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To: American Spirit who wrote (8536)	3/16/2004 8:22:03 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 20773

So Kerry will defy the WTO on steel tariffs and ignite a trade war. Unlike Bush. Good, that draws a clear distinction between the candidates: washingtonpost.com President To Drop Tariffs On Steel Bush Seeks to Avoid A Trade War and Its Political Fallout. By Mike Allen Washington ... www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/ A23899-2003Nov30?language=printer ... Lose the Steel Tariffs. The World Trade Organization's rejection of Washington's appeal to preserve US steel tariffs came as no surprise. ... www.csmonitor.com/ 2003/1113/p08s02-comv.html?commentaryNav In Iowa, Kerry was critical of coal (but then Iowa has no voters who work in coal mines): John Kerry Unveils Plan to Ensure Clean Air and Reduce Asthma Cases Meets with Health Professionals and Residents from Waterloo, Iowa “Nearly 300 Iowans are killed each year by pollution from coal-fired power plants, ... ....... John Kerry’s four-point plan to reduce asthma by improving air quality will: (1) Immediately reverse the Clean Air Act rollbacks and step up enforcement; (2) Make sure Clean Air Act rules apply and are enforced in the agricultural industry; (3) Take new steps to improve indoor air quality; and (4) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions that harm the environment and public health. ...... Improve Public Health by Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emmissions: John Kerry will address global warning emissions in order to yield powerful, immediate benefits to public health through a combination of innovative programs that drive technology change and create jobs. * Work With International Community to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The U.S. must join the international community to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. The Bush Administration has stubbornly refused to confront the serious consequences of rising greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence. John Kerry will put us on a long-term path toward meaningful reductions in emissions and, ultimately, stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at levels that will prevent harmful changes in the earth’s climate. * Cap and Trade Program for Greenhouse Gases. John Kerry will call for all major sources of greenhouse gas emissions to participate in a cap and trade emissions reduction program, so that the power of the marketplace can encourage the most cost-effective reductions, whether at coal-fired utilities or from automobile tailpipes. This cap-and-trade program will reinforce other near-term initiatives that drive down emissions without reducing economic output. www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/ releases/pr_2003_1229a.html Despite what he say in WV, Kerry is a liberal who favors gun control - he's for gun control but against increasing penalties for gun crimes: John Kerry on Gun Control Democratic Party shouldn't be for the NRA ...... Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. ...... Develop and require “smart gun” technology to prevent use of firearms by unauthorized persons and implement sensible gun control measures.