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Charting the candidates: NAFTA, Iraq, Death Penalty, Immigration, Gay Rights

January 26, 2008 · No Comments

Nafta
Clinton
-would “pause” before further trade agreements
Obama
-would “fully exempt any law or regulation written to protect public safety or promote the public interest.”
-would “strictly limit” the right of corporations to sue governments over public good regulations
Edwards
-would ensure trade pacts don’t undermine labor and environmental standards
Gravel
- “a disaster for the working class of both the U.S. and Mexico and a boon to the international corporate interests”

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Charting the candidates: Healthcare

January 26, 2008 · 1 Comment

health care
Clinton
Mandatory
-everyone

Affordability
-tax relief for working families
-limit premium payments to a percentage of income

Employer Contribution
-employer provided healthcare
-tax credit for small businesses

National Insurance Option
-new government-provided insurance similar to medicare
-extend private coverage first

Funding Sources
-includes repealing Bush’s tax cuts to families with incomes over $250,000

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