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Ron Paul

Education:

Gettysburg College, B.A., 1957; Duke University, M.D., 1961

Religion:

Baptist

Profession:

Physician, Politician

Current Occupation:

U.S. Representative from Texas

Family:

Married to Carolyn Paul

Party Affiliation:

Republican

Book:

A Foreign Policy of Freedom: Peace, Commerce, and Honest Friendship by Ron Paul

Offical Website:

www.ronpaul2008.com

	Official News
	New to Ron Paul? Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM Ron Paul visits Kentucky Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM

	Fundraising
	Financial status as of Apr 30, 2008. Total Raised: $34,922,956 Total Spent: $30,207,865 Cash on Hand: $4,715,091 Total Debts: $0 Data from maplight.org and the Federal Election Commission.

	Events
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	Meetup
	MasterMind Meeting May 27, 2008 1:16 PM Fayette County Meetup May 27, 2008 12:51 PM Wake County Taxpayers Association meeting 6:30-9pm May 27, 2008 11:51 AM Leadership Council Meeting #3 May 27, 2008 11:32 AM Turlock, Modesto and Merced Meeting May 27, 2008 11:15 AM

	Iraq War
	Voted against use of military force in Iraq in 2002 Supports immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* NO to use of military force in Iraq NO to continued support or Iraq war as part of the Global War on Terror with no set date for redeployment or withdrawal YES to redeploying U.S. troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days and complete within 180 days (as of May 2007) Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Immigration
	Build a fence along the Mexican border No amnesty Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to building a fence along the Mexican border YES to require hospitals to report information on illegal aliens who receive treatment Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Taxation
	Big supporter of tax cuts Supported 2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts, supports extending them through 2010 Eliminate the capital gains and inheritance tax Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to making the Bush tax cuts permanent YES to keeping reduced tax rates of 15% on capital gains and 5% on dividends through 2010 Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Same-sex Marriage
	Opposes same-sex marriage but also opposes a constitutional ban Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* NO to banning adoptions in DC by same sex-couples NO to constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Stem Cell Research
	Opposes human embryonic stem cell research Hide Voting Record is consistent* with position* NO to allowing human embryonic stem cell research NO to expanding research to more stem cell lines Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Health Care
	Strongly opposes federally mandated universal health care Increase competition and choice and lower costs via market-based competition Make medical expense tax deductible Every American eligible for Health Savings Account (HSA) Hide Has been mixed* in his voting record - wants establishment of market-based approach but is increasing federal funding at the same time* YES to allow taxpayers to create a tax-exempt Medical Savings Account for paying medical expenses YES to require Secretary of Health & Human Services to negotiate discounts with pharmaceutical manufacturers Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Social Security
	Eliminate all taxes on Social Security benefits Cut payroll taxes and allow workers to seek better return via private investments Hide Voting Record is consistent* with position* YES to reduce tax payments on Social Security benefits YES to allow people to contribute more to 401(k) plans Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Environment
	Respect private property rights - correct environment wrongs and increase cost of polluting Encourage development of alternate and sustainable energy Hide Voting Record is inconsistent* with position* NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol NO on raising Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards NO on prohibiting oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge NO on removing oil and gas exploration subsidies NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Gun Control
	Adhere to 2nd Amendment - right to bear arms for citizens Hide Voting Record is somewhat consistent* with position* NO on reducing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1 day YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Education
	Supports vouchers that allow parents to choose which school their children attend Eliminate federal control and subsidies - help parents with the cost via a tax credit $3,000 yearly tax credit to full-time elementary and secondary teachers Hide Has a mixed* voting record - supports vouchers but voted against them for DC schools* NO to allow vouchers for schools in DC YES to provide vouchers to low-income families to allow their children to attend private schools Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Abortion
	Opposes abortion rights but wants states to decide Supports ban on partial-birth abortion Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to banning partial-birth abortion Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

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	MSNBC
	Ron Paul hints at quitting race Mar 7, 2008 1:07 AM Whatever happened to Ron Paul? Mar 5, 2008 9:50 PM Ron Paul won't run as third-party candidate Feb 9, 2008 6:47 PM Newsweek: Ron Paul on when he might drop out Feb 4, 2008 9:13 PM Ron Paul has a shot at winning Maine caucuses Feb 1, 2008 9:27 AM

	CNN
	Can the Libertarians Go Mainstream? May 21, 2008 9:25 PM Volcker calls for more Street regulation May 14, 2008 4:08 PM House sends anti-genetic discrimination bill to Bush May 1, 2008 8:05 PM Genetic discrimination ban May 1, 2008 5:20 PM The appeal of gold Apr 17, 2008 9:36 AM

	Quotes
	Ron Paul: "If you got rid of the income tax today you'd have about as much revenue as we had 10 years ago." Mostly true - It would be close to the same revenue Ron Paul: "It used to be the policy of the Republican Party to get rid of the Department of Education. We finally get in charge and a chance to do something, so we double the size of the Department of Education." True - So true, he's understating it Ron Paul: "I get the most money from active duty officers and military personnel." True - A military victory for Paul Ron Paul: "The founders advised non-interventionism." Mostly true - Founders were wary of European alliances Ron Paul: "He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership." True - A consistent supporter of gun rights

	FOX
	Paul Supporter Offers to Pay for Nevada GOP Convention Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM Ron Paul, Still a Candidate, Heads to GOP Convention Showdown Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM Ron Paul Supporters Buck Nevada State GOP Convention Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM $4 Million on Hand, Ron Paul Looks for Ways to Spend It Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM With Interest in ?08 Race Worldwide, Obamamania Extends Beyond U.S. Borders Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM

	Blogs
	Ron Paul's Campaign Is a Family Business, FEC Reports Show Digg / upcoming May 27, 2008 1:35 PM Great Ron Paul, Ronald Regan, Barry Goldwater Freedom Video Digg / US Elections 2008 / upcoming May 27, 2008 1:17 PM Ron Paul Keeps it in the Family The Political Jerk by The Political Jerk May 27, 2008 12:39 PM Gregg Herrington - ?What?s this? Ron Paul tops McCain?? The Revolution Will Not Be Digitized. by mutineermike May 27, 2008 12:24 PM Ron Paul backers to pose 'serious challenge' at convention Minnesota Monitor - Front Page by Andy Birkey May 27, 2008 11:55 AM

	Google News
	Ron Paul Goes ?Respectful? - Antiwar.com May 27, 2008 2:36 PM Ron Paul relies on family to staff campaign: report - Raw Story May 27, 2008 1:36 PM Ron Paul Salutes Veterans - PR Wall Street (press release) May 27, 2008 1:24 PM Does The Path To Victory For Bob Barr Go Through Ron Paul? - Liberty Maven May 27, 2008 12:56 PM Support Ron Paul - Yankton Daily Press (subscription) May 27, 2008 9:31 AM