Maryland Newsline - Politics Special Report: Maryland Votes 2004

By Jessica Shyu
Maryland Newsline
Friday, May 21, 2004

1. Should the national minimum hourly wage be raised from $5.15 to $7, as proposed by Sen Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass.?
Yes. I support raising the minimum wage and think it would help boost the economy.	No. I do not support raising the minimum wage, because I believe it would have an adverse effect on businesses and the job market.
2. Do you support President Bush’s proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages?
No, I do not support an amendment to ban same-sex marriages and think federal and state governments should keep their current laws.	Yes, I would vote for an amendment because marriage should only be between a man and a woman.
3. What is your opinion of corporate “welfare” -- subsidies, tax policies and tax benefits that aid businesses?
I support proposals to stop rewarding corporations that ship jobs overseas, hide assets in tax havens and fail to reinvest in communities.	I do not think reducing policies that give businesses an edge in the global market should be a priority. Instead, we should take actions that will further encourage economic development and job growth.
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