VOTERS GUIDE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS a T Q ABOUT

2008 VOTERS’ GUIDE: SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS a T Q ABOUT THIS GUIDE This Voters’ Guide has been prepared by the League of Women Voters of South Carolina. The League has a long tradition of publishing the verbatim responses of candidates to questions important to voters. The League offers this guide to assist citizens in their decision making process as they prepare for participation in the 2008 election. The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any candidate or political party. GROUND RULES 1. All qualified congressional candidates on the official South Carolina ballot were invited to provide biographical information and responses to five issue-specific questions. 2. Responses were limited to 75 words and truncated after the 75th word. 3. Questions were sent to candidates by postal mail and e-mail on September 17. Responses were requested by October 3. Follow-up telephone calls were made to the campaign offices of candidates who did not respond. This document was prepared on October 10 and includes all responses to questions received by that date. Photos and biographical and contact information were copied from non-responding candidates’ websites. Table of Contents U.S. Senate U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives District 1 U.S. House of Representatives District 1 U.S. House of Representatives District 2 U.S. House of Representatives District 2 U.S. House of Representatives District 3 U.S. House of Representatives District 3 U.S. House of Representatives District 4 U.S. House of Representatives District 4 U.S. House of Representatives District 4 U.S. House of Representatives District 5 U.S. House of Representatives District 5 U.S. House of Representatives District 5 U.S. House of Representatives District 6 U.S. House of Representatives District 6 Republican Democratic Republican Democratic Republican Democratic Republican Democratic Green Republican Democratic Republican Democratic Constitution Republican Democratic Page Bob Conley .................................. 2 Lindsey Graham........................... 3 Henry E. Brown .......................... 5 Linda Ketner ................................ 6 Joe Wilson.................................... 8 Rob Miller.................................... 9 J. Gresham Barrett ..................... 10 Jane Ballard Dyer....................... 11 C. Faye Walters ......................... 13 Bob Inglis................................... 14 Paul Corden ............................... 15 Albert F. Spencer ....................... 17 John Spratt ................................ 19 Frank Waggoner......................... 21 Nancy Harrelson ........................ 23 James E. “Jim” Clyburn............. 24 CANDIDATE FOR U.S. SENATE Bob Conley Democratic Party Biographical sketch: Bob Conley lives in Myrtle Beach. He is a native Carolinian and is a licensed pilot and a civil engineer. Website: http://www.bobconleyforsenate.com Contact information: Bob Conley for Senate, 300E Berkshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29224, 877-479-1466 (No answers to questions have been received)   2 CANDIDATE FOR U.S. SENATE Lindsey Graham Republican Party Biographical sketch: A native South Carolinian, Lindsey Graham earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of South Carolina. He has served in the U.S. Air Force, South Carolina Air National Guard and continues to serve as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. In 1994, Graham was elected to serve as the Representative from South Carolina’s Third Congressional District. In 2002, Graham was elected to serve as U.S. Senator. He lives in Seneca. Website: http://www.lindseygraham.com Contact information: 290 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-5972; Campaign Address--PO Box 1801 Columbia, SC 29202, 803-748-0300 Answers to questions: 1. Which policies and legislative proposals would you support or oppose that relate to the balance between energy needs in the U.S. and environmental protection? There is no doubt our nation must become more energy independent. We need to open more areas to offshore drilling, build new nuclear power plants, and pursue research into alternative fuel vehicles. As South Carolinians, we are fortunate to live in a beautiful area of the country. Working together, I think we can meet our nation’s energy needs and ensure we take the appropriate steps to protect our environment for future generations. 2. What steps should Congress take to strengthen our economy? South Carolinians are experiencing tough economic times. First, we must get the credit markets moving again and restore confidence in our financial system. Then Congress must make the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts permanent. Failure to act will result in the largest tax increase in American history, which will destroy our economy. Finally, we must eliminate the out-of-control spending on wasteful projects like the Bridge to Nowhere, which I voted against. 