Gravel calls for tax reform and people’s constitutional power
The profile highlights Gary Gravel’s stance to abolish the federal income tax in favor of a 23 percent federal sales tax, a national initiative to empower legislators by constitutional amendment, and an aim to gather 60 million favorable votes. It notes his political history in Alaska and the U.S. Senate, a 1971 draft-ending filibuster, and his role in releasing Pentagon Papers.
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Kucinich Advocates Phased Iraq Pullout and Iowa Outreach
Dennis Kucinich argues for an immediate phased withdrawal of U S forces from Iraq and presses for single payer health care. He says he has been excluded from Iowa events, hindering his direct voice, while shifting focus to New Hampshire ahead of the January primary.
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Kucinich Recounts UFO Sighting in Washington State Debate
In a fall debate, Dennis Kucinich disclosed he once saw an unidentified flying object in Washington state while addressing topics on trade policy and the Patriot Act. Contact: Rod Boshart via Gazette Communications.
Dennis Kucinich Bio Summary
Dennis Kucinich a Cleveland Democrat with a long career from Cleveland mayor to U.S. congressman since 1997 holds degrees in speech communications from Case Western Reserve University. He ran for president in 2004 and has described a direct, transparent leadership approach. He has no campaign office in Iowa this year.
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Gravel outlines bold plan on Iraq and economy
Mike Gravel pledges a 120 day immediate orderly U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq with diplomacy to end civil conflict and a national reconstruction effort led by Iraqi nationals. He calls for universal healthcare funded by a retail sales tax and zero patient costs. He supports border protection, a guest worker program, and a path to legal status for immigrants. He proposes a progressive fair tax replacing the IRS with a national sales tax and monthly rebates for essentials.
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Dennis Kucinich policy positions summarize
Kucinich advocates immediate phased Iraq withdrawal with an international security force, repealing the Patriot Act, creating a Cabinet level Peace Department, and withdrawing from Nafta and Nafta style trade deals. He supports universal single payer health care funded by employer tax credits and drug price controls. He backs immigration amnesty, sanctuary cities, and end to border fencing. Education plans include Pentagon budget cuts for universal preschool and tuition free college, plus No Child Left Behind reform and sex education.
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