Wael GN “UNITED STATES =~ = ry pe - REPRESENTATIVES Bar li Ll ELS LS EE RE FE LS a EE Congress, the legislative branch of federal govern- ment, is composed of two houses. The upper house is the Senate. The lower house is the House of Represen- tatives. A majority vote by both houses is necessary to pass a law. Term: 2 years Salary: $144,600 (Vote for one) DEMOCRAT *PAUL E. KANJORSKI Nanticoke D.O.B.: 4/2/37 EDUCATION: Attended Temple University & Dickinson School of Law | OCCUPATION: Congressman QUALIFICATIONS: Ten years of service bringing thou- sands of new jobs to Northeastern Pennsylvania. Proven ability to get things done, cut red tape and provide innova- tive solutions to area problems. ISSUES STATEMENT: My top priority will continue tobe Job creation and economic development. Our communities, colleges and elected officials must work together to make Northeastern Pennsylvania a center for the development of the new technologies which will dominate our economy in the 21st Century. By developing these technologies, and restoring our old coal lands to their natural beauty, as my Earth Conservancy project proposes, we will attract good, high-paying jobs and build a better future for all. REPUBLICAN J. ANDREW PODOLAK Lehighton D.O.B.: 9/16/63 EDUCATION: B.S. Operation and Human Resource Man- agement; A.B.A. Accounting and Economics OCCUPATION: Consultant to business and defense indus- tries QUALIFICATIONS: 1 1/2 year addressing Congress of Business and Defense issues; help write legislation for small business in U.S. bill #2495 through the IM-EX Bank. ISSUES STATEMENT: « National Health Care * Employ- ment * Crime - Sentencing restructuring * Taxes - Lowering across the board and reducing our national deficit PE "no m y oo . wn « vj BRL <4 3 TO & i -~ : - A 3 = oom € * o ¢ on voraq L - °° _L% QUESTIONS ON ISSUES U.S. SENATE AND CONGRESS <= =~ ~ - A "yes" or "no" in the question grids indicates a candidate's response on the issue in general, and should not be regarded as supporting or opposing specific legislation. ISSUE: WELFARE REFORM - Ar = . » 7% - ~. Pat | poe wy ¢ + - - - (* NR - no response - indicates that the candidate did not respond "YES" or "NO" to the question.) Background: Most agree disabled persons and the elderly poor need benefits, but many believe the able-bodied should get aid only for short-term difficulties. Some think our welfare system encourages women to have more children. Marginally employed persons sometimes quit work to get free family health care (Medicaid). Some claim there would be fewer children on welfare if Medicaid abortions were fully funded. Education, job training, or mandatory community work projects can move some people off welfare, but these programs are expensive, and participants with small children need child care. To reform the Two- [No Increased Tax$ for | Tax$ to Gov't Fully present welfare year additional | child care | morejob | develop health care | funded system, would limit on |$ for for skills commu- for the Medicaid you support... welfare {mothers parent(s) training nity work | margin- abortions for the |who have | in job projects ally able more kids | training employed U.S. SENATE Harris Wofford (D) YES NO YES YES YES YES NO Rick Santorum (R) YES YES YES YES YES NO NO Donald Ernsberger (L) | YES YES NO NO NO NO NO Diane Blough (P) YES YES YES NO NO . YES NO U.S. RERESENTATIVE Paul Kanjorski(D) YES YES YES YES YES YES NO J. Andrew Podolak YES YES YES YES YES NO NO ISSUE: CRIME (* NR - no response - indicates that the candidate did not respond "YES" or "NO" to the question.) Background: The public fearsan increase in violent crime in our schools and communities. Some think we need more community-based drug and crime prevention programs. Others say we need more police on the streets and stringent control of access to and ownership of guns. People using guns for legitimate purposes fear for their constitutional rights. Stiffer sentences are often suggested as a deterrent to crime. A large increase in prisoners will require more prisons. Some suggest non-prison alternatives such as boot camps or community service for non-violent offenders. Some think Americans would support tax increases to fight crime. Would you More Federal $ | Federal$ | Federal$ | Tougher Alternate Raising support... stringenfl for more | for more for local sentences | punish- taxes to national | local drug anti-crime | for repeat | ment for fight gun police treatment | programs | violent some non- | crime control programs offenders | violent offenders U.S. SENATE Harris Wofford (D) NO YES YES YES YES YES NO Rick Santorum (R) NO YES NO YES YES YES NO Donald Ernsberger (L) | NO NO NO NO XES YES NO Diane Blough (P) NO NO NO NO 2 YES YES NO U.S. RERESENTATIVE Paul Kanjorski(D) NO YES YES YES YES YES YES J. Andrew Podolak NO YES NO YES YES YES NO The Governor, as the chief executive officer of the Commonwealth, administers the laws and manages the financial affairs of the state, has extensive appointive powers, and may approve or veto every bill passed by both houses of the General Assembly. The Governor may serve only two terms in succession. Term: 4 years LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR The Lt. Governor will be elected jointly with the Governor in the General Election. Candidates are nominated separately in the Primary. The Lt. Governor is President of the Senate, but has no vote except in case of a tie. In case of death, conviction or impeachment, failure to qualify, resignation or other disability of the Governor, the powers, duties, and salaries of the office are assumed by the Lt. Governor for the remainder of the term or until the disability is removed. Term: 4 years Salary: $83,00 Salary: $105,000 Candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Gov- ernor run as a team. Cast a single vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. (vote for one) DEMOCRAT GOVERNOR *MARK S. SINGEL Johnstown D.O.B.: 9/12/53 EDUCATION: Magna cum laude grad. of the Penn State Univ., B.A. OCCUPATION: Lt. Governor of PA QUALIFICATIONS: Acting Governor: 6 months; Lt. Governor: 7.5 years; State Senator: 6 years ISSUES STATEMENT: Mark Singel is on the side of working families. Mark Singel will put his on-the-job experience to work by expanding jobs in new indus- tries. He'll require welfare recipients to get a job - and make it possible for them to do so. He'll help working families to make ends meet with tax cuts, financial incentives and secure health care. To make families safer, he'll implement tough, new anti-crime strate- gies. Mark Singel will make government work better on less with a complete audit. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR *THOMAS P. FOLEY Flourtown D.O.B.: 12/31/53 EDUCATION: Dartmouth College, B.A.; Univ. Col- lege Dublin, Graduate Fellow; Yale Law School, J.D. OCCUPATION: Former PA Sec. of Labor & Industry QUALIFICATIONS: I am the only candidate for Lt. Governor who has been on the front lines statewide in the fight for good jobs in PA and I have a strong record on matters of equal opportunity. ISSUESSTATEMENT: My priorities upon election: 1) Jobs. 2) Jobs. 3) Jobs. The best answer to most social problems is a good job. Keeping good jobs in Pennsyl- vania, bringing new jobs here, and investing in the one resource that stays here -- our workforce -- must be the top priority of the public and private sectors. , EO y £ El * ARs = @ DK [6% Nong fo 0 & GOVERNOR TOM RIDGE Erie D.O.B.: 8/26/45 EDUCATION: B.A. with Honors, Harvard Univ. - 1967, Major: Government Studies; J. D., The Dickinson School of Law - 1972 OCCUPATION: U.S. Congressman - PA-21 QUALIFICATIONS: Staff Sergeant -U.S. Army (Viet- nam) 1969-70; Assist. DA - Erie County, 1980-82; U.S. Congressman - PA 21, 1983-94. ISSUES STATEMENT: Pennsylvania can and must do better. As governor, I will change Harrisburg by: fighting back against violent adult and juvenile crime, reforming our antiquated rape and domestic violence laws, and imposing the death penalty; cutting $2 billion in wasteful government spending to put Penn- sylvania back to work; empowering Pennsylvanians with Initiative and Referendum and more responsive, accountable government; and creating a balanced, environmental partnership through reform of our Department of Environmental Resources. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR *MARK S. SCHWEIKER Langhorne D.O.B.: 1/31/53 EDUCATION: B.S., Bloomsburg Univ.; M.A., Rider College OCCUPATION: County Commissioner and Busi- ness/Management Consultant. QUALIFICATIONS: My experiences as a local official and as a business consultant uniquely qualify me to make sure that our government and citizens, working together, can build a safer, stronger, and more job friendly climate for all Pennsylvanians. ISSUES STATEMENT: I will continue to raise my voice in support of victims’ rights, not criminals’. I want a Pennsylvania whose citizens aren't afraid to walk in their community and where our children aren't scared in school. I will fight to cut the job- crushing taxes and create new jobs. I want a Pennsyl- vania where everyone who wants to work can work. I will bring real change to Pennsylvania, not like the political games we see today. CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNOR PEG LUKSIK Johnstown D.O.B.: 8/11/55 QUALIFICATIONS: Iam a certified teacher, and the founder and CEO of Mom's House, a nationally recog- nized organization assisting single parents and their childrensince 1983. I am the Chairman of the National Parents Commission, and have been involved as an advocate for citizens at the local, state and federal levels of government. ISSUES STATEMENT: A Governor determines the direction of programs and policies in every issue, so her mindset about her responsibility is vital. Ibelieve that a Governor should be the voice for the citizen at the state level, and the state at the federal level. She should be above partisan politics and special interest power brokers, and have the ability, honesty and resolve to protect the rights of PA's citizens and busi- nesses, no matter what the issue. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JAMES CLYMER Millersville D.O.B.: 5/4/48 EDUCATION: J. D., 1978 Washburn Univ. School of Law (Honors); B.A., 1972 Millersville Univ. (Honors) OCCUPATION: Attorney QUALIFICATIONS: My diverse background of 16 years in the general practice of law and business and my prior experience in construction and farming give € % 8 ’ 2 a v ar a a > . fy 02 3 of oi af, ve, < m Fl ¥ 4. ¢ odd LY [ht re BNE N - 1 < ~ <a lel Fe ¥ a EY yi N - ¥ - -" fry “nm bs $25 FEo% REPUBLICAN + © “55288 | 7% y J d Pad ih y / rm I a Rl a ENT WET TL I NE CEN TO A ail 3 me a bread range of knowledge'and my commitment to principle assures the proper application. ISSUES STATEMENT: Although the constitutional duties of Lt. Governor are limited, I would have an integral part in shaping the policies of the executive branch through appointments to agencies and com- mittees and consultation with the Governor. The overriding principle would follow in effecting public policy is that the primary function of government is the protection of life, liberty and property. Limiting state government to its proper functions, will lower taxes, protect innocent life, enhance the economy and promote personal accountability. LIBERTARIAN GOVERNOR PATRICK FALLON Tannersville D.O.B.: 12/23/50 EDUCATION: Howell High School, Grad. 1968; East Stroudsburg State Teachers College, attended 1968- 71 : OCCUPATION: Small Business owner. QUALIFICATIONS: I don't think any politician is qualified to tell you how to spend half the money you earn, or how to educate your children, or control your personal life. Libertarians are about restoring self- government. ISSUES STATEMENT: Crime. Let's try something that's worked. End Prohibition. Our "War on Drugs" is repeating mistakes made 75 years ago during alco- hol prohibition. Robbers, rapists and murderers go free to keep non-violent drug users in jail. Available law enforcement resources could be doubled if re- focused on violent crimes. Victims should be able to veto plea-bargains. Restitution should always be a condition of parole or release. Private ownership of firearms is part of the solution. