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from State of Alaska secondary Archives (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Les Gara: I will not allow the Legislature to roll back these rights. |
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Budget & Economy Les Gara: Partner with business to market Alaskan tourism. Mike Dunleavy: Out of control spending has to stop; but taxing won't work. Tony Knowles: Consolidate funding now distributed to Alaska's 230 tribes. |
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Civil Rights Les Gara: I've sponsored legislation supporting equal LGBTQ rights. Lisa Murkowski: Support Alaska/native hire on government projects. |
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Corporations Lisa Murkowski: Want to have the Exxon Valdez issue behind us. Lisa Murkowski: Exxon would not benefit from a $6.5 billion tax break at all. |
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Crime Lisa Murkowski: End parole for repeat violent offenders. Lisa Murkowski: Limit liability by capping non-economic damages. Mike Dunleavy: Attack crime with aggressive response. |
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Education Les Gara: Republican education cuts have hurt workers, state economy. Lisa Murkowski: Require high school exit exams. Lisa Murkowski: Support NCLB but need room to adapt NCLB to local needs. |
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Energy & Oil Les Gara: Require state buildings to be energy efficient & renewables. Les Gara: Supports "responsible" oil development and mining. Tony Knowles: Seek ANWR through a bill that sets tougher mileage standards. |
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Environment Les Gara: Worked on civil prosecution on Exxon Valdez oil spill. Lisa Murkowski: Pay a fee if one's actions place other users in harm's way. |
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Families & Children Les Gara: Father murdered in robbery; raised in foster homes. Mike Dunleavy: Fought for parents to raise kids according to their values. |
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Government Reform Les Gara: Protect salmon and trout waters from mining operation. Scott Kohlhaas: Qualified candidates for Senate deserve to be heard equally. Tony Knowles: A one-party strategy for America doesn't work. |
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Gun Control Lisa Murkowski: Oppose reauthorizing the federal assault weapons ban. |
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Health Care Les Gara: Inform people instead of heated "forced vaccination" claims. |
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Homeland Security Lisa Murkowski: A missile defense system that protects all 50 states. Lisa Murkowski: Alaska is served well by the Alaska Fire Service. |
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Jobs Les Gara: Co-sponsored legislation to require a $15/hour minimum wage. Mike Dunleavy: The only path forward to new jobs is to encourage businesses. |
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Principles & Values Jim Sykes: Qualified candidates for Senate deserve to be heard equally. Les Gara: Won't pit urban vs. rural communities, we prosper together. Lisa Murkowski: Didn't ask Alaskans to accept father's appointment to Senate. Tony Knowles: Should've gotten subsistence on the ballot as an issue. |
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Tax Reform Les Gara: End unnecessary oil company tax credits. Lisa Murkowski: Got over $700 million of tax credits for a gas pipeline. Lisa Murkowski: Federal tax cuts are a means to spur economic growth. |
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War & Peace Lisa Murkowski: A democratic Iraq will be a role model for the Middle East. Lisa Murkowski: Prewar Iraq was a safe haven for terrorists. Scott Kohlhaas: The Bush doctrine makes a draft is very, very likely. |
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