3. What legislation would you support or oppose to provide health insurance for all citizens? No response received. 4. Which measures do you support or oppose to solve some of the problems related to illegal immigration?   3 We must secure our broken borders by building a fence, increasing high-tech surveillance, and doubling the border patrol. We must also impose severe penalties on employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens; expand E-verify; create a national database to identify people who overstay their visas; and require those who wish to become American citizens to return to their country, get in the back of the line, pay fines, pass criminal background checks, and learn English. 5. What policies and legislation would you support or oppose related to the Middle East? The Middle East is critical to our success in the War on Terror. Our nation is more secure with peaceful, stable governments in Iraq and Afghanistan which respect the rights of women, enforce the rule of law, and live at peace with their neighbors. I believe we must continue our strong support of Israel, our strongest democratic ally in the Middle East. I also support legislation that would help contain Iran through economic sanctions.   4 CANDIDATES FOR U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES First Congressional District Henry E. Brown Republican Party Biographical sketch: Henry E. Brown, Jr. was elected to the U S House of Representatives in 2000. Now in his fourth term, he represents the First District of South Carolina. In Congress, Henry Brown serves on three committees and six subcommittees. He started his political career serving on the Hanahan City Council. He was elected to the SC House of Representatives in 1985, where he served continuously through 2000. Congressman Brown is a retired vice-president with Piggly Wiggly Corporation. He is married to the former Billye Beaver. Website: http://www.henrybrownforcongress.com Contact information: 1124 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 1-888-868-0737; 5900 Core Avenue, Suite 401, North Charleston, SC 29406, 1-888-8680737 (No answers to questions have been received)   5 Linda Ketner Democratic Party Biographical sketch:  Linda Ketner has been a small business owner and a leader in South Carolina for more than 25 years. In her early career, she worked with Fortune 500 companies on planning, management and leadership. For the past 14 years, she has taught management skills to nonprofit organizations, providing them the tools to apply business solutions to problems and opportunities. Ketner is running for Congress in the 1st District of South Carolina. Website: http://www.LindaKetner.com/ Contact information: Campaign Address PO Box 277, Charleston, SC 29402, 843-937-4901 Answers to questions: 1. Which policies and legislative proposals would you support or oppose that relate to the balance between energy needs in the U.S. and environmental protection? Offshore drilling solves only a small part of the problem. We should work to create a growth industry in Coastal South Carolina in renewable energy technologies (wind, solar, hydrogen, sweet potato biofuel and wave power) — environmentally sound solutions to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. As a bridge to the optimum solutions of zero emission energy, we might cut our emissions in half, and our costs by 60%, by utilizing natural gas in our cars. 2. What steps do you believe Congress should take to strengthen our economy? 1) Restore the regulatory walls between banks, securities companies and insurance companies which had kept us protected from a depression since 1933 until the Bank Modernization Act in 1999. 2) Repeal the Commodities Modernization Act. 3) Implement a governmental Homeowners Loan Corporation to prevent mass foreclosures. 3. What legislation would you support or oppose to provide health insurance for all citizens? Our health care system is broken. Given the current economic outlook, we will be able to do little other than reduce costs, but that will move us forward considerably. Thirty percent of costs are Administrative; Congress can reduce prescription costs significantly by negotiating prices; paying for prevention will reduce costs by as much as another 10% and more.   6 4. Which measures do you support or oppose to solve some of the problems related to illegal immigration? We must secure both borders with virtual fences – hopefully contracted to SPA Wars here in Charleston. Employers must have a reliable system by which to verify citizenship of employees. We need to transport felons before they serve their sentences here at our expense. Finally, we need to increase the number of people processing requests for citizenship to accelerate the number of legal immigrants. 5. What policies and legislation would you support or oppose related to the Middle East? Our best hope for a resolution to the Iraq war is for the U.S. to reduce its forces on a responsible timeline and to build a political solution to the country's problems. I support withdrawing our forces over a period of 18 months, leaving a residual force of about 10,000-20,000 for an interim period. We must refocus our efforts in Afghanistan where the war on terror must be fought.     