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BARACK OBAMA (D)
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Source: KOAA
Age: 46
Party: Democrat
Education: Columbia University (B.A.), Harvard Law School (J.D.)
Occupation: U.S. Senator from Illinois (elected in 2004)
Political Experience: Illinois state senator (1997-2004), U.S. Senator from Illinois
Military Service: none
Religion: Christian, United Church of Christ
Spouse & Children: Michelle Obama(wife); Malia & Sasha
ISSUES:
IRAQ
Opposed the war in Iraq and sending additional troops. Supports withdrawing troops -- one or two brigades a month -- until the end of 2009.
ECONOMY
Plans to provide tax relief to middle-class working families, and some small business owners. Supports eliminating income tax for seniors making less than $50,000 a year.
IMMIGRATION
Supports additional security at the border and plans to penalize employers who hire undocumented workers. Also supports a system where undocumented workers can pay a fine and apply for citizenship.
HEALTHCARE
Supports a national health plan available to everyone.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Supports a cap-and-trade system where businesses that exceed a cap will pay for every ton of emissions they release from other businesses below the cap. Plans to invest $150 billion over 10 years in clean energy.
EDUCATION
Plans to reform No Child Left Behind, and prove child care to working families. Also plans to help states promote voluntary, universal pre-school.
Information from Barack Obama's Official Campaign Website: BarackObama.com
