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2004 GENERAL ELECTION -- Vote November 2 Indiana — United States Senate Republican—Challenger Democrat — Incumbent Marvin Scott Evan Bayh Age: 60 (3/10/1944) Age: 49 (12/26/1955) Political experience: None; ran for Political experience: 1st term U.S. Congress in 1994, 1996, & 2000 Senator, 1998-present; served as Governor Background: Ph.D., University of Pitts- of Indiana, 1989-97 burgh, 1970; Professor of Sociology at Background: BS, Indiana University, Butler University; Led a management- 1978; JD, Univ. of Virginia, 1982; Attorney; consulting firm for 9 years; Presbyterian Episcopal Web: www.marvinscott.org Web: www.evanbayh.com (campaign) and Campaign Offices: 317-259-1102 bayh.senate.gov (official) E-mail: [email protected] Campaign Office: 317-231-7119 E-mail: [email protected] Opposes taxpayer funded abortion and partial birth Abortion Voted to ban partial-birth abortions in 2003. abortion; Supports the Unborn Victims of Violence Act Opposes Unborn Victims of Violence Act (voted (Increases penalties for harming an unborn child). against it in March, 2004) Supports the ban on stem cell research using human Cloning Opposes the ban on embryonic stem cell research. embryos. Supports raising academic standards through increased Education Securing funds to improve public schools is one of local control and accountability to parents; students in his top priorities. “We must continue supporting failing schools should be able to transfer to better our schools to ensure a better education, and a performing public or charter schools. (position state- better future, for all our children.” “Senator Bayh ment on website) is working hard to make higher education more available for Hoosier families.” (campaign website) Supports Medical Malpractice Reform, Medical Savings Health “From children to senior citizens, Hoosiers need to Accounts, a voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit, im- Care have access to affordable, quality health care. proving women’s access to healthcare services and Ensuring that every person can afford health insur- eliminating frivolous lawsuits. ance is one of the greatest responsibilities of the federal government, and I will continue the fight to make this goal a reality.” Supports reducing regulatory restraints on Hoosier Jobs “Bayh’s number one priority in the Senate is creat- businesses, making America less dependent on foreign ing and protecting Hoosier jobs.” Has introduced oil, and Welfare to Work Reauthorization. legislation in the Senate designed to help older companies modernize and upgrade workers’ skills. “I applaud and fully support the President’s decision to Marriage Opposes the Federal Marriage Amendment; voted promote a Constitutional amendment that will protect against continuing its discussion in July 2004. the sanctity of marriage. Marriage is a sacred institu- tion that should exist between one man and one Has been “a leading voice in Indiana and across woman.” (February 24, 2004) the nation to stem the tide of fatherlessness.” Supports making President Bush’s tax cuts permanent, Taxes Voted against President Bush’s tax cuts in 2001 tax cuts for all Hoosier families and businesses, and and 2003; voted to increase tax deductions for eliminating the federal gas tax. college tuition in 2001. “His son is a fighter pilot for the United States Navy. Terrorism “...Our first responsibility is to keep the American Scott understands the sacrifice our military personnel public as safe as possible and to be prepared for take every day. He believes homeland security has every possible threat. Preventing and responding these goals: to detect, deter, protect against, and. if to biological attacks will require us to mobilize all necessary, respond to terrorist attacks within the U.S. available resources at the federal and state levels.” and its territories.” (campaign website) Sources: Organizations listed, Project Vote Smart, campaign websites, Congress.org, The Indianapolis Star in partnership Concerned Women for America with our friends 1015 Fifteenth St., NW, Suite 1100 at Faith2Action Washington, D.C. 20005 www.cwfa.org www.f2a.ORG .