1996 - U.S. House of Representatives - Thomas H. (Tom) - Allen - "First"1996-01-01Allen, Thomas H. (Thomas Hodge), 1945-http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/P-1421-66549The 1996 political TV ad for Democratic candidate Tom Allen focused intensely on his commitment to Maine's local needs. Through various scenes of Allen speaking at events and directly to the camera, the ad highlighted his opposition to Medicare and education cuts and his advocacy against Newt Gingrich���������s policies, emphasizing his dedication to representing Maine over party lines.