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Ed Case
DemocratAge: 52 Job: U.S. congressman Past: Born/raised on Big Island; married/four children; state legislator; attorney
What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
A proven two-term record of accomplishment and commitment representing Hawaii in the U.S. House (seniority credit for 107th Congress part-term (2002), 108th Congress full term (2003-2004), with demonstrated results ...).
What is the most pressing federal issue for Hawaii, and what would you do about it?
Balancing our federal budget ... with annual deficits around $500 billion and total national debt closing in on $8 trillion, because Hawaii and our people ... depend on a fair balance of federal revenues and spending to sustain economies. ...
How long should the United States keep troops in Iraq? Explain.
Unfortunately, there should and can be no set deadline, but ... security and stability must be restored; an Iraqi government must be in place and able to govern; basic reconstruction of Iraq's infrastructure must be under way. ...
Mike Gabbard
RepublicanAge: 56 Job: Honolulu City Council member Past: Community leader, grass-roots advocate, small businessman
What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
I am an experienced, effective, proven leader who shares the values of Hawaii's people. I'm a hard worker who understands the issues which face our counties, state and country. I've proven I'm able to bring people together. ...
What is the most pressing federal issue for Hawaii, and what would you do about it?
The most immediate issue is homeland security and the war in Iraq. It's endangering the safety of our families and children, the economy. It's inflating the budget deficit, undermining funding for education and other programs ...
How long should the United States keep troops in Iraq? Explain.
It would be dangerous to set a deadline, but my hope is that we can have our troops out within a year. We need to speed up the training of the Iraqi security forces. America can and must provide the opportunity ...
John Gentile
DemocratAge: 32 Job: Computer engineer at ComputeDIS LLC Past: I have volunteered community service for over a decade.
What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
I am qualified to serve in Congress because my primary interest is representing the people of Hawaii. Since my campaign is grass-roots, I have no debts to special interests or lobbyists, giving me a progressive voice. ...
What is the most pressing federal issue for Hawaii, and what would you do about it?
Social and environmental stability are required locally and nationally. For Hawaii, I would seek to gain full funding for cleanup of dangerous, old military sites, instead of new base expansions. ...
How long should the United States keep troops in Iraq? Explain.
Iraq requires law and order instead of occupation. We should withdraw our military immediately, replacing our forces with police and social aid from the international community. ... We can greatly reduce tensions in that region. ...
Sophie Marie Mataafa
NonpartisanAge: 44 Job: Mother of seven, community activist 20+ years What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
To qualify to run for U.S representative you need to be over 25, a U.S citizen, and nominated by at least 25 registered voters. I am willing to serve the people of Hawaii as a nonpartisan peer. ...
What is the most pressing federal issue for Hawaii, and what would you do about it?
The most pressing issue as I see it, is the lack of finding solutions to the problems right here. ... As a mother, I would continue my role in Congress, to nurture and protect the people in our island home. There are so many issues that are important. ...
How long should the United States keep troops in Iraq? Explain.
As soon as the new Iraqi government is in place we should ease out of Iraq. We should not stay there to force our ideals and culture on this region. Iraqis may have a different set of plans and values then we Americans live by. ...
Dr. Inam Rahman
RepublicanAge: 53 Job: Physician, specializing in internal medicine Past: President-elect, Hawaii Medical Association
What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
Twelve years practicing medicine locally and providing health care information on radio and television have convinced me of the need for changes on the national level to lower the cost of prescription drugs. ...
What is the most pressing federal issue for Hawaii, and what would you do about it?
The high cost of prescription medications often forces the elderly and the uninsured to choose between vital medicine and food. This is a disgrace ... to our society. I would back comprehensive reform of our ... system of health care. ...
How long should the United States keep troops in Iraq? Explain.
The United States should bring the majority of its troops home just as soon as a stable and effective government, of Iraqis by Iraqis, can be established. A small force should be maintained as part of an international cadre. ...
Miles Shiratori
RepublicanAge: 52 Job: Lifeguard instructor/ caregiver Past: U.S. Army veteran
What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
To qualify as U.S. representative it requires a person with foresight, dreams and vision with a sense of purpose, and concern to benefit the people of Hawaii. With years of experience as a businessman, I stand committed to serve. ...
What is the most pressing federal issue for Hawaii, and what would you do about it?
Education. We need more federal support in improving education. We need to reallocate our current dollars earmarked for education. This combination will help prepare our children for the jobs of the future.
How long should the United States keep troops in Iraq? Explain.
We should withdraw our troops immediately, now that we have established a new government for Iraq. Let Iraq's new government handle the problems of their country. There is no need for any more deaths of our troops.
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