: Release non-violent inmates 90 days early. Tim Kaine: Smart sentencing: reduce number of "technical violations". Bobby Jindal: Increase penalties on child predators and sex offenders. David Paterson: Intelligence-driven, state-of-the-art crime analysis centers. Deval Patrick: Misuse of CORI system prevents getting back on their feet. |
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Drugs David Paterson: Rockefeller Drug Laws have failed badly. |
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Education Jon Huntsman: UCAT system: technical college for industry needs. Jon Huntsman: Early learning is critical; so are languages & math. Rick Perry: Best teachers, accountability, math & science prep. Sarah Palin: 3-year plan: $1B for early learning, vo-tech, accountability. Tim Kaine: Increase K-12 school funds despite 3 rounds of budget cuts. Tim Kaine: No mid-year tuition increases at state college, despite cuts. Janet Napolitano: Added voluntary full-day kindergarten as a new grade level. Janet Napolitano: Implement school choice via public charter schools. Bobby Jindal: Increase completion rate above 6% for GED-OPTIONS program. Bobby Jindal: Performance-based funding for schools to meet industry needs. David Paterson: SAY YES program: public-private partnerships for college. |
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Energy & Oil Phil Bredesen: Green energy growth: develop a Solar Institute. Jon Huntsman: Make Utah the premier destination for renewable energy. Rick Perry: $5,000 incentive for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Sarah Palin: Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act. Sarah Palin: Goal of 50% of Alaska electric power from renewable sources. Bill Richardson: Start carbon trading in 11-state Western Climate region. Tim Kaine: Major attention on creating green jobs. Tim Kaine: Reduce electricity consumption by 19% by 2025. Tim Kaine: Nuclear reactors will be key to America's energy future. David Paterson: 45 by 15: 45% clean electricity by 2015. Jodi Rell: Energy and heating assistance for families in need. |
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Environment Bill Richardson: Green Jobs Cabinet: build aggressive clean energy strategy. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Last year set record of 2014 wildfires burning at one time. Janet Napolitano: Limit our greenhouse gas emissions & focus on solar energy. |
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Families & Children Brad Henry: Family anchors us and reminds us of what is truly important. Sarah Palin: Caring for special needs kids is part of culture of life. Bobby Jindal: Increase scrutiny & penalties for school child abuse. |
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Free Trade Sarah Palin: Establish viable commercial fisheries in international seas. |
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Government Reform Brad Henry: Extend early voting to a full week prior to Election Day. Rick Perry: Control spending to make government less burdensome. Sarah Palin: Overall reduction of 7% spending, plus state hiring freeze. Janet Napolitano: We'll be remembered for what we did, not for how we budgeted. |
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Health Care Jon Huntsman: Truly affordable insurance: pathway to coverage for everyone. Sarah Palin: Greater competition, more choices, and less litigation. Sarah Palin: Health Care Commission recommends habits against obesity. Tim Kaine: Invest in community-based mental health care. Tim Kaine: Expand pre-natal care to reduce infant mortality rate. Janet Napolitano: Expanded access to KidsCare and AHCCCS. Bobby Jindal: Move away from ER to primary care; cover 100,000 uninsured. David Paterson: Cover an additional 400,000 New Yorkers. David Paterson: Address epidemic of childhood obesity. Deval Patrick: 98% of all Massachusetts citizens now have health insurance. |
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Immigration Rick Perry: End the notion of sanctuary cities. Janet Napolitano: Keep up intense pressure on border criminals. |
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Jobs Rick Perry: 70% of all jobs created in the US last year were in Texas. David Paterson: Expect 225,000 New Yorkers to be laid off in this recession. |
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Local Issues Jon Huntsman: Designate I-15 from ID to AZ as natural gas corridor. |
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Principles & Values Jon Huntsman: Reach beyond traditional political boundaries for solutions. |
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Tax Reform Rick Perry: Give taxes dose of accountability, transparency & restraint. Tim Kaine: Replace income tax for low-income with cigarette tax. David Paterson: Property taxes are too high; cap them. Deval Patrick: Let municipalities raise property, meals, and lodging taxes. |
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Technology Brad Henry: EDGE Endowment: make OK into Research Capital of the Plains. Bill Richardson: Launched Spaceport America; signed Virgin Galactic as tenant. Tim Kaine: Long-term commitment to six year infrastructure plan. Janet Napolitano: Invest in infrastructure: highways and school buildings. Bobby Jindal: Criminalize use of internet routers & wi-fi for child porn. David Paterson: Build a 21st century infrastructure, including bridges & MTA. Deval Patrick: Invest in broadband, wind turbines, roads & rails. |
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Welfare & Poverty David Paterson: Partner with non-profit sector to recruit more volunteers. |
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