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State of California June 2, 1998 Primary
Jane Harman

Candidate for Governor

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member of Congress
  • Former Senate Aide to California Senator John Tunney
  • Former Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Carter Administration
  • Former Special Counsel to the Dept. of Defense
  • B.A. in Government, Smith College
  • J.D., Harvard Law School
  • Four Children; Daniel Guy (15), Justine (13), Hilary (22), and Brian(24)
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Making education a lifelong enterprise, providing the tools to learn from early childhood through-out one's life
  • Ensuring that Californians have safe homes, safe streets, and safe schools.
  • Working to build and maintain high-skilled, high wage jobs.
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Position Papers
Jane Harman on Life-Long Education
To prepare our children for the New Economy, we must build a 21st century educational system. Education must become a lifelong enterprise, providing the tools to learn from early childhood through-out one's life.
Jane Harman on Crime
As a mother of four, Jane Harman shares the concerns of parents about the safety of our children and other loved ones. She believes that California families have a right to safe homes, safe streets, and safe schools. As Governor, Jane Harman will help ensure our families' safety by strenthening laws that protect law-abiding citizens, punish criminals, and assist law enforcement.


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