Karen Handel in Survey of 2014 Senate campaign websites

On Abortion: Planned Bullyhood: book exposes Planned Parenthood's tactics

Karen wrote the book Planned Bullyhood--the Truth Behind the Planned Parenthood Funding Battle. Karen, because of her pro-life beliefs, took the courageous step to stand up to the bully tactics of Planned Parenthood. She exposed the country's leading abortion provider as a liberal political machine willing to destroy anyone or any organization to advance its agenda and secure the continued flow of nearly $1.5 million a day in government funding to its coffers. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website www.karenhandel.com, "About" Jun 6, 2013

On Budget & Economy: Tenacious in balancing budget and dealing with corruption

Karen was first elected in 2003 as Chairman of the Fulton County (Georgia) Board of Commissioners, and she quickly earned a reputation for tenacity in balancing the county's budget and dealing with corruption. Facing a $100 million budget deficit when she took office, Karen balanced the budget--and each budget under her tenure--with sound targeted spending cuts and without tax increases. Karen also secured passage of comprehensive ethics reform and gained statewide and national attention by leading the effort to remove the corrupt Sheriff from office after an audit revealed millions in missing and misappropriated funds. Karen's efforts led to the recovery of nearly all of the missing funds. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website www.karenhandel.com, "About" Jun 6, 2013

On Government Reform: Defended and implemented photo ID for voting

As Georgia's first elected Republican Secretary of State, Karen successfully defended and implemented photo ID for voting during the 2008 presidential election cycle, which saw record minority and overall voter participation. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website www.karenhandel.com, "About" Jun 6, 2013

On Technology: On-line access to all agency revenues and expenses

As Secretary of State, Karen reduced the department's budget by nearly 20% by prioritizing programs, streamlining processes and eliminating waste and duplication. At the same time, the agency improved its customer service, reducing the processing time for corporate filings and professional licenses. Under Karen's leadership, the Secretary of State's office became the first "completely transparent" agency in state government by giving citizens access to all agency revenues and expenses on-line. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website www.karenhandel.com, "About" Jun 6, 2013

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