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[Locked_In_The_Cabinet.gif] Locked in the Cabinet, by Robert Reich [on_nwstand.jpg] The American Prospect, columns by Robert Reich (click a book cover for a review or other books by or about Robert_Reich from Amazon.com) [spacer.gif] International Issues Domestic Issues Economic Issues Social Issues Newsletter Signup Email: ____________ Zip: _____ Sign Up Or click for More Info. Foreign Policy Gun Control Budget & Economy Education Homeland Security Crime Government Reform Health Care War & Peace Drugs Tax Reform Abortion Free Trade Civil Rights Social Security Families & Children Immigration Jobs Welfare & Poverty Corporations Energy & Oil Environment Technology Principles & Values [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Abortion [bluestar.gif] Click here for 3 full quotes on Abortion OR other political leaders on Abortion. * Lead coalition against anti-choice lobby. (May 2002) * Supports Contraceptive Coverage Bill and Buffer Zone Law. (May 2002) * Unrestricted right to safe abortions. (May 2002) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Budget & Economy [red_star.gif] Click here for 7 full quotes on Budget & Economy OR other political leaders on Budget & Economy. * Greenspans caution is ludicrous during a recession. (Oct 2001) * Stimulus: more unemployment insurance, less payroll tax. (Oct 2001) * Low-unemployment recession may result from wage fluctuation. (Jul 2001) * New progressivism: economic dynamism with social cushions. (Feb 2001) * Gap between rich and poor is widening despite good economy. (Jul 1998) * Focus on inflation & deficit means focus on needs of wealthy. (Dec 1992) * Most precious asset is human capital. (Nov 1992) [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Civil Rights [bluestar.gif] Click here for 3 full quotes on Civil Rights OR other political leaders on Civil Rights. * Supports civil unions. (May 2002) * Extend partner benefits to gays. (May 2002) * Equal rights for GLBT; against DOMA. (May 2002) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Corporations [red_star.gif] Click here for other political leaders on Corporations. No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org. [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Crime [bluestar.gif] Click here for 2 full quotes on Crime OR other political leaders on Crime. * Increase penalties for felon handgun possession. (Sep 2002) * Against the death penalty on several grounds. (May 2002) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Drugs [red_star.gif] Click here for the full quote on Drugs OR other political leaders on Drugs. * Legalize the medical use of marijuana. (Apr 2002) [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Education [bluestar.gif] Click here for 10 full quotes on Education OR other political leaders on Education. * We must prepare workforce for new economy. (Jan 2002) * Community Colleges are unsung heroes of workers. (Jan 2002) * Combine knowledge (know-how) with wisdom (know-why). (Jun 2001) * Grant $60,000 nest egg to high school graduates. (Mar 2001) * Standardized tests are too one-size-fits-all for many kids. (Jul 2000) * New economy skills not measured by standardized tests. (Jul 2000) School Choice * Give poor kids a choice, but not via vouchers. (Mar 2002) * Never supported vouchers, despite interpretation that way. (Mar 2002) * Poorest children should get largest vouchers. (Feb 2001) * $10,000 vouchers for poor kids in private & charter schools. (Sep 2000) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Energy & Oil [red_star.gif] Click here for 2 full quotes on Energy & Oil OR other political leaders on Energy & Oil. * Encourage low-emissions and hybrid vehicles. (May 2002) * Jump-start renewable energy & reduce power-plant emissions. (May 2002) [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Environment [bluestar.gif] Click here for 2 full quotes on Environment OR other political leaders on Environment. * Supports Smart Growth and protecting open space. (May 2002) * World environmental agency should impose emissions rules. (Oct 2001) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Families & Children [red_star.gif] Click here for 2 full quotes on Families & Children OR other political leaders on Families & Children. * Better jobs programs would result in more stable marriages. (Jun 2001) * Balance of family & job is harder in new economy. (Mar 2001) [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Foreign Policy [bluestar.gif] Click here for 2 full quotes on Foreign Policy OR other political leaders on Foreign Policy. * Its time to advocate strongly for Palestinian state. (Nov 2001) * Were too stingy with our foreign aid. (Jul 2000) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Free Trade [red_star.gif] Click here for 6 full quotes on Free Trade OR other political leaders on Free Trade. * MA should compete by being productive, not cheap. (Jan 2002) * Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers. (Oct 2001) * Poor nations should improve conditions as wealth increases. (May 