Erskine Bowles on Abortion

• Strongly supports a woman's right to choose. (Oct 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Budget & Economy

• Double the Small Business Administration budget. (Jul 2004)
• Must pass a tobacco buyout. (Jul 2004)
• Mitigate the dairy industry crisis. (Jul 2004)
• Provide economic development support for hardhit communities. (Jul 2004)
• Restored fiscal discipline & balanced the budget. (Jul 2004)
• We must restore fiscal discipline via "pay as you go" rule. (Jul 2004)
• A plan that reduces deficits. (Jul 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Civil Rights

• Increased loans to minority and women-owned businesses. (Oct 2004)
• Constitutional amendment on gay marriage as last resort. (Sep 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Corporations

Erskine Bowles on Crime

• Reduce the cost of litigation. (Jul 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Drugs

Erskine Bowles on Education

• No Child Left Behind is an unfunded mandate. (Sep 2004)
• Provide seed money for school construction. (Jul 2004)
• Scholarships for training and lifelong learning. (Jul 2004)
• Allow reservists to defer student loans while on active duty. (Jul 2004)
• Waive penalties and fees for reservists returning to school. (Jul 2004)
• Increase federal support for education. (Mar 2002)

Erskine Bowles on Energy & Oil

• Ban drilling off U.S. coast and tap U.S. energy sources. (Mar 2002)

Erskine Bowles on Environment

• No offshore drilling off NC coast. (Sep 2004)
• Encourage the development of the tourism industry. (Jul 2004)
• Pollution threatens health & economy. (Feb 2002)
• Reduce emissions & invest in alternative energy. (Feb 2002)

Erskine Bowles on Families & Children

• Extend the Family Medical Leave Act to reservists families. (Jul 2004)
• Extend the Child Tax Credit to Grandparents. (Jul 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Foreign Policy

Erskine Bowles on Free Trade

• Negotiated China trade agreement for Pres. Clinton. (Sep 2004)
• Force foreign countries to open up their markets. (Jul 2004)
• Stop any new trade deal until enforcing current agreements. (Jul 2004)
• Stop China from damaging the manufacturing sector. (Jul 2004)
• Promote exports of American farm products. (Jul 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Government Reform

• Reduce excess paperwork, unnecessary regulations. (Jul 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Gun Control

• Reinstitute the assault weapons ban. (Sep 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Health Care

• Provide health insurance for the unemployed. (Jul 2004)
• Tax credits for businesses that provide health care. (Jul 2004)
• Allow small businesses to pool purchasing power. (Jul 2004)
• Give all reservists access to TRICARE. (Jul 2004)
• Must invest in health care for rural residents. (Nov 2001)

Erskine Bowles on Homeland Security

• Support the 9/11 Commission. (Sep 2004)
• Expand military facilities and related businesses. (Jul 2004)
• Bring more defense contracts and defense-related businesses. (Jul 2004)
• Cover civilian jobs and active duty service pay differences. (Jul 2004)
• Fix the administrative payroll problems. (Jul 2004)
• Double the Child Tax Credit for activated guardsmen. (Jul 2004)
• Support Military Family Readiness Groups. (Jul 2004)
• Assess options for early retirement for reservists. (Jul 2004)
• Support Military Family Readiness Groups. (Jul 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Immigration

• More border security. (Sep 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Jobs

• Supports the Job Protection Act. (Jul 2004)
• Stimulate the growth of food processing businesses. (Jul 2004)
• Create local National Skills Corporation. (Jul 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Principles & Values

• Post 9/11, values and security most important. (Mar 2002)
• Running on experience & commitment to service. (Mar 2002)
• by MoveOn for moderate progressive principles. (Sep 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Social Security

• Fight against privatization. (Aug 2004)

Erskine Bowles on Tax Reform

• Repeal tax breaks for companies moving jobs overseas. (Oct 2004)
• Level playing field between domestic and foreign investment. (Jul 2004)
• Tax credits to keep film and television productions. (Jul 2004)

Erskine Bowles on War & Peace

Erskine Bowles on Welfare & Poverty

• Provide safety-valve "wage-insurance" support. (Jul 2004)
• Support for Community Development Corporations. (Jul 2004)
• Invest in training, childcare to help welfare reform succeed. (Feb 2002)