7 Second Congressional District Joe Wilson Republican Party Biographical sketch: Joe Wilson, a native of Charleston, received his undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University and his law degree from the University of South Carolina. A 31-year veteran of the National Guard and Reserves, Joe served seventeen years in the SC State Senate. Elected in 2001, Joe is a member of the House Committees on Armed Services, Education and Labor, and Foreign Affairs. Joe and his wife Roxanne have four sons and four grandchildren. Website: http://www.joewilsonforcongress.com/ Contact information: 1700 Sunset Boulevard (United States 378), Suite 1, West Columbia, SC 29169, 888-381-1442 Answers to questions: 1. Which policies and legislative proposals would you support or oppose that relate to the balance between energy needs in the U.S. and environmental protection? We need an all of the above approach. We need to invest in renewable energy resources like wind, solar, and biomass as well as alternatives like nuclear power while incentivizing conservation among individuals and businesses. 2. What steps do you believe Congress should take to strengthen our economy? Keep taxes low and stop wasteful spending in Washington. Free and fair trade coupled with less wasteful and burdensome regulations and taxation will help America compete in the global economy while not penalizing success. 3. What legislation would you support or oppose to provide health insurance for all citizens? Support the use of health savings accounts (HSAs) and association health plans (AHPs). Promote competition and lower prices by opening up insurance markets across state lines, reforming the medical liability system, and expanding the use of health care information technology. Above all, we must not turn over our health care decisions to Washington bureaucrats through a big-government, one-size-fits-all health care plan.   8 4. Which measures do you support or oppose to solve some of the problems related to illegal immigration? First and foremost, we must secure the border and enforce the laws that are currently on the books. We cannot allow for amnesty and must help businesses quickly and accurately verify the legal status of their employees. 5. What policies and legislation would you support or oppose related to the Middle East? In the short-term, we need to help the Iraqi’s assume greater control over providing security and stability for their people. In the long-term, America should use every tool at our disposal to support those in the Middle East that stand for the rule of law and peace with their neighbors and the rest of the world. This will diminish the power of extremists who wish to harm Americans. Rob Miller Democratic Party Biographical sketch:  Rob Miller grew up in South Carolina and joined the US Marine Corps after his freshman year in college. His service included two tours of duty in Iraq. He completed his degree at the University South Carolina and became an officer in the Marines. He was a training office at Parris Island. His wife Shane is a small business owner in Beaufort and they have one son. Website: http://www.robmillerforcongress.com Contact information: 219 Scott’s St., Beaufort, SC 29902, 843-522-6841 (No answers to questions have been received)   9 Third Congressional District J. Gresham Barrett Republican Party Biographical sketch: J. Gresham Barrett was born in Westminster, S.C. and lives there now. Before being elected to Congress in 2002, he was a small business owner and a member of the South Carolina House from 1997-2002. He is a 1983 graduate of the Citadel and served in the military from 1983-87. He is married to Natalie Barrett. Website: http://www.barrettforcongress.com Contact information: Campaign Address: PO Box 869, Westminster, SC 29693, 864-647-0908 (No answers to questions have been received)   10 Jane Ballard Dyer Democratic Party Biographical sketch: A visionary leader, Jane Dyer has the unique skills to tackle the serious financial, economic, health care and military challenges facing America today. Raised in Pickens County, she graduated from Easley High School and Clemson University. After graduation, she served as an air refueling pilot and instructor pilot in the United States Air Force. For the past 20 years, she has been a pilot for FedEx. A mother of four and grandmother of three, she is committed to implementing solutions that will ensure a better future for America. Website: http://www.janedyerforcongress.com Contact information: Campaign Address P. O. Box 1000, Easley, SC 29641, 864-855-8050 Answers to questions: 1. Which policies and legislative proposals would you support or oppose that relate to the balance between energy needs in the United States and environmental protection? My number one objective in Congress will be to make the US energy independent. We must develop a ten year plan that would put us at the forefront of new energy technologies and development. We must implement long term initiatives that would create jobs in our area and across the country. Basically, we must embrace alternative energy solutions to rid us of our dependence on foreign oil, create new jobs, and improve our education system. 