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Libertarian2020 US House of RepresentativesCongressional District 2Oklahoma

Richard Castaldo

 

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Richard Castaldo’s policy on planned parenthood funding

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Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Personal answerNo

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Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Richard Castaldo is committed to transparency in politics and personally submitted this answer on May 6th, 2020

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Answer: Yes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 102 voters that voted for Richard Castaldo in the 2020 Oklahoma District 2 US House of Representatives election.

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Trump Targets FAA Diversity Programs In Crash Aftermath

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