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Like many Republicans at the time which, Blair supported higher protective [[tariff]]s, the [[gold standard]], and generous pensions for Union veterans of the Civil War.<ref name=harpweek/> Blair was also known for advocating and holding "advanced"<ref name=britannicabio/> stances on labor interests, [[temperance]], federal funding of education, and [[women's suffrage]], which later became causes of the [[Progressive Movement]].
Like many Republicans at the time which, Blair supported higher protective [[tariff]]s, the [[gold standard]], and generous pensions for Union veterans of the Civil War.<ref name=harpweek/> Blair was also known for advocating and holding "advanced"<ref name=britannicabio/> stances on labor interests, [[temperance]], federal funding of education, and [[women's suffrage]], which later became causes of the [[Progressive Movement]].
Blair did not run for re-election in the 1878 midterms.
====Education bill====
====Education bill====