*Social Security: McCain feels that there should ...

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*Social Security: McCain feels that there should be the individual option to invest Social Security funds and seems flexible on raising the cap on payroll tax. He believes that the trust fund should not be used for any “emergency spending”.

*Stem Cell research: McCain supports federal funding of stem cell research. “This is a tough issue for those of us in the pro-life community. I would remind you that these stem cells are either going to be discarded or perpetually frozen. We need to do what we can to relieve human suffering.”

*Tax Policy: McCain opposed the Bush administration tax cuts, but now feels they must be extended. He feels that the tax system should be simplified, closing special interest loopholes, and that the child tax credit should be doubled. He also advocates removing the charitable deduction.

*Technology/Infrastructure: McCain believes that the “digital divide” requires tax credits for teacher training and equipment. He opposes a sales tax on the internet and believes that more government documents should be available.

*“War on Terror” & Iraq: The “McCain Principle” is that committing troops means completing the mission. He believes that the “war on terror” is the overriding, transcendent issue of the campaign - and that it is a war we must fight and win. “It’s a fight between a just regard for human dignity.

*Budget & Spending: McCain believes we should drastically cut government spending and eliminate all pork-barrel bills. He supports a Balanced Budget Amendment.

*Environment: McCain believes in the preservation of our natural resources and the development of our national Parks. In terms of pollutants, he feels we should focus on results, not regulation. “America’s economic and environmental interests are not mutually exclusive."

*Trade & Globalization: McCain endorses free trade and supports NAFTA, the GATT agreement, and US membership in the WTO and favors trade treaties over protectionism. “I would negotiate a free trade agreement with almost any country willing to negotiate fairly with us."

*Welfare & Poverty: McCain supports block grants and welfare-to-work programs. He also supports poverty programs being shared between government and faith-based organizations.

Source:
http://www.issue2008.com/campaign/candidates/john-mccain-candidates/

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