2000) * Backlash against globalization is growing, because of jobs. (Dec 1999) * Urges worldwide campaign against child labor. (Jun 1996) * Trade with China makes sense if US workers are protected. (Apr 2000) [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Government Reform [bluestar.gif] Click here for 2 full quotes on Government Reform OR other political leaders on Government Reform. * Cut wasteful programs, start with across-the-board 3% cuts. (Sep 2002) * Establish satellite governor's office in Berkshire County. (Apr 2002) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Gun Control [red_star.gif] Click here for 2 full quotes on Gun Control OR other political leaders on Gun Control. * Limit handgun sales to one per month. (Sep 2002) * If I had my way, Id restrict handguns. (Jan 2000) [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Health Care [bluestar.gif] Click here for 3 full quotes on Health Care OR other political leaders on Health Care. * Raise cigarette taxes to make health care more affordable. (Jan 2002) * Budget surplus means its time for universal health care. (Apr 2001) * Universal coverage helps more than minimum wage increase. (Jul 1998) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Homeland Security [red_star.gif] Click here for 2 full quotes on Homeland Security OR other political leaders on Homeland Security. * Building missile defense will start a new Frigid War. (Feb 2001) * Shift spending from defense to social investment. (Dec 1992) [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Immigration [bluestar.gif] Click here for the full quote on Immigration OR other political leaders on Immigration. * Against more H-1B visas: not a long-term solution. (Sep 1999) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Jobs [red_star.gif] Click here for 5 full quotes on Jobs OR other political leaders on Jobs. * MA workers should be able to find a job at a living wage. (Jan 2002) * Prodded Clinton on minimum wage & corporate welfare. (Nov 2001) * Social mobility and median wages are down. (Jul 1998) * Wage disparity between boss & workers hurts companies. (Jul 1998) * Americans deserve a livable wage: raise the minimum. (Jul 1998) [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Principles & Values [bluestar.gif] Click here for 9 full quotes on Principles & Values OR other political leaders on Principles & Values. * Calling Democrats dead meant to stimulate debate. (Nov 2001) * Pro-economic growth progressive. (Nov 2001) * Rebirth of Democratic activism: 2002 midterm convention. (Jul 2001) * Democratic Party: not playing dead, but dead. (Mar 2001) * The Pronoun Test: workers say we instead of they. (May 1993) * Policy is second to politics, and should be. (Apr 1993) * As Labor Secretary, implemented employees suggestions. (Mar 1993) * Harvard class enrollment predicted Clinton victory. (Sep 1992) * Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Social Security [red_star.gif] Click here for 3 full quotes on Social Security OR other political leaders on Social Security. * Open the lockbox & throw away key: Better reforms needed. (Sep 2001) * Privatization is the first cousin of social Darwinism. (Aug 2001) * Keep Trust Fund as federal insurance pool. (Feb 1997) [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on Tax Reform [bluestar.gif] Click here for 8 full quotes on Tax Reform OR other political leaders on Tax Reform. * Postpone state tax cut. (Apr 2002) * Avoid raising taxes, but a pledge is irresponsible. (Feb 2002) * Tax system must be fair without big breaks for business. (Jan 2002) * Ask rich to bear the burden before cutting education. (Jan 2002) * No tax cut. Period. (May 2001) * Expand EITC & raise bottom of SSI tax, as tax cut to poor. (Jan 2001) * Opposes marriage penalty bill: Its a tax cut to the wealthy. (Feb 2000) * Consider tax breaks for hiring & retaining workers. (Jul 1998) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Technology [red_star.gif] Click here for 2 full quotes on Technology OR other political leaders on Technology. * Microsoft has duty to citizens as well as to shareholders. (Nov 2000) * Globalization and computerization widen the wage gap. (Nov 1992) [bluestar.gif] Robert Reich on War & Peace [bluestar.gif] Click here for 2 full quotes on War & Peace OR other political leaders on War & Peace. * War against terrorism requires better intelligence-gathering. (Dec 2001) * Must examine terrorisms context and US role. (Nov 2001) [red_star.gif] Robert Reich on Welfare & Poverty [red_star.gif] Click here for 4 full quotes on Welfare & Poverty OR other political leaders on Welfare & Poverty. * Include faith based organizations in crime prevention. (Sep 2002) * Give housing vouchers to poor families. (Feb 2001) * Clintons signing of Welfare Reform was his worst decision. (Sep 2000) * Welfare reform resulted in millions working at dead end jobs. (Jul 2000) VoteMatch Responses (Click here for VoteMatch quiz) VoteMatch Question & Answer (Click on question for explanation and background) Based on these stances: (Click on topic for excerpt & citation) Strongly Favors topic 1: Abortion is a woman's right (10 points on Social scale) Lead coalition against anti-choice lobby: Favors topic 1 Supports Contraceptive Coverage Bill and Buffer Zone Law: Strongly Favors topic 1 Unrestricted right to safe abortions: Strongly Favors topic 1 No opinion on topic 2: Require companies to hire more women & minorities (5 points on Economic scale) (No votes on which to base response) Strongly Favors topic 3: Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws (10 points on Social scale) Supports civil unions: Strongly Favors topic 3 Extend partner benefits to gays: Strongly Favors topic 3 Equal rights for GLBT; against DOMA: Strongly Favors topic 3 No opinion on topic 4: Teach family values in public schools (5 points on Social scale) (No votes on which to base response) Strongly Favors topic 5: More federal funding for health coverage (0 points on Economic scale) Raise cigarette taxes to make health care more affordable: Strongly Favors topic 5 Budget surplus means its time for universal health care: Strongly Favors topic 5 Universal coverage helps more than minimum wage increase: Strongly Favors topic 5 Strongly Opposes topic 6: Privatize Social Security (0 points on Economic scale) Open the lockbox & throw away key: Better reforms needed: Opposes topic 6 Privatization is the first cousin of social Darwinism: Strongly Opposes topic 6 Keep Trust Fund as federal insurance pool: Strongly Opposes topic 6 No opinion on topic 7: Parents choose schools via vouchers (5 points on Social scale) Give poor kids a choice, but not via vouchers: Opposes topic 7 Never supported vouchers, despite interpretation that way: Strongly Opposes topic 7 Poorest children should get largest vouchers: Favors topic 7 $10,000 vouchers for poor kids in private & charter schools: Strongly Favors topic 7 Strongly Opposes topic 8: Death Penalty (10 points on Social scale) Against the death penalty on several grounds: Strongly Opposes topic 8 No opinion on topic 9: Mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws (5 points on Social scale) (No votes on which to base response) Strongly Opposes topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (0 points on Social scale) Increase penalties for felon handgun possession: Opposes topic 10 Limit handgun sales to one per month: Strongly Opposes topic 10 If I had my way, Id restrict handguns: Opposes topic 10 Strongly Opposes topic 11: Decrease overall taxation of the wealthy (0 points on Economic scale) Postpone state tax cut: Opposes topic 11 Avoid raising taxes, but a pledge is irresponsible: Opposes topic 11 No tax cut. Period.: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Expand EITC & raise bottom of SSI tax, as tax cut to poor: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Opposes marriage penalty bill: Its a tax cut to the wealthy: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Consider tax breaks for hiring & retaining workers: Opposes topic 11 Opposes topic 12: Illegal immigrants earn citizenship (2 points on Economic scale) Against more H-1B visas: not a long-term solution: Opposes topic 12 Opposes topic 13: Support & expand free trade (2 points on Economic scale) Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers: Favors topic 13 Backlash against globalization is growing, because of jobs: Opposes topic 13 Urges worldwide campaign against child labor: Opposes topic 13 No opinion on topic 14: The Patriot Act harms civil liberties (5 points on Social scale) (No votes on which to base response) Strongly Opposes topic 15: More spending on armed forces (10 points on Economic scale) Shift spending from defense to social investment: Strongly Opposes topic 15 Strongly Favors topic 16: Stricter limits on political campaign funds (0 points on Economic scale) Clean Elections is old politics against reformers: Strongly Favors topic 16 Strongly Favors topic 17: Replace US troops with UN in Iraq (0 points on Economic scale) Its time to advocate strongly for Palestinian state: Favors topic 17 Were too stingy with our foreign aid: Strongly Favors topic 17 Strongly Favors topic 18: Replace coal & oil with alternatives (0 points on Economic scale) Encourage low-emissions and hybrid vehicles: Strongly Favors topic 18 Jump-start renewable energy & reduce power-plant emissions: Strongly Favors topic 18 Supports Smart Growth and protecting open space: Favors topic 18 World environmental agency should impose emissions rules: Strongly Favors topic 18 Strongly Opposes topic 19: Drug use is immoral: enforce laws against it (10 points on Social scale) Legalize the medical use of marijuana: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Opposes topic 20: Allow churches to provide welfare services (7 points on Social scale) Clintons signing of Welfare Reform was his worst decision: Opposes topic 20 Welfare reform resulted in millions working at dead end jobs: Opposes topic 20 Americans deserve a livable wage: raise the minimum: Opposes topic 20 [s070_020.gif] Robert Reich is a Populist-Leaning Liberal. 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