2008: Said people must be able to keep pre-reform plans. [Editorial, New York Times, 1/25/08] Voted for ACA. [H.R. 3590, Vote 396, 111th Congress, 12/24/09] Voted for ACA. [H.R. 3590, Vote 396, 111th Congress, 12/24/09] appeared to support the ACA. [Associated Press, 6/21/12] Veterans’ health 2008: Criticized President Bush for not adequately funding the VA. [Buzzfeed, 5/29/14] 2006: Introduced legislation provide mental health services for returning National Guard and reserve veterans. [S.Amdt. 4868, H.R. 5631, 109th Congress, 8/3/06] As senator, worked with Lindsey Graham to “expand veterans’ health benefits to reservists and National Guard members.” [Yahoo, 4/12/15] 2014: Strongly urged Congress to pass VA reform. [Politico, 7/21/14] 2008: Signed into law a bill that sought to address behavioral needs of veterans with “trauma-related brain injuries and stress disorders.” [State of Maryland, 1/31/11] 2015: Criticized long wait times for veterans care. [Des Moines Register, 4/11/15] As a senator, advocated for mental and physical health programs aimed at allowing veterans to properly transition into civilian life. He also supported veteran suicide prevention programs. [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 5/14/12] 2014: Voted for the veterans health care bill that reformed the VA. [H.R. 3230, Vote 254, 113th Congress, 7/31/14] 2014: Voted for the veterans health care bill that reformed the VA. [H.R. 3230, Vote 254, 113th Congress, 7/31/14] 2013: While governor, Rhode Island won federal approval for construction of a new Veteran’s Home. [Office of Governor Chafee, 9/4/13] FINANCIAL SECTOR 2016 Dem Position Hillary Clinton Senator: 2001-2009 Joe Biden Senator: 1973-2009 VP: 2009- Martin O’Malley Governor: 2007-2015 Jim Webb Senator: 2007-2013 Elizabeth Warren Senator: 2013- Bernie Sanders Rep.: 1991-2007 Senator: 2007- Lincoln Chafee Senator: 1999-2007 Governor: 2011-2015 Bailout 2008: Voted for bank bailout. [H.R. 1424, Vote 213, 110th Congress, 10/1/08] 2009: Voted to continue TARP. [S.J. Res. 5, Vote 5, 111th Congress, 1/15/09; New York Times, 5/27/15] 2008: Voted against bank bailout. [H.R. 1424, Vote 213, 10/1/08] 2009: Voted to stop continuation of TARP. [S.J. Res. 5, Vote 5, 111th Congress, 1/15/09; New York Times, 5/27/15] Wall Street Said the business community helped end 2013 shutdown. [Boston Globe, 7/27/14] Criticized opponents of Wall Street reform. [Associated Press, 8/21/12] Vocal critic of Wall Street. [Washington Post, 4/16/15] Proposed tax on Wall Street bonuses for bailed-out companies. [The Hill, 3/3/10] Vocal critic of Wall Street. [Politico, 11/11/13] Vocal critic of Wall Street. [Washington Post, 9/14/14] Wanted to break up Criticized Clinton for being “too close to Wall St.” [Politico, 4/10/1R]