2. What steps do you believe Congress should take to strengthen our economy? We are in the midst of the 700 billion dollar financial bailout. The country has spent the last eight years adhering to harmful policies of no government oversight or regulation. A blind eye has been turned on the banking and insurance industries and now the taxpayers are expected to bail them out. Tragically, we are already borrowing money so this will just add to the future debt of our children and grandchildren. 3. What legislation would you support or oppose to provide health insurance for all citizens? The health of our nation is directly connected to the health of our people. We must get health care costs under control and provide affordable, available health care to all of our citizens. Our current system, which allows insurance companies to increase their profits by denying claims, is unacceptable. My first priority will be to insure our children, then we can move forward to a solution to our health care crisis that covers all Americans.   11 4. Which measures do you support or oppose to solve some of the problems related to illegal immigration? We must stop the influx of workers by denying them employment in the US. The e-verify system works but it must be implemented by all employers. Our current immigration policy is totally ineffective. Other nations seem to be able to enforce their laws and account for the people in their countries. I certainly believe that we can too if we will work together. 5. What policies and legislation would you support or oppose related to the Middle East? The United States must apply the basic doctrine of negotiations to attempt to solve the numerous problems in the Middle East. We have to try to understand the very diverse cultures and the goals of each country. Until we show a genuine effort for real Peace Negotiations, most countries will be leery of our motives. As a world leader, we should take the initiative to treat both sides fairly and equitably.     12 Fourth Congressional District C Faye Walters Green Party Biographical sketch: Faye Walters is a graduate of Carolina High School and attended the University of South Carolina and Greenville Community College. She worked as a laboratory technician and has co-owned a swimming pool and owns a hair salon. She is State Secretary of the Natural Law Party of South Carolina and served as their candidate of Congress in District 4 in 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002. She has served as a Green Party candidate in 2004, 2006 and 2008. She has a daughter. Website: http://www.fayewalters.org Contact information: Campaign Address 3620 Pelham Rd., Private Mailbox #356, Greenville, SC 29615, 864-631-7945 Answers to questions: 1. Which policies and legislative proposals would you support or oppose that relate to the balance between energy needs in the United States and environmental protection? The green Earth is our birthright and our home! I support the use of renewable, safe and non-polluting energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass; basic research on energy efficiency, energy storage and fuel cells, in addition to electric, hydrogen and highly energy-efficient vehicles. Encourage global cooperation to reduce the contaminants of global warming and better protect our environment worldwide. 2. What steps do you believe Congress should take to strengthen our economy? “NO Bailout America” No support for $700 billion use of tax payers’ money. End the War in Iraq: save precious lives and millions of dollars. End corporate welfare and stop funding corporation who move jobs to other countries. Encourage renewable initiatives, provide new jobs. Manufacture highly energy-efficient vehicles and create new industries in energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass. 3. What legislation would you support or oppose to provide health insurance for all citizens? I feel the private insurance coverage is not working and is not affordable. According to Parents magazine in August of this year, the health insurance industry reported an $11.5 billion annual profit, yet we have 9.4 million children with no coverage and 45 million people with no health care. I support government-funded health care system.   13 4. Which measures do support or oppose to solve some of the problems related to illegal immigration? Our nation was built with a rich tapestry of immigrants and we should continue to respect the potential contributions and rights of our new immigrants. I support harsher financial punishments for employers who hire illegal immigrants and the E-verify system. I do not support the current legislation of building a fence around our borders. This is a gross misuse of tax payer dollars. We need global corporation to prevent global warming, protect our environment and fight terrorism. 