In 1956 he graduated from Yale Law School and the same year married Joan Levy. Raised as a Jew, Specter completed his education from University of Oklahoma from where he transferred to University of Pennsylvania from where he majored in International Relations. He is an ardent supporter of soldiers and veterans and aims at securing their continued well being.Īrlen Specter was born the youngest child of Lillie Shanin and Harry Specter who were Russian emigrants. He believes in extending support to democratic allies all over the world. He supports increasing funding of important defense systems like the strategic missile defense program. Pat Toomey believes in strengthening the country's defense and take military action guided by country's national interest. He considers protection of Pennsylvania's military installations of prime importance due to its contributions towards national defense. Toomey is against raising taxes on gas.Īrlen Specter is a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and ensures that American troops are provided with best protection and equipment. He also is in support of drilling for oil in the Outer Continental shelf. Toomey voted for drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
Pat Toomey believes in harnessing America's natural resources without harming it. He proposes to enforce mandatory emission standards and reductions and supported the 2007 Energy Bill aimed at increasing the fuel economy standards to 35 miles per gallon by the year 2020.
Specter encourages making homes more energy efficient through Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. He ardently supports funding for research and development in alternative sources of energy.
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He aims at reducing American dependence on foreign oil and supports full funding to states for waste water treatment plants. Arlen Specter played a key role in the sanction of economic stimulus which led to provision of $16 billion economic recovery funds to Pennsylvania for revival of economy and jobs.Īrlen Specter is very concerned with regard to green house emissions and conservation of resources and energy. Pat Toomey believes that if tax is eliminated on capital gains and tax on businesses is reduced, there would be an immediate spurt in job growth and competitiveness among US companies. The Health Care Reform Bill signed into law aims at increasing health insurance coverage to 83% of Americans who are currently uninsured and increase this percentage to 95% in a couple of years.īoth Arlen Specter and Pat Toomey believe that unemployment and revival of businesses are the main current concerns of the nation. Pat Toomey wants to allow people to purchase their own health insurance and provide tax benefits for the same. Increase energy independence without harming environment.Īrlen Specter supports the Health Care Reform Bill whereas Pat Toomey does not. introduction of Low Carbon Economy Act which aims at cutting down green house emissions. Pioneer in getting the bipartisan amendment passed in 2005. Supports comprehensive immigration reforms inclusive of increase in border patrol and detention capacity of illegal immigrants.Īsserts respect for rule of law and need to secure American borders. Toomey feels Iran is more of a threat but supports Obama's take on sending more troops to Afghanistan. Opposes move to send reinforcement troops to Afghanistan. Prevent them from acquiring nuclear weapons. Prescribes diplomatic talks with Iran to facilitate nuclear disarmament of Iran. Strong supporter of military force authorization in Iraq. Supported the deployment of troops to Iraq. Supports economic stimulus but is pessimistic about the outcome.Ĭut taxes and decrease regulation making it easier to hire people. Toomey is Pro- Life and encourages adoption over abortion. Supports women's right to choose to have an abortion as well as stem cell line research.
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