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BORN: Jan. 30, 1947, Tacoma, Wash. EDUCATION: U of Rochester, B.A., 1969; New York U, J.D.,1973 FAMILY: Wife, Robbin Blaine; two children RELIGION: Protestant MILITARY: National Guard, 1970-76 OCCUPATION: Lawyer POLITICAL CAREER: Sought G.O.P. nomination for New York Assembly, 1994 ADDRESS: 122 East 83rd Street, New York 10028. Tel.: 212-517-5048
Livingston, a moderate Republican in the mold of one-time Representative and former New York City mayor John Lindsay, is pro-choice and pro-gun control. He also supported welfare reform, provided its harsh edges be blunted. In a district famous for bleeding-heart capitalists, Livingston preaches economic productivity to constituents who probably don't need his help, but traditionally like to help others.
THE ISSUES
Budget NO Medicare NO Defense YES Abortion NO Guns YES Gays NO Bosnia NO NAFTA YES Welfare YES Medical Leave yes (For an explanation of these issues, see the front of this guide.)
QUOTE OF NOTE: "With an additional bipartisan effort to make welfare reform work, we will in time be able to look back on 1996 as the year we began to end welfare as we know it."
CAROLYN MALONEY (D) District 14
BORN: Feb. 19, 1948, Greensboro, N.C. EDUCATION: Greensboro College, A.B., 1968 FAMILY: Husband, Clifton; two children RELIGION: Presbyterian MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Legislative aide, teacher POLITICAL CAREER: New York city council, 1982-92; U.S. House, 1992- ADDRESS: 1010 Third Avenue, Third Floor, c/o Local 3, Manhattan 10021. Tel.: 212-308-0801
Representing Manhattan's ritzy Silk Stocking district, Maloney is a tenacious, resilient legislator. Realizing that more than $50 billion was owed to the Federal Government (about $20.5 billion in student loans), she sponsored the Debt Collection Improvement Law of 1996 and joined other Congresswomen to draft a "Women's Contract with America." She has also gone toe to toe with the N.R.A.
THE ISSUES
Budget NO Medicare NO Defense YES Abortion NO Guns YES Gays NO Bosnia NO NAFTA NO Welfare NO Medical Leave YES (For an explanation of these issues, see the front of this guide.)
QUOTE OF NOTE: "I know these numbers look boring, but if we manage [debt collecting] better, it could be very exciting... You have more money for Americorps and school lunches."
EDWARD ADAMS (R) District 15 (Northern Manhattan--Harlem; Washington Heights)
BORN: Nov. 1, 1943, New York City EDUCATION: Queens College, B.A., 1971; Rutgers U, J.D., 1977 FAMILY: Single RELIGION: Presbyterian MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Lawyer; state Assistant Attorney General POLITICAL CAREER: None ADDRESS: 1 West 125th Street, Suite 207, New York 10027. Tel.: 212-987-2676.
Adams' five-step revitalization program for the economically challenged 15th District focuses on crime, housing, entrepreneurship, jobs and community development. He calls Harlem a "sleeping giant" that, with the right leader, can again be "the spark plug and heartbeat of the nation." Unlike Charles Rangel, whose connections extend well beyond New York, Adams' campaign is grass roots. And he'll need deep roots to hold his own against the powerful incumbent.
THE ISSUES