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Budget & Economy
Robert Reich: Greenspan’s caution is ludicrous during a recession.
Robert Reich: Stimulus: more unemployment insurance, less payroll tax.
Robert Reich: New progressivism: economic dynamism with social cushions.
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Civil Rights
Wesley Clark: Supports affirmative action, including in college admissions.
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Education
Robert Reich: Poorest children should get largest vouchers.
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Environment
Robert Reich: World environmental agency should impose emissions rules.
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Foreign Policy
Robert Reich: It’s time to advocate strongly for Palestinian state.
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Free Trade
Robert Reich: Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers.
Ralph Nader: Subordinate the commercial to human rights, enviro, & labor.
Ralph Nader: China & other dictatorships have no real free trade.
Robert Reich: Poor nations should improve conditions as wealth increases.
Robert Reich: Trade with China makes sense if US workers are protected.
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Gun Control
Robert Reich: If I had my way, I’d restrict handguns.
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Health Care
Robert Reich: Budget surplus means it’s time for universal health care.
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Homeland Security
Robert Reich: Building missile defense will start a new Frigid War.
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Principles & Values
Wesley Clark: Considered 2002 AR gubernatorial run against GOP incumbent.
Robert Reich: Rebirth of Democratic activism: 2002 midterm convention.
Walter Mondale: Presidency needs goals, and needs to address the nation.
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Social Security
Robert Reich: Privatization is the first cousin of social Darwinism.
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Tax Reform
Robert Reich: No tax cut. Period.
Robert Reich: Expand EITC & raise bottom of SSI tax, as tax cut to poor.
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War & Peace
Robert Reich: War against terrorism requires better intelligence-gathering.
Robert Reich: Must examine terrorism’s context and US role.
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Welfare & Poverty
Robert Reich: Give housing vouchers to poor families.
Robert Reich: Welfare reform resulted in millions working at dead end jobs.
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