Stephen Laffey on Abortion

• Very few scientists believe in embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2006)
• Don't have any litmus tests for judges. (Aug 2006)
• Roe v Wade is settled law; but restrictions ok. (Apr 2006)
• Undecided on stem cell research. (Apr 2006)
• Pro-life. (Feb 2006)

Stephen Laffey on Budget & Economy

• Pork barrel spending does not benefit Rhode Island. (Aug 2006)
• Pay for entitlement programs by keeping taxes low. (Aug 2006)
• Cut corporate welfare and sink the 600 page tax code. (Aug 2006)
• Five Step Diet to Stop Wasting Our Tax Dollars. (Sep 2005)

Stephen Laffey on Civil Rights

• Find a way to wiretap al-Qaeda members calling into the US. (Aug 2006)
• Supports civil unions and opposes Constitutional amendment. (Apr 2006)

Stephen Laffey on Corporations

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Stephen Laffey on Drugs

Stephen Laffey on Education

• Chafee failed on funding the IDEA program and the NCLB Act. (Aug 2006)

Stephen Laffey on Energy & Oil

• Need a new national energy policy to fight the War on Terror. (Aug 2006)
• Drives an SUV & considers expanding mass transit unrealistic. (Apr 2006)
• Economic incentives to reduce oil-funded Islamofacism. (Apr 2006)
• Significant national commitment to renewable energy. (Dec 2005)
• Raise CAFE and offer tax credits for hybrids. (Dec 2005)

Stephen Laffey on Environment

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Stephen Laffey on Foreign Policy

• Reporting Iran on nukes is a good start; UN should do more. (Feb 2006)

Stephen Laffey on Free Trade

• Supports the Central American Free Trade Agreement. (May 2005)

Stephen Laffey on Government Reform

• Supported Sam Alito nomination to Supreme Court. (Aug 2006)
• Endorses the Pork-Barrel Reduction Act. (Feb 2006)

Stephen Laffey on Gun Control

Stephen Laffey on Health Care

• Medicare has to be able to negotiate. (Aug 2006)
• Embryonic stem cell research has produced no benefit. (Aug 2006)
• Let Medicare negotiate Rx prices with drug companies. (Sep 2005)
• Let seniors buy cheaper medicine in Canada. (Sep 2005)

Stephen Laffey on Homeland Security

• We need to expand weapons programs. (Aug 2006)

Stephen Laffey on Immigration

• Opposes the McCain-Kennedy bill?a vote for illegal aliens. (Aug 2006)
• Opposes granting illegal immigrants citizenship. (Apr 2006)

Stephen Laffey on Jobs

Stephen Laffey on Principles & Values

• Confront real problems directly with people. (Aug 2006)
• Fight big pharma, big oil, and special interests. (Sep 2005)
• As Cranston Mayor, converted worst credit rating in America. (Sep 2005)
• The strongest voice for the smallest state. (Sep 2005)
• The strongest voice for the smallest state. (Sep 2005)

Stephen Laffey on Social Security

• Criticizes Bush's Social Security proposals. (May 2005)

Stephen Laffey on Tax Reform

• Tax cuts are good for America. (Aug 2006)
• Eliminate estate taxes, capital gains taxes, and more. (May 2006)
• Lower highest tax rate from 35% to 30% to help middle-class. (May 2006)
• Keep taxes low and simple. (Sep 2005)

Stephen Laffey on War & Peace

• Take the Iraqi troops to Europe to train them. (Aug 2006)
• Calls for the resignation of Rumsfeld. (Aug 2006)
• Zero aid to Palestine until Hamas renounces violence. (Apr 2006)
• Sanction Iran; denounce Hamas; stand up to Cuba. (Feb 2006)
• End foreign aid to Palestinians due to Hamas. (Feb 2006)

Stephen Laffey on Welfare & Poverty