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Name:	Eddie Fields
Age:	41
Office sought:	State representative District 36
Political party/date registered:	Republican /
Campaign Web site:	fieldsin08.com
How long have you lived in the district for which you are running? 41 years

Previous political races and outcome:
House District 36, 2006, lost

Previous political service:
Osage County GOP Chairman, State Committeeman

Education (name of institution/degree/year graduated):
Oklahoma State, B.S., 1990

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1. What are the top three issues in your district?
Economic stability and job growth. Infrastructure. Quality of life.

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?
Income tax collections have actually increased since recent tax cuts went into effect. Oklahoma’ s economy has actually stayed even while other states have declined. Yes, I believe Oklahoma can sustain tax cuts in the future.

3. Do you think illegal immigration is a serious problem facing Oklahoma? Why or why not?
Yes. This country is a nation of laws and rules and any time the laws are broken, it creates a burden on all of society.

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

5. Should the governor be taken out of the parole process?
No.

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