John Sarbanes

Sarbanes, the son of former Maryland senator Paul Sarbanes, was born in 1962 in Baltimore, MD. He earned his A.B. from Princeton University and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1984 and 1988, respectively.[2]

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The following issues were listed on Sarbanes' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Citizen-Funded Campaigns: The influence of big money and special interests on our politics is breeding a deep cynicism across America. It’s time to put government back in the hands of the people. That means promoting citizen-owned, grassroots funded, people driven campaigns.

Civic Engagement: I strongly believe in the power of service and volunteerism to energize and strengthen communities. I was very proud to establish a “VetCorps” within the AmeriCorps program that gives veterans and other Americans an opportunity to serve military families and fellow veterans.

Good Jobs and Financial Security: We can get our economy moving again by literally rebuilding America – schools, parks, roads and public transportation are in desperate need of repair. We can spark a resurgence in manufacturing – we can "make it in America” once more – if we rebuild here at home and invest in innovation and technology.

Investing in the Next Generation: We must rein in the skyrocketing costs of higher education and provide a career path for every aspiring young person. That’s why I worked to establish loan forgiveness programs that make student debt more manageable.

Protecting the Chesapeake Bay: Protecting our natural resources is the legacy we give to future generations. I have authored several bills to protect the Chesapeake Bay, including the No Child Left Inside Act, which promotes outdoor learning and teaches our children to be environmental stewards and live healthy, balanced lives.

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—John Sarbanes' campaign website, http://www.johnsarbanes.com/issues

The following are issues which were highlighted on Sarbanes' campaign website.[205]

Grassroots Democracy Act

Sarbanes sponsored the Grassroots Democracy Act. This bill would "fundamentally change how Congressional campaigns are funded. It empowers grassroots supporters, includes a $50 tax credit for campaign contributions and a "People's Fund" to help candidates be heard when they are up against Super PACs."[205]

Healthcare

Excerpt: "We must follow through on implementation of the new health reform law so that all Americans have the opportunity to see a doctor when they need one."[205]

Social Security

Excerpt: "We owe it to our seniors and future retirees to keep Social Security and Medicare strong. They are among the most successful government programs in history and have provided dignity in retirement for millions of Americans."[205]

Education

Excerpt: "We must rein in the skyrocketing costs of higher education and provide a career path for every aspiring young person. That’s why I worked to establish loan forgiveness programs that make student debt more manageable."[205]

Environment

Excerpt: "I have authored several bills to protect the Chesapeake Bay, including the No Child Left Inside Act, which promotes outdoor learning and teaches our children to be environmental stewards and live healthy, balanced lives."[205]