Bartlett Crawford share views on some key issues in race
Republican Rep Roscoe Bartlett and Democrat Stephen Crawford of Frederick show broad convergence on budget balance and welfare reform, agreeing on a constitutional amendment to balance the budget by 2002 and support for welfare reform. They clash on gun control and environmental rules, with Bartlett backing relaxed water standards while Crawford opposes current clean water act changes. Bartlett opposes higher minimum wages, Crawford supports a modest rise. Both condemn late term abortion with limits, Crawford seeking health exceptions. The Sixth District leans conservative, with Republicans ahead in registration.