5. What policies and legislation would you support or oppose related to the Middle East? I support that we start us on a new path that reflects the 21st century way of thinking, progressive, futuristic and unifying. America would better benefit not as a world policeman, but as the leader for peace. I support legislation for troop withdrawal in Iraq and the end the war. Fighting terrorism is a serious problem and it will take global corporation to reduce its threat. Bob Inglis Republican Party Biographical sketch: Bob Inglis served in Congress from 1992-1998. He returned to commercial real estate law from 1999-2004. He has served again since 2004. He is a native of Bluffton and a graduate of Duke University and the University of Virginia Law School. He and his wife Mary Anne have five children. Website: http://www.Inglisforcongress.com Contact information: 330 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-6030, Campaign Address P. O. Box 210, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, 866-8464547 (No answers to questions have been received)   14 Paul Corden Democratic Party Biographical sketch: Paul Corden was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN., and has resided in Spartanburg for 22 years. A graduate of Xavier University and Chase College of Law, he is a Vietnam veteran of the United States Navy. He and his wife Lori have two grown daughters, and one grandson. Paul has over 30 years of leadership experience in business and industry. He is past-president of his Rotary club, and an active member of his church. Website: http://www.cordenforcongress.com Contact information: Campaign Address PO Box 9195, Spartanburg, SC 29205, 864-236-8260 (Greenville), 864576-3660 (Spartanburg) Answers to questions: 1. Which policies and legislative proposals would you support or oppose that relate to the balance between energy needs in the United States and environmental protection? I would support legislation to help the country move to energy independence. This would include adequate funding of public/private research to develop viable alternatives to fossil fuel, and removing us from dependence on foreign sources. Attention should be focused on solar power, as we have the necessary infrastructure in place to utilize this unlimited resource. It provides an environmentally safe fuel supply for our future, and a proven method to meet home energy requirements. 2. What steps do you believe Congress should take to strengthen our economy? Congress must effectively manage the federal budget as it greatly impacts the economy. We must return the country to fiscally responsible policies after 8 years of mismanagement. Congress should pass a responsible tax plan that aids the average American, and small business, not one that favors the most well-to-do and special interests. I would support stimulus packages when appropriate, and removing the loopholes that allow some companies to pay little or no tax. 3. What legislation would you support or oppose to provide health insurance for all citizens? In our globally competitive world, the United States is the only major industrialized country that does not have health insurance for all its citizens. This situation must be corrected for us to remain economically strong in the future. I would support legislation to immediately cover uninsured children, and work toward solutions to affect coverage for the 38 million uninsured adults. Drug pricing must be made competitive in government plans to reduce costs for the elderly.   15 4. Which measures do you support or oppose to solve some of the problems related to illegal immigration? I support the strict enforcement of existing law to combat the effects on the American workforce. Adequate funding is needed to aid law enforcement in identifying workplaces that hire illegally, and companies that engage in this practice should be held accountable. We can strengthen our borders to prevent illegal immigration by returning our National Guard from overseas, and individuals who violate the law should be punished as required before being allowed to apply for residency. 5. What policies and legislation would you support or oppose related to the Middle East? I support the plan as outlined at www.responsibleplan.com, which calls for a return of our troops from Iraq as soon as possible. We should engage in broad scale regional and international diplomatic efforts to support Iraq, and provide leadership in addressing the humanitarian challenges. US dollars for rebuilding infrastructure should be restricted until Iraq utilizes its own oil surplus dollars. Efforts should be supported to bring Osama Bin-Laden and the leadership of Al-Qaeda to justice.   