Erskine Bowles on Civil Rights
Increased loans to minority and women-owned businesses
Erskine will fight to close the gender gap in pay, expand opportunities for women's economic advancement, and fight for their economic self-sufficiency. As head of the Small Business Administration,
Erskine dramatically increased loans to minority and women-owned businesses. In order to help women re-entering the workforce, Erskine will support additional funding targeted to women in business
Source: Campaign website, www.bowlesforsenate.com, "Issues"
Oct 15, 2004
Constitutional amendment on gay marriage as last resort
Both Burr and Bowles said they opposed same-sex marriage, and both said they would support a constitutional amendment recognizing marriage as a male-female institution.Bowles echoed Burr, saying, "I believe marriage is a sacred covenant between
a man and a woman... and I'm thankful that in our state we don't have to recognize marriage in other states."
Bowles said he is against gay marriage, but would favor an amendment only as a last resort.
Source: Winston-Salem Journal, "NC Senatorial Debate Excerpts"
Sep 28, 2004