Leauge of Women Voters of Oregon Candidate Questionnaire, May 2006 Primary Election

Office Sought: U.S. Representative, District One Oregon

1. Voter’s Guide Information

Contact Information:

Shantu Shah

6637 SW 88^th Place

Portland, Oregon 97223

Shantu.shah@gmail.com

http://Shah4USCongress.blogspot.com

Phone: 503-245-1722

Cell: 503-890-0012

Background:

N.C. State University

Post-Baccalaureate Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer

Portland Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies Award

Beaverton Arts Commission

Beaverton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Graduate

Beaverton Rotary Club

Society for the Performing Arts of India

Question 1: What actions would you recommend to support congressional campaign finance reform?

Response: A) Limit two-terms for the members of Congress.

B) Abolish, limit, or distribute equally the corporation campaign contributions to all competing candidates.

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C) Independent organizations such as the League of Women Voters and the Chambers of Commerce (funded by the individual voters and Corporations) distribute funds equally for the following:

* Candidates’ campaign advertisements on radio, television, electronic media, phone banks, websites

* Candidates Statements for Voters’ Pamphlets provided by Elections Division and League of Women Voters

Question 2: Should the President have a broader power during wars on terrorism?

What is the role of Congress?

Response: A) President as the Commander-in-Chief has absolute power over the national defense with Congress approval.

B) U.S. Constitution (Article 1 Section 8) provides the role of Congress, primarily the checks and balances on President’s power over the national defense including the global-war on terrorism, as follows:

· Reviews foreign and domestic intelligence evidence.

· Investigates issues involved and approves necessary budget required for each major action.

· Prepares and passes the appropriate legislation required for defense.

Question 3: How can the U.S. Government balance the protection of our natural resources with the need of for economic development?

Response: “Interrelationship of:

· Dwindling natural resources

· Eco system

· Philosophy

· Politics and

· Religion shall all be considered in pursuing the goal of sustaining the Earth with the economic development policy that will rebuild what has already been destroyed.” Paula Daniels of Forest Grove agrees with my address on “Natural Resources” to her Lions Club.

The Dalai Lama wrote, “When we talk about environment we have to have a sense of universal responsibility.”

2. Easy-to-Read Voting Guide Information

1. Town where I live: Raleigh Hills, Portland

2. Job/experience: Forty years of experience:

· Community service

· Construction

· Engineering

· Leadership training

· Management of electricity (grid)

3. Top three things I want to do if I win:

3a. Exports to South Asia: Graphic # 2

· Cheese

· Computers

· Fine foods

· Fruits

· Wines

3b. Research and Development: Graphic # 5

· Biomedical

· Medicines

· Nanotechnology

· Vaccines

3c. Increase: Graphic # 1

· Economy

· Employment

· Guest-workers

· Healthcare

· Higher-Education

· Renewable-energy sources

· Social Security