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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Rob Astorino on Drugs
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- War on drugs has disproportionately hurt minorities. (Feb 2014)
- No medical marijuana; due to pills, process, and quality. (Jan 2014)
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Mike Bloomberg on Drugs
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Mayor of New York City (Independent):
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- Decriminalize possession, but wait on pot & kids. (Feb 2020)
- No legalization; pot lowers IQ by 5 to 10 points. (Feb 2015)
- You bet I smoked pot, and I enjoyed it; but. (Nov 2011)
- Stopped smoking at 30; then became anti-smoking proselytizer. (Sep 2010)
- Dubbed "Mommy Mayor" and "Nanny Bloomberg" for anti-smoking. (Sep 2010)
- You bet I smoked pot; and I enjoyed it. (Apr 2002)
- NYPD will continue to vigorously enforce drug laws. (Apr 2002)
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Andrew Cuomo on Drugs
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Democratic Governor:
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- Opposes recreational marijuana as a gateway drug. (Jul 2019)
- Let's create cannabis industry. (Jan 2019)
- Criminalize synthetic marijuana and designer drugs. (Jan 2013)
- Decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. (Jun 2012)
- One strike & you’re out drug policy for public housing. (Mar 2002)
- Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Bill de Blasio on Drugs
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NYC Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Ban all alcohol advertising on city property. (May 2019)
- Sue Big Pharma for opioid addiction; open overdose centers. (Jan 2019)
- 50,000 arrests for marijuana possession unjust and wrong. (Oct 2013)
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John DeFrancisco on Drugs
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Republican Challenger for NY Governor:
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Shaun Donovan on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for NYC Mayor:
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- Supports creation of overdose prevention centers. (Mar 2021)
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Drugs
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Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) :
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- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Marijuana Justice Act: decriminalize pot & expunge records. (May 2019)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
- 420 Bill: replace prohibition with legalized/taxed marijuana. (Jun 2019)
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Andrew Giuliani on Drugs
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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Howie Hawkins on Drugs
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Green Party Challenger for President:
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- End war on drugs: for legalization, treatment of abuse. (Jul 2020)
- Drug abuse treatment should be available on demand. (May 2019)
- Big Pharma pushes addictive opioids for profit. (May 2019)
- End the “War on Drugs”. (Jun 2006)
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Kathy Hochul on Drugs
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Democratic Lt. Governor:
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Marc Molinaro on Drugs
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Republican candidate for governor of New York:
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- Look into why people become addicted and help them. (Jul 2018)
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Cynthia Nixon on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for governor of New York:
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- Arresting people for cannabis is racist war on drugs. (May 2018)
- Racial equity in cannabis industry as form of reparations. (May 2018)
- Legalize marijuana and capture the revenue. (Apr 2018)
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George Pataki on Drugs
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Republican NY Governor:
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- Let's see what happens in Colorado with legalization. (Oct 2015)
- Let each state decide marijuana legalization. (May 2015)
- OK to legalize if we can contain addiction and kids' access. (Apr 2015)
- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Larry Sharpe on Drugs
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Libertarian candidate for Vice President:
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Zephyr Teachout on Drugs
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Marijuana decriminalization, on the path to legalization. (Jul 2014)
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Andrew Yang on Drugs
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Democratic Presidential Challenger & Tech CEO:
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- Would override resistance to overdose prevention centers. (Mar 2021)
- Take opioid profits and funnel them into treatment. (Feb 2020)
- Safe injection centers & safe treatment centers for opioids. (Feb 2020)
- Take billions from drug companies to fix opioid crisis. (Feb 2020)
- Jail for dealers; treatment for addicts. (Feb 2020)
- Explore allowing therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms. (Dec 2019)
- Create safe opioid injection sites to prevent overdoses. (Dec 2019)
- Fines and judgements to fund treatment of opioid crisis. (Nov 2019)
- Decriminalize small opiate possession, safe injection sites. (Oct 2019)
- Decriminalize opiates & marijuana, but not cocaine. (Apr 2019)
- Legalize marijuana; pardon marijuana-related offenses. (Apr 2019)
- Pardon non-violent drug offenders, focusing on marijuana. (Apr 2019)
- Drug companies and medical system produces opioid addicts. (Apr 2019)
- Drug companies and medical system produces opioid addicts. (Apr 2019)
- War on Drugs has not worked: treatment instead of punishment. (Mar 2019)
- Full legalization of marijuana; expunge federal convictions. (Mar 2019)
- Decriminalize small quantities of opioid use and possession. (Mar 2019)
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Lee Zeldin on Drugs
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2008)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Senate:
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Chele Farley on Drugs
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Republican candidate for senator from New York:
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- Keep more tax dollars local, to fight opioid crisis. (Mar 2018)
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Drugs
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Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) :
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- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Marijuana Justice Act: decriminalize pot & expunge records. (May 2019)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
- 420 Bill: replace prohibition with legalized/taxed marijuana. (Jun 2019)
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Wendy Long on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Illegal drugs are destroying our people. (Aug 2016)
- Strongly opposes legalizing marijuana. (Nov 2016)
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Alex Merced on Drugs
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Libertarian for Senate:
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- Marijuana is not a gateway drug; end the drug war. (Jul 2016)
- Supports legalizing and regulating marijuana. (Nov 2016)
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Marc Molinaro on Drugs
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Republican nominee:
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- Look into why people become addicted and help them. (Jul 2018)
