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Republican from Texas
Ron Paul is a Texas physician who is in his second stint in Congress. He was in the House from 1977 to 1985, and was the Libertarian Party nominee for president in 1988. He was elected again to Congress in 1996 as a Republican. He was born in Pittsburgh in 1935, graduated from Gettysburg College and the Duke University School of Medicine. He and his wife Carol have five children.
Recent statements involving Ron Paul
"If you got rid of the income tax today you'd have about as much revenue as we had 10 years ago."
"It used to be the policy of the Republican Party to get rid of the Department of Education. We finally get in charge and a chance to do something, so we double the size of the Department of Education."
"I get the most money from active duty officers and military personnel."
"He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership."
Recent stories featuring Ron Paul
Numbers game: If a candidate is off with a statistical claim, should they earn a False on the Truth-O-Meter?
FACT SHEET: Endorsements: Clinton has the endorsement of Jack Nicholson. McCain has Sylvester Stallone. Ron Paul is backed by a late-night radio personality named Waldo. We examine the endorsements of each candidate.
FACT SHEET: Economic policy: We check out the latest on President Bush's economic stimulus package and where the candidates stand on economic issues.
Rudy's Florida pitch: In a TV ad aimed at voters in Florida, Rudy Giuliani makes claims about cutting taxes, welfare reform and a national insurance fund. We find he's mostly right on two, but wrong on the other.
FACT SHEET: Immigration: A breakdown of the immigration issue, including candidate-by-candidate positions.
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