- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: U.S. Representative
- Ranking Member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Former Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Carter Administration
- Former Special Counsel to the Dept. of Defense
- B.A. in Government, Smith College
- J.D., Harvard Law School
- Four Children; Daniel Guy (23), Justine (21), Hilary (30), and Brian(32)
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Proud to be pro-choice and pro-working family.
- Protect the environment, better education, and make healthcare accessible for all. Protect retirement, and seniors.
- Support our troops, end the failed strategy in Iraq, and make our nation secure while protecting our civil liberties.
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- National Organization for Women (NOW)
- Sierra Club and the Leauge of Conservation Voters
- California Labor Federation, National Education Association
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- Iraq and Civil Liberties
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As the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Jane Harman has established herself as one the country's most outspoken and effective critics of President Bush's policies regarding the Iraq war, the use of intelligence, and domestic surveillance. Her national reputation as a thoughtful, bipartisan legislator has given unique credibility to her criticism of Administration policies.
- Reproductive Choice
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Women's reproductive rights are under assault. In Congress, the leadership in both Chambers have Roe v. Wade in their sights, and the chipping away has already begun. Decisions that should be made between consenting adults or in a doctor's office are now being made on the floors of the House and Senate.
- The Environment
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