16 Fifth Congressional District Albert F. Spencer Republican Party Biographical sketch: Dr. Albert Spencer has over thirty years of leadership experience as a teacher, coach, business manager, and U.S. Army Reserves recruiter. He grew up in a small town and understands small town values. Albert and his wife, Sue, live in Gaffney, SC, where he is a professor at Limestone College. Sue is a former social worker. There are 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Spencer’s campaign is based on family values. Website: http://www.Spencer4congress.com/ Contact information: 109 Ridgeway Road, Gaffney, SC 29340, 864-489-4300 Answers to questions: 1. Which policies and legislative proposals would you support or oppose that relate to the balance between energy needs in the United States and environmental protection? Many of our citizens cannot afford newer modes of transportation at this time. Enable a supply of gasoline to be available at affordable costs for a determined time. Invest in forms of energy such as solar, nuclear, bio-diesel, clean burning fossil fuel such as natural gas, hydrogen, and wind power. Create a public transportations system based on electric/bio-fuel trains. 2. What steps do you believe Congress should take to strengthen our economy? Limit spending and work toward balancing the budget. Support tax cuts for small businesses (60% of all business in the USA is owned and operated by small businessmen and businesswomen. Increase tax cuts to middle income Americans. Decrease or eliminate capital gains taxes to encourage investment 3. What legislation would you support or oppose to provide health insurance for all citizens? This question relates to the preceding, the economy. The escalating costs of health care and insurance are directly proportional to inflation. Reduce inflation a major cause of high costs, rather than treating with a temporary band-aid approach. (increased taxes). A coming together of non-partisan Federal and State governments who need to work with health care providers and insurance companies in order to make health insurance more affordable. Neither a pre-existing condition or illness should preclude any American from affordable health care   17 4. Which measures do you support or oppose to solve some of the problems related to illegal immigration? Secure the borders. Ensure that all undocumented immigrants have a legal path to follow to citizenship. Encourage skilled persons from other countries to immigrate to the USA and apply for citizenship. Deport any individuals taking part in illegal drug trafficking. 5. What policies and legislations would you support or oppose related to the Middle East? Honor agreements with our allies such as Israel. Withdraw from Iraq only when adequate security is established. Include non-traditional, non-political ambassadors of goodwill in discussions with both friends and belligerents.   18 John Spratt Democratic Party: Biographical sketch: John Spratt has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1982. He had served as a York County attorney, President of the Bank of Fort Mill and President of the Spratt Insurance Agency. He has degrees from Davidson College, Oxford University and Yale Law School. He served as a captain in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. He and his wife Jane have three children. In the U.S. House of Representatives he is a Democratic At-Large Whip, Chair of the Budget Committee and member of the Armed Services Committee. Website: http://www.johnsprattforcongress.com/ Contact information: P.O. Box 10986, Rock Hill, SC 29731, 803-328-0114 T Answers to questions: 1. Which policies and legislative proposals would you support or oppose that relate to the balance between energy needs in the United States and environmental protection? We must act now to stop price gouging at the pump, and to build up the reserve in our refineries to protect us from supply disruptions. We are in dire need of a national energy policy – energy innovation to move us toward energy independence. We should increase funding, public and private, to develop alternative fuels, bio-fuels, renewable energy, clean coal technology, and also conservation and efficiency. I voted to strengthen the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts, to increase the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and to limit out-of-state hazardous waste. 2. What steps do you believe Congress should take to strengthen our economy? We support the fight to protect American workers against cheap-wage imports and am against the treaty that ends quotas on textile imports, against most favored nation treatment of China and admission to the WTO. One of the keys to a strong economy is a balanced budget, and putting the budget back in balance is Job 1. He stated that he led the fight for the first balanced budget in thirty years and that we should broaden the tax base, simplify taxes, and lower rates. He believes the tax code needs another “closet cleaning.” 3. What legislation would you support to provide health insurance for all citizens? Every American should have access to affordable medical care. He supports a number of health care initiatives in Congress, including the Patients’ Bill of Rights, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act, tax credits for small businesses, community health centers, mental health coverage and higher Medicare payments to physicians.   