Mazie Hirono (5)
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Hawaii Senate debates:
May 10, 2012, coverage by Civil Beat website.
May 30, 2012, Democratic primary debate coverage by Hawaii News Now; sponsored by the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association.
May 31, 2012, Democratic primary debate coverage by Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Sept. 6, 2012, Fact-checking by Civil Beat on Hirono/Lingle
Oct. 18-20, 2012, coverage by Maui News and KITV on Hirono/Lingle debate
OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
Corporations Mazie Hirono: US Chamber of Commerce does not reflect business community.
Education Linda Lingle: I support PBS, but Big Bird is not essential to America.
Environment Ed Case: Diversify tourism to include educational & eco-tourism.
Mazie Hirono: Visit the USA Bill: attract 300,000 Chinese by easier visas.
Government Reform Ed Case: Only 8% of my campaign money comes from PACs.
Homeland Security Linda Lingle: Don't let up on its defense spending, like pre-WWII.
Mazie Hirono: Sensible compromise needed on $50 billion military cut.
Jobs Linda Lingle: OpEd:Did nothing to save jobs when Aloha Airlines went under.
Principles & Values Linda Lingle: Work with national Republicans to get things done for Hawaii.
Mazie Hirono: OpEd: Missed twice as many votes as average Congress member.
Technology Mazie Hirono: $6 million for new security screening at Hawaii airports.