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Scott Noren on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for senator from New York:
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- Opioid solutions are not working; start with prescriptions. (Jun 2018)
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Dave Webber on Drugs
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Republican Candidate for New York U.S. Senator:
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- Marijuana is a gateway drug. (Jul 2018)
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House:
Timothy Bishop on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (NY-1):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Yvette Clarke on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Chris Collins on Drugs
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Republican (District 27):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Joseph Crowley on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (NY-7):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Antonio Delgado on Drugs
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Democrat (District 19):
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- Increase funding for drug treatment centers; yes for med pot. (Oct 2018)
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Dan Donovan on Drugs
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Republican (District 11):
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- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Eliot Engel on Drugs
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Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-17):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Adriano Espaillat on Drugs
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Democrat (District 13):
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- End the tragic mass incarceration of non-violent drug users. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes jail sentences for non-violent drug offenders. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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John Faso on Drugs
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Republican (District 19):
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- Enforce against opioid supply abroad & mass-media at home. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Vito Fossella on Drugs
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Rep./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-13):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Richard Hanna on Drugs
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Republican (District 22):
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- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Sep 2012)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Nan Hayworth on Drugs
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Republican (District 18):
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Brian Higgins on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (NY-27):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Steve Israel on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (NY-2):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Hakeem Jeffries on Drugs
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Repeal the draconian Rockefeller Drug Laws. (Nov 2012)
- Let doctors prescribe medical marijuana. (Nov 2008)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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John Katko on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 24):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Peter King on Drugs
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Rep./Ind./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-3):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Nita Lowey on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (NY-18):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Dan Maffei on Drugs
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Democrat (District 24):
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Carolyn Maloney on Drugs
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Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-14):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
- Rated Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Sean Maloney on Drugs
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Democrat (District 18):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Gregory Meeks on Drugs
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Dem./Working-Families (NY-6):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Rated Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Grace Meng on Drugs
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Joe Morelle on Drugs
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Democrat (District 25):
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Jerrold Nadler on Drugs
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Dem./Lib./Working-Families (NY-8):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
- Rated A by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Expunge records for first drug offenders after probation. (Jul 2011)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (May 2011)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Drugs
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Democrat (District 14):
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- Stand up to pharmaceutical lobbies that entice addiction. (Nov 2017)
- PVS:Support recreational marijuana. (Aug 2018)
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Tom Reed on Drugs
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Republican (District 23):
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- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Kathleen Rice on Drugs
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Democratic House Member (District 4):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Max Rose on Drugs
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Democrat (District 11):
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Jose Serrano on Drugs
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Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-16):
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Sponsored bill to distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS. (Jan 2009)
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Louise Slaughter on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (NY-28):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Elise Stefanik on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 21):
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- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Tom Suozzi on Drugs
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Democrat (District 3):
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Zephyr Teachout on Drugs
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Democrat (District 19):
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- Marijuana decriminalization, on the path to legalization. (Jul 2014)
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Paul Tonko on Drugs
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Democrat (District 20):
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Nov 2017)
- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Nydia Velazquez on Drugs
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Democrat/Working-Families Representative (NY-12):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Lee Zeldin on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2008)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
David Paterson on Drugs
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Democratic Governor (NY):
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- Rockefeller Drug Laws have failed badly. (Jan 2009)
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Caroline Kennedy on Drugs
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Democratic candidate (2008; declined 2018):