19 4. Which measures do you support or oppose to solve some of the problems related to illegal immigration? Whatever we do about immigration, we first have to secure our borders and control who enters our country. He voted to double the Border Patrol, to deploy troops on the border, to build an electronic fence and walls, and to increase the number of immigration officials. He has voted for stiffer penalties, for an entrance/exit system to track foreigners here on visas, and for drivers licenses and Social Security cards that cannot be counterfeited. 5. Which policies would you support or oppose related to the Middle East? We should keep pushing for a positive outcome in Iraq, while preparing for a handoff. The Iraqis must build up their army and police forces, because the day is coming when Iraqis must take charge of Iraq. We must step up the training of Iraqi security forces – army, border guards, building guards, police and special counter-terrorism units – so that we can turn over to Iraqis the responsibility for securing their own country. We must assist Iraqis in forming a functioning representative government, in which all ethnic groups have a voice.     20 Frank Waggoner Constitution Party Biographical sketch: Frank Waggoner was born in Tennessee and raised in Dorchester County. He attended The Citadel and received a degree in Business Administration. Since 2004 he has been employed in Sumter with the South Carolina Department of Education, Transportation and Maintenance. He previously worked in Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Illinois. He and his wife have four children. Website: http://www.frankwaggoner.info/ Contact information: 729 Adams Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150, 803-773-1698 Answers to questions: 1. Which policies and legislative proposals would you support or oppose that relate to the balance between energy needs in the United States and environmental protection? Legislative proposals I would support is reform monetary and fiscal policies to obtain a stronger currency. Our monetary and fiscal policy and the tactics and regulation that is required to preserve the spurious value of the U.S Dollar is the cause of the energy crisis and undermines sound environmental policy. 2. What steps do you believe Congress should take to strengthen our economy? Strengthen the dollar by reducing spending of the national government; incrementally increase the reserve requirement on banks. A stronger dollar would reduce the need for free trade agreements, the higher prices at the pump, and other destructive artificial scarcity tactics to prop up our weak currency. 3. What legislation would you support or oppose to provide health insurance for all citizens? I would focus on market strategies, monetary and fiscal policy to make healthcare and health insurance less expensive. I oppose rationing of healthcare through single payer plans. 4. Which measures do you support or oppose to solve some of the problems related to illegal immigration? Stop governmental largess, control inflation through a stronger currency, and prudent enforcement of our border and immigration policy. Quit using free trade agreement to control inflation.   21 5. What policies and legislation would you support or oppose related to the Middle East? We would have better neighbors and friends abroad if we had an honest currency, I would work on strengthening the U.S economy through sound fiscal and monetary policy which would improve economies around the world.   22 Sixth Congressional District Nancy Harrelson Republican Party Biographical Sketch: Nancy Harrelson grew up in a farming family in Mullins. She attended Oklahoma Baptist Institute, where she married Larry Harrelson. She has two children and five grandchildren. She has been involved in running a family business and working in the community. Her primary hobby is reading biographies and news magazines. Website: http://www.nancyharrelson.com Contact information: 204 West Dozier Street, Marion, SC, 843-229-1999 (No answers to questions have been received)   23 James E “Jim” Clyburn Democratic Party Biographical Sketch: James E. (Jim) Clyburn has spent his entire life living in the current Sixth Congressional District. He was born in Sumter, the eldest son of a fundamentalist minister and a cosmetologist. He graduated from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg with a bachelor’s degree in history. His first job was teaching social studies at C. A. Brown High School in Charleston. While still in Charleston, he worked as an employment counselor, a director of youth programs and led the South Carolina Farm Workers Commission. Under Governor John West he served as the first minority advisor to a South Carolina governor and was then appointed as South Carolina Human Affairs Commissioner. Jim ran for the Sixth Congressional seat in 1992 and became South Carolina’s first African American to serve in Congress since Reconstruction. He is currently as the Majority Whip in Congress. Website: http://www.clyburnforcongress.com Contact information: PO Box 12567, Columbia, SC, 803-799-1100 (No answers to questions have been received) . 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