Compare the Candidates Choosing a new Congress for Kerry... Why Iowa needs a fresh voice Know what happens if Kerry and Bush tie, 269 to 269 electoral votes? (That's a likely possibility considering the closeness of this race.) Answer: the newly elected U.S. House of Representatives chooses who will be the next President of the United States. If elected to Congress, Democrat Dave Franker would vote for John Kerry. Republican incumbant Jim Leach would vote for George Bush. If that's not enough to convince you that Iowa's Second Congressional District needs a new Democratic voice in D.C., then take a look at "The Record" (below) and see how Franker and Leach differ on key issues. The Record: Republican Jim Leach is protecting... Unfunded Mandates - Leach voted for “No Child Left Behind” in '01, then later the same year voted against appropriations funding for it. The Republican House leadership that Leach voted for (Tom DeLay and Dennis Hastert) is not interested in reform. Drug Companies - Leach cast the deciding vote that allowed the Medicare “Modernization” Bill to pass 216-215 (6/27/03), making it illegal for the U.S. government to negotiate lower prices on prescription drugs. The Bush-Cheney Military Agenda - Leach voted for the $87 billion for Iraq without requiring an exit strategy to bring our soldiers home (10/17/03 and 10/31/03). Then he voted against full pension and benefits for our veterans (11/6/03). The Wealthiest Two Percent - Leach voted for the Bush-Cheney ‘04 budget that under-funds public schools, veterans, and the environment, in favor of tax breaks for the wealthiest two percent. Oil and Gas Industries - Leach voted for the Bush-Cheney energy bill giveaway to big oil and gas (11/18/03). Democrat Dave Franker is working for... Iowa’s Children - Dave has been an educator for nearly two decades at the K-12 and college levels. He recently finished a term on the Iowa City School Board. He also spearheaded efforts to bring the first Head Start program to Cedar County. Iowa’s Seniors - Dave urged Congress to reject the Bush-Cheney-Leach ‘03 Medicare “Modernization” in favor of a plan that would truly benefit seniors - a plan that would NOT be a costly payoff to drug companies at taxpayers’ expense. Iowa’s Veterans - Dave served as chaplain for 16 years at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. He is against pre-emptive war and was NOT afraid to speak out against going to war with Iraq even when it was unpopular to oppose it. Iowa’s Workers - Dave participated in rallies for the Penford employees on strike in Cedar Rapids. He has championed the effort to equalize health benefits between school administrators and the faculty and support staff. Iowa’s Environment - Dave's school board initiative is bringing the first high performance “green” school to Iowa. Send a Dem to D.C. - Vote Franker!	For event details: FrankerForCongress.com (319) 337-9396 This Week's Events Wed, 10-27-04 7:00 - 8:30 pm "A Discussion of United States Foreign Policy" with Jim Leach and Dave Franker - Public welcome! Iowa State Bank & Trust Conference Room Lower Level 102 S. Clinton St. Downtown Iowa City Thu, 10-28-04 6:00 - 7:00 pm Alternative High School Student Forum - Public welcome! Iowa City School District School Board Office 509 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City Thu, 10-28-04 8:30 - 9:30 pm Ottumwa League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - Public welcome! Ottumwa City Hall 105 E. 3rd St. Ottumwa Sun, 10-31-04 6:00 - 7:30 pm "Dinner at our House" Community Supper - Bring ideas for improving the community! Christ Episcopal Church 220 40th Street NE Cedar Rapids YOU can make the difference! To make a $5, $10, or $25 online donation right now, simply visit: FrankerForCongress.com or send your check to: Franker for Congress Box 587 North Liberty, IA 52317 Please make checks payable to "Franker for Congress".
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