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Geo Cal

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Sun, 01/06/2008 - 9:23am

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Early Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

The war in Iraq is yet another divisive topic that often turns into a one-issue vote. Like abortion, voters could very well pick a candidate who agrees with their position – and those positions run the gamut. Some opposed going into Iraq in the first place, others are calling for an immediately withdrawal, another group is pushing for a phased withdrawal.

700-Mile Border Fence Between the United States and Mexico

In an effort to stem the tide of illegal immigration coming up from Mexico, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed the “Secure Fence Act of 2006,” which was signed by President Bush. The bill calls for the construction of about 700 miles of fencing along the Mexico-U.S. border.

Partial Privatization of Social Security

Social Security is funded through a payroll tax paid equally by employees and employers. It is funded by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, better known as FICA. Depending on whom you ask, the program needs a little help, is in trouble, or is about to go bankrupt.

Mandatory Universal Health Care Coverage

Best estimates put the number of uninsured Americans at 47 million. One of the biggest debates in the country is how to get these people insured. The proposals to acheive this are all over the map. Some presidential candidates believe health insurance should be mandatory.

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Yahoo! Politics

Shelby favors changing automaker management teams (AP) Wed, 11/19/2008 - 7:53am
AP - The senior Republican on the Banking Committee, said Wednesday he doesn't believe there will be a turnaround in the troubled U.S. auto industry until its top management is ousted and its manufacturing operations are revamped.
Dem sources: Clinton to help Hillary get State job (AP) Wed, 11/19/2008 - 7:44am
AP - Former President Bill Clinton has offered several concessions to help Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, his wife, become secretary of state, people familiar with President-elect Barack Obama's transition vetting process said Wednesday.
Clinton bumps up against Senate seniority rules (AP) Wed, 11/19/2008 - 5:23am
AP - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton drew about 18 million votes as a presidential candidate. But that doesn't necessarily count for much in the Senate, where seniority rules, and so far not in her favor.