For 90 minutes, the two congressional candidates for the 24th congressional seat, Michael Arcuri and Ray Meier, squared off in a live televised debate, here on NEWSChannel 2.  Several topics, including the war in Iraq, stem cell research, and the state of the agricultural industry, were tackled. 

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Question 1: With the recent news of North Korea, what is each candidate's solution?

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CLICK HERE for District Attorney Mike Arcuri's Response

Question 2: How do you make America feel safe; specifically surrounding Homeland Security?

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Question 3: Should there be a time table in place for pulling out of Iraq?

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Question 4: How much should we listen & take into consideration other countries' policies?

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Question 5: What plans should be put into place to reduce our dependency on foreign oil?

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Question 6: What is the greatest future threat to our national security?

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Question 7: How, if elected to office, can Arcuri or Meier balance national constituents with local ones?

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Question 8: What are thoughts on Bill Clinton coming to support Mike Arcuri?

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Question 9: Will the large size of the 24th district affect your ability to run it?

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Question 10: How, if elected, can the agricultural industry be bolstered?

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Question 11: How should we effectively strengthen our relationship with the Oneida Indian Nation?

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Question 12: How do we keep people from leaving the area?

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Question 13: Is the age of manufacturing over in the Mohawk Valley?

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Question 14: How do we help displaced workers earn a living up to retirement?

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Question 15: If elected, how will our lives be different?

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Question 16: What should the Mark Foley scandal outcome be?

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Question 17: What would you like your opponent's party to fix about their attack ad?

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Question 18: What position does each candidate take on abortion?  Should we extend stem cell research funding?

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Question 19: Is there anything about your political career you wish you could change?

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Question 20: How will you push for middle-class tax relief?

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Question 21: What needs to be done to keep Social Security around for future generations?

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  CLICK HERE for closing Remarks