2005-06 Mass Scorecard for State Representative Garrett Bradley

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Democrat representing Third Plymouth
Office: 472
Phone: (617) 722-2120
E-mail: Rep.GarrettBradley@hou.state.ma.us
Website: http://www.state.ma.us/legis/member/gjb1.htm

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Fundamental Issue in MassDems' Party Platform
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Summary of related issue put to vote
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This Rep's vote on this issue Party platform on this issue
Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS
  Clause 9: Same-sex marriage
Sep 14, 2005:Affirming marriage for heterosexuals only Bradley: NOPlatform: NO
  Clause 7: Church & State Sep 20, 2005:Reaffirming 'one nation under God' in pledge of allegiance Bradley: YESPlatform: NO
Part II: HEALTH CARE
  Clause 14: Stem cell research
May 31, 2005:Overriding veto on Stem Cell Research Bill Bradley: YESPlatform: YES
  Clause 16 & 17: Mental health Jul 14, 2005:Maintaining two state psychiatric hospitals Bradley: YESPlatform: YES
  Clause 3 & 4 universal coverage Nov 3, 2005:Employer assessment for uninsured employees Bradley: NOPlatform: NO
  Clause 11 & 12 MassHealth Nov 3, 2005:Increasing benefits under MassHealth Bradley: YESPlatform: YES
Part III: EDUCATION (No votes on which to base response)
Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH
  Clause 3, corporate tax havens
Jun 15, 2005:Closing $85 million in corporate tax loopholes Bradley: NOPlatform: YES
  Clause 14, tax breaks to wealthy Jun 15, 2005:Capital gains tax rebates Bradley: YESPlatform: NO
Part V: LABOR
  Clause 13, immigrant rights
Jan 11, 2006:Allowing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants Bradley: NOPlatform: YES
Part VI: HOUSING
  Clause 1 & 3: Homelessness
Jul 14, 2005:Veto override for $220K for homelessness Bradley: YESPlatform: YES
  Clause 5, housing subsidy Nov 3, 2005:$2 million for Mass Rental Voucher Program Bradley: YESPlatform: YES
Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY
  Clause 3: Safety net
Jul 14, 2005:Studying how MA can overcome federal workfare rules Bradley: YESPlatform: YES
  Clause 2 and 3, safety net Sep 22, 2005:Restricting welfare benefits to 5 years Bradley: YESPlatform: NO
Part VIII: ENVIRONMENT (No votes on which to base response)
Part IX: CONSUMER PROTECTION (No votes on which to base response)
Part X: SAFETY AND CRIME
  Clause 3: Death penalty
Nov 15, 2005:Reinstating capital punishment Bradley: NOPlatform: NO
Part XI: VOTING PROCEDURES (No votes on which to base response)
Part XII: TAXES AND SERVICES
  Clause 4: Local aid
Apr 29, 2005:Replacing restrictions on local aid allocations Bradley: YESPlatform: YES
  Clause 1: Condemn tax cuts Oct 18, 2005:Postponing reduction of income tax to 5% Bradley: YESPlatform: YES
Number of votes in 2005-06 in accord with Democratic Party Platform: 11 out of 16 votes.
Summary letter grade:
A=90% or better; B=80%; C=70%; D=60%; F=below 60%
D

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Geraldine Creedon
Viriato deMacedo
David Flynn
Susan Gifford
Frank Hynes
Thomas Kennedy
Robert Nyman
Thomas O`Brien
Kathleen Teahan
Daniel Webster
Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS
Part II: HEALTH CARE
Part III: EDUCATION
Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH
Part V: LABOR
Part VI: HOUSING
Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY
Part VIII: ENVIRONMENT
Part IX: CONSUMER PROTECTION
Part X: SAFETY AND CRIME
Part XI: VOTING PROCEDURES
Part XII: TAXES AND SERVICES

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