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Duncan Hunter
- Filed under: Uncategorized
- Date: Jan 18,2008
Early years:
Born May 31, 1948 in Riverside, Calif.
Education Bachelor’s degree, 1968 and law degree, 1976, from Western State University
Military:
1969-71 Army, served in Vietnam
Political career:
1981-present Representative, U.S. Congress; 14th term
1995-2000 Chair, subcommittee on military procurement
2001-02 Chair, military research & development subcommittee
2003-07 Chair, committee on armed services
Views:
Iraq: Strongly supports troop surge, staying the course. Economy: Restore “the arsenal of democracy” — U.S. manufacturing. Opposes unfair trade agreements with China .
Health Care: Create competitive “market place” options. Let consumers buy health insurance and tailor plans to their individual needs.
Immigration: Boasts of creating 854-mile border fence. Opposes any amnesty allowing illegals a path to citizenship.
Taxes: Support tax cuts. Give tax relief to married couples. Roll back Alternative Minimum Tax.
Global Warming: Questions whether climate change is caused by mankind. Says cutting U.S. reliance on foreign oil can “help the climate.”
Energy: Cut “taxes to zero for alternative energy sources.” Raise automobile fuel-efficiency standards.
