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Name:	Tommy Cosgrove
Age:	59
Office sought:	House of Representative District 51
Political party/date registered:	Democrat /
Campaign Web site:	www.tommycosgrove.com
How long have you lived in the district for which you are running?

Previous political races and outcome:
None

Previous political service:
None

Education (name of institution/degree/year graduated):
Cameron University, B.A. 1971, University of Oklahoma, Med., 1983

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1. What are the top three issues in your district?

2. Lawmakers approved a stand-still budget for the coming fiscal year. Critics blamed previous tax cuts for a drop in revenues, while tax cut supporters say such cuts spur the economy. Do you believe Oklahoma can sustain additional tax cuts?

3. Do you think illegal immigration is a serious problem facing Oklahoma? Why or why not?

4. Do you believe voters should be required to produce identification at the polls?

5. Should the governor be taken out of the parole process?

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