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Chris Gibson on Drugs
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Republican (retiring 2016) (District 19):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Michael Grimm on Drugs
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Republican (resigned 2015) (District 11):
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Carolyn McCarthy on Drugs
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Dem./Ind./Working-Families (NY-4):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Bill Owens on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (NY-23):
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Charles Rangel on Drugs
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Dem./Lib./Working-Families:
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- 1970s: Treat drug addiction as crisis: interdict at border. (Aug 2008)
- Worked with Pres. Nixon to begin "War on Drugs". (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Rudy Giuliani on Drugs
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Former Mayor of NYC:
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- AdWatch: Got tough on drugs like meth in Massachusetts. (Dec 2007)
- FactCheck: Romney’s tough-on-drugs meth bill never passed. (Dec 2007)
- Tried to ban methadone treatment for heroin addicts. (May 2007)
- In Dorismond drug shooting, sullied victim as “no choirboy”. (Jan 2007)
- Drug policy should be an integral part of foreign policy. (Sep 1997)
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Carl McCall on Drugs
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2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor:
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Eliot Spitzer on Drugs
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Former Democratc Governor (2007-2008):
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Michael Benjamin on Drugs
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Former Republican Challenger (2004):
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- Curb demand side via drug treatment. (Jun 2003)
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Ed Cox on Drugs
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Former Republican Challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006):
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Al D'Amato on Drugs
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Former Republican Jr Senator:
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- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Harold Ford on Drugs
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2010 Democratic Primary Challenger; previously US Rep (TN):
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- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Daniel Frisa on Drugs
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 4):
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Rudy Giuliani on Drugs
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2000 Former Republican Candidate:
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- AdWatch: Got tough on drugs like meth in Massachusetts. (Dec 2007)
- FactCheck: Romney’s tough-on-drugs meth bill never passed. (Dec 2007)
- Tried to ban methadone treatment for heroin addicts. (May 2007)
- In Dorismond drug shooting, sullied victim as “no choirboy”. (Jan 2007)
- Drug policy should be an integral part of foreign policy. (Sep 1997)
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Abe Hirschfeld on Drugs
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2004 former Builders Party Senate challenger:
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Sue Kelly on Drugs
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Republican (until 2007) (District 19):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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John LaFalce on Drugs
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Democrat/Ind./Lib. (Until 2004 (District 29):
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- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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David McReynolds on Drugs
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2004 Green Senate challenger (NY); 2000 Socialist for Pres.:
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- Re-examine and repeal drug laws. (Sep 2004)
- War on drugs is a failure; decriminalize. (Sep 1999)
- Decriminalization instead of prisons. (Aug 1999)
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Howard Mills on Drugs
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2004 former Republican Senate challenger (NY):
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- Stiffer penalties for drug-related crimes. (Jul 2000)
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Susan Molinari on Drugs
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 13):
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Pat Moynihan on Drugs
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Major Owens on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2007) (District 11):
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- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
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Bill Paxon on Drugs
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 27):
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Gerald Solomon on Drugs
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 22):
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Anthony Weiner on Drugs
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Former Democrat(Resigned 2011) (District 9):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Gary Ackerman on Drugs
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Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. (NY-5):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Michael Arcuri on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Gary Bernsten on Drugs
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2010 Republican Primary Challenger:
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Sherry Boehlert on Drugs
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Republican/Independence (District 23):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Hillary Clinton on Drugs
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Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY); 2016 Democratic nominee:
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- $10B to prevent quiet epidemic of drug & alcohol addiction. (Oct 2016)
- $1B per year to help states with opioid epidemic. (Jan 2016)
- $10B plan for opiate addiction over 10 years. (Dec 2015)
- Stop imprisoning marijuana users. (Oct 2015)
- More drug diversion; more community policing. (Apr 2015)
- Medical marijuana now; wait-and-see on recreational pot. (Jul 2014)
- Medical marijuana maybe ok; states decide recreational use. (Jun 2014)
- Reduce sentencing disparity for crack, but not retroactively. (Dec 2007)
- 1969: held herself aloof from college drug counterculture. (Jul 2007)
- Divert non-violent drug offenders away from prison. (Jun 2007)
- Address drug problem with treatment and special drug courts. (Oct 2000)
- Ambiguous reports of 1960s college alcohol & drug use. (Aug 1999)
- Involved parents most influential in reducing teen drug use. (Sep 1996)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Joe DioGuardi on Drugs
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2010 Republican Challenger:
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- Require drug testing before parole. (Oct 1987)
- Authorize army to intervene in anti-drug operations. (Jan 1987)
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Michael Forbes on Drugs
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Republican (retired) (District 1):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Benjamin Gilman on Drugs
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Republican (District 20):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Felix Grucci on Drugs