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR *VINCENT F. HATTON Philadelphia D.O.B.: 2/19/58 EDUCATION: B.S. Chemical Engineering (Univ. of PA 1981); M.B.A. (Finance Concentration) Drexel Univ. 1988; Rotary Foundation Cultural Exchange Program 1985 OCCUPATION: Senior Project Engineer QUALIFICATIONS: I believe that my educational background and experience as well as my commit- ment to freedom and governmental responsibility and accountability qualify me for office. ISSUES STATEMENT: The most important issue to me is protecting individual liberty whether personal, economic or social. Nationally, individual liberties are under legislative assault including the right to keep and bear arms and property rights. Second in A A importance is crime control...as crime thredtensindi- vidual liberty as well. In particular, violent crime needs to be addressed. Thus I support the death penalty, "three time loser" laws, mandatory sentenc- ing and prison reform. PATRIOT GOVERNOR ‘TIMOTHY E. HOLLOWAY Ligonier D.O.B.: 2/8/51 EDUCATION: Norwin High School 1969; Cum Laude Univ. of Pittsburgh B.S. 1973; Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine DMD 1977. OCCUPATION: Dentist; own/manage commercial real estate QUALIFICATIONS: Christian who believes U.S. is one nation under God; served as Navy Lt.; small business man; not a career politician; personal honor and integrity most prized possessions. ISSUES STATEMENT: Education: 1. Full school choice vouchers 2. Eliminate state, federal (10th Amendment) mandates 3. Replaceall grants with low interest loans available to all students. Health Care: 1. No participation in socialized federal medical plan (10th) 2. Medical IRA savings accounts 3. Private insurance 4. Minimal coverage, HMO, Private insur- ance policy upgradeable for adults below poverty level, universal, HMO, upgradeable for elderly, chil- dren. Government purchase /competitive bids. Cor- rections: 1. Self-sufficient prisons 2. Stress punish- ment, hard labor, not rehabilitation 3. Only literacy and religious counseling 4. Victim restitution. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR *MARK D. FREEMAN East Lansdowne D.O.B.: 11/19/61 EDUCATION: B.S. Mechanical Engineering - Penn State Univ. OCCUPATION: Self employed independent news- dealer QUALIFICATIONS: Eight years experience with a business that employs 9 people and grosses over $500,000 annually has given me insight into the seg- ment of the economy that is to account for most of the new jobs we can expect in the next decade. ISSUES STATEMENT: Whatever the issue, there is a special interest group that hires lobbyists and makes campaign contributions to further their own interests. Legislators are surrounded by such lobbyists and showered with generous campaign contributions. This barrage of money and biased information distorts the legislator's perception of what the constituents of the district really want. This is wrong! Until campaign finance laws are reformed it will be very difficult for the voice of the people tobe heard above the roar of the special interests. QUESTIONS ON ISSUES: PA GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR A "yes" or "no" in the question grids indicates a candidate's response on the issue in general, and should not be regarded as supporting or opposing specific legislation. ISSUE: ECONOMY({( *NR - no response - indicates the candidate did not answer "YES" or "NO" to the question.) Background: Many believe business tax cuts and reinstating the loss carry-forward provision for businesses in the '94-'95 PA budget will stimulate PA's economy and lead to more jobs. The availability of a skilled work force can also be crucial for attracting new industry. Extra funds for job training, school-to-work, and apprentice programs might help to provide more and better jobs. More business tax cuts and new spending on job skills programs could require cuts in other budget areas and lead to future deficits. To stimulate PA Addi- Increase Increase Cut Cut No No additional business and pay for tional state state K-12 higher additional {state § for job business tax relief, welfare | sales tax income tax school education business ltraining would you support... cuts funding funding “tax cuts | PA GOVERNOR Mark S. Singel (D) YES NO NO NO NO NO NO Tom Ridge (R) YES NO NO NO NO NO NO Peg Luksik (C) YES NO NO NO NO NO NO Patrick Fallon (L) YES NO NO YES YES NO YES Timothy Holloway (P) YES NO NO NO NO NO NO | LT. GOVERNOR Thomas P. Foley (D) NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Mark S. Schweiker (R) YES NO NO NO NO NO NO James Clymer (C) YES NO NO YES YES NO YES Vincent F. Hatton (L) YES NO NO YES YES NO YES NO NO NO YES Mark D. Freeman (P) YES NO NO EE A "2 —l A RA ED I RW A We H&E
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