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from 2010 IL Senate Debates (number of quotes indicated): |
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Budget & Economy Mark Kirk: No bailout for irresponsible decisions by state of Illinois. Mark Kirk: Proudly voted for TARP; but against stimulus funds. Mark Kirk: Obama has brought $43,000 debt to every American. |
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Corporations Alexi Giannoulias: TARP needs more oversight & bank accountability. Alexi Giannoulias: Main Street needs increased access to capital lending. Mark Kirk: Small business Bill of Rights: 10-point pro-growth agenda. |
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Energy & Oil Alexi Giannoulias: Clean energy future for national security & job creation. |
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Environment Mark Kirk: Stimulus should've funded Mississippi dams & O'Hare projects. |
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Government Reform Alexi Giannoulias: I streamlined & cut Treasurer's Office staff by 17%. Mark Kirk: Support a line item veto; cut spending across the board. |
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Health Care Alexi Giannoulias: Reform it and fix it: negotiate drug rates for Medicare. Mark Kirk: Repeal Obamacare, then offer a better alternative. |
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Homeland Security Mark Kirk: No F-25 engine; no joint forces command. |
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Jobs Alexi Giannoulias: Losing job is more than just a paycheck; it affects morale. |
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Principles & Values Alexi Giannoulias: Accuses Kirk of economic treason for fundraising in China. Mark Kirk: Raised $6,000 from 12 U.S. citizen businessmen in China. Alexi Giannoulias: I told the truth about my mistakes; my opponent has not. Mark Kirk: I've owned up to my mistakes; my opponent has not. Alexi Giannoulias: Aware his Broadway Bank lent to criminals, but not extent. Mark Kirk: Takes responsibility for carelessness about military record. Alexi Giannoulias: Fallout from the April failure of his family's Broadway Bank. Mark Kirk: Forced to apologize for exaggerating his biography. |
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Social Security Alexi Giannoulias: Increase taxable wage base instead of raising retirement age. |
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Tax Reform Mark Kirk: Ending Bush tax cuts may cause double-dip recession. |
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