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
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John Hall on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Howie Hawkins on Drugs
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Green Party Challenger for President:
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- End war on drugs: for legalization, treatment of abuse. (Jul 2020)
- Drug abuse treatment should be available on demand. (May 2019)
- Big Pharma pushes addictive opioids for profit. (May 2019)
- End the “War on Drugs”. (Jun 2006)
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Maurice Hinchey on Drugs
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Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. Representative (NY-22):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
- Rated A by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (May 2011)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
- Let states legalize industrial hemp. (Apr 2009)
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Amo Houghton on Drugs
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Republican/Conservative (District 31):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Randy Kuhl on Drugs
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Republican Representative (NY-29):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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Rick Lazio on Drugs
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Republican/Cons. (District 2):
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- Vote helped pass crime bill, drug courts, community police. (Oct 2000)
- Supports Weed and Seed anti-drug program. (May 2000)
- Stricter penalties for drugs; more funding & border security. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Chris Lee on Drugs
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Republican (Resigned 2011) (District 26):
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George Maragos on Drugs
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2012 Republican Primary Challenger:
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Eric Massa on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 29):
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KT McFarland on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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Mike McMahon on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 13):
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Michael McNulty on Drugs
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Democratic/Ind./Cons. Representative (NY-21):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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Scott Murphy on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 20):
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Marilyn O`Grady on Drugs
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2004 former Conservative Party challenger:
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Jeanine Pirro on Drugs
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Republican challenger; District Attorney:
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Jack Quinn on Drugs
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Republican/Ind./Cons. (District 30):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Thomas Reynolds on Drugs
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Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-26):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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John Spencer on Drugs
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Republican Challenger, previously Mayor of Yonkers:
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- Runs alcohol abuse consultancy based on personal experience. (Dec 2005)
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John Sweeney on Drugs
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Republican/Conservative (District 22):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
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Jay Townsend on Drugs
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Republican Challenger (2010):
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Bob Turner on Drugs
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2012 Republican Senate Primary Challenger:
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Bob Turner on Drugs
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Former Republican (District 9):
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Jim Walsh on Drugs
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Rep./Ind./Conservative Representative (NY-25):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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Jamaal Bowman on Drugs
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Democratic (District 16):
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Anthony Brindisi on Drugs
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Democrat (District 22):
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- Educate the public and medical community about pot benefits. (Jul 2018)
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Ann Marie Buerkle on Drugs
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Republican (District 25):
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Colia Clark on Drugs
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Green Senate challenger:
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- Legalize medical marijuana and hemp crop production. (May 2012)
- Return nonviolent offenders from prison to community. (May 2012)
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Andrew Garbarino on Drugs
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Republican (District 2):
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Drugs
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Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) :
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- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Marijuana Justice Act: decriminalize pot & expunge records. (May 2019)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
- 420 Bill: replace prohibition with legalized/taxed marijuana. (Jun 2019)
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Kathy Hochul on Drugs
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Democrat (District 26):
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Chris Jacobs on Drugs
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Republican (District 27):
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Mondaire Jones on Drugs
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Democrat (District 17):
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Nicole Malliotakis on Drugs
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Republican (District 11):
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John McHugh on Drugs
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Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-23):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Charles Schumer on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (NY):
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- Recognized as Guardian of a Drug-Free America. (Oct 2004)
- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Claudia Tenney on Drugs
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Republican (District 22):
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Ritchie Torres on Drugs
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Democratic (District 15):
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Ed Towns on Drugs
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Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-10):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Expunge records for first drug offenders after probation. (Jul 2011)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Antoine Tucker on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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