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Tom Harkin

Democratic Congressional Candidate

Education: Supports federal direct student loans and wants a yearly tax deduction of up to $10,000 for college costs

Abortion: Supports a woman’s right to choose whether to have an abortion

Jim Ross Lightfoot

Republican Congressional Candidate

Education: Supports a shift in college lending from the government to private sector institutions such as banks

Abortion: Opposes abortion, except in cases where the woman’s health is endangered