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QUOTE OF NOTE: "I believe partial-birth abortions are infanticide. I oppose abortion, but believe the only way to have effective social change is through the electorate."
KERRY KATSORHIS (R) District 18 (Parts of Westchester --Bronx and Queens counties)
BORN: July 31, 1945, Chicago EDUCATION: St. John's U, B.A., 1967; New York Law School, J.D., 1970 FAMILY: Wife, Ellen; three children RELIGION: Greek Orthodox MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Police officer; assistant district attorney; lawyer POLITICAL CAREER: New York City sheriff, 1994-95 ADDRESS: 1279 North Avenue, New Rochelle 10804. Tel.: 718-545-9596
Though the moderate Katsorhis admires incumbent Nita Lowey's record on women's rights and the environment, he says she hasn't done enough for the economy and emphasizes his endorsement of Bob Dole's plan for a 15% tax cut and enterprise zones. A former cop, Katsorhis is also tough on crime, advocating the death penalty for anyone who kills an on-duty law-enforcement officer.
THE ISSUES
Budget YES Medicare YES Defense NO Abortion YES Guns YES Gays NO Bosnia YES NAFTA YES Welfare YES Medical Leave YES (For an explanation of these issues, see the front of this guide.)
QUOTE OF NOTE: "The difference in philosophy is simple: I believe that taxpayers know how to spend their money more wisely and efficiently than some bureaucrat in Washington."
NITA LOWEY (D) District 18
BORN: July 5, 1937, The Bronx EDUCATION: Mount Holyoke College, B.A., 1959 FAMILY: Husband, Stephen; three children RELIGION: Jewish MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Public official POLITICAL CAREER: New York Assistant Secretary of State, 1985-87; U.S. House, 1988- ADDRESS: P.O. Box 271, White Plains 10605. Tel.: 914-683-3275
Lowey was thrust into the spotlight at the Democratic convention, the only person besides Al Gore invited to speak twice. The attention has some insiders saying the energetic Lowey will give Senator Al D'Amato electoral fits in 1998. For the moment, she continues to to promote women's issues. In June she proposed a bill to give businesses a tax credit for providing women with counseling, legal and medical services and education about domestic violence.
THE ISSUES
Budget NO Medicare NO Defense YES Abortion NO Guns YES Gays YES Bosnia NO NAFTA YES Welfare NO Medical Leave YES (For an explanation of these issues, see the front of this guide.)
QUOTE OF NOTE: "Unfortunately, both Washington and Albany are cutting vital funding for education. That is absolutely wrong. We cannot build a stronger America on the backs of our students."
SUE KELLY (R) District 19 (Hudson Valley--Poughkeepsie)
BORN: Sept. 26, 1936, Lima, Ohio EDUCATION: Denison U, B.A., 1958; Sarah Lawrence College, M.A., 1985 FAMILY: Husband, Edward; four children RELIGION: Presbyterian MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: Hospital administrative aide; medical researcher; retailer; professor POLITICAL CAREER: U.S. House, 1994- ADDRESS: P.O. Box 599, Katonah 10536. Tel.: 914-232-5940