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LA newspaper: The New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Washington Post
CA newspaper: The Los Angeles Times
2014 Louisiana Senate race & debate coverage
AdWatch: Review and analysis of TV ads from 2014 Senate races
2014 PacWatch: Poltical Action Committee advertising
2013-2014 AdWatch: Candidate TV advertisement texts, and analysis
The Hill on 2014 campaigns
The Speech, by Bernie Sanders
This Is Not Florida: How Al Franken Won the Minnesota Senate Recount, by Jay Weiner
To Save America: Stopping Obama's Secular-Socialist Machine, by Newt Gingrich
Political coverage on Politico.com
Political coverage by the Associated Press
Maryland Archives
Louisiana Archives
Florida Archives
Saving Freedom, by Sen. Jim DeMint
Survey of 2008 Senate campaign websites
2008 Louisiana Senate Debate between Mary Landrieu & John Neely Kennedy
Madame Hillary, by R. Emmett Tyrell of The American Spectator
Crossroads: The Future of American Politics, by Andrew Cuomo
Nine and Counting, by Catherine Whitney
1994-8 National Political Awareness Test
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 | - Supports right to choose & Roe v. Wade. (Nov 1996)
- Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
- Endorsed Recommended by EMILY's List of pro-choice women. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 43% byNARAL, indicating a mixed voting record on abortion. (Dec 2003)
- Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
- Rated 50% by theNRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
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 | - Millionaires don't need $50 billion in extended benefits. (Dec 2010)
- Government had to spend to avoid country shutting down. (Dec 2010)
- I support the Federal freeze; I support tax cuts. (Dec 2010)
- Opposed $700 billion bailout; not enough taxpayer safeguards. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
- Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)
- Balance debt reduction, tax relief, & policy investment. (Jan 2001)
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| - Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 75% by theACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 89% by theHRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 86% by theNAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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| - It is a myth that most millionaires inherit their money. (Dec 2010)
- Voted YES on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
- Expand microloans to small businesses. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 78% by theUS COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 83% byUFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
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| - Broaden death penalty; limit appeals. (Nov 1996)
- Impose truth in sentencing with no parole. (Nov 1996)
- Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
- Rated 63% byCURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Rated 73% by theNAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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| - Capital punishment for drug traffickers. (Nov 1996)
- Require drug testing for federal employees. (Nov 1996)
- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
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| - Pell grants originally paid 100% of college; now it's 40%. (Dec 2010)
- Strongly believes in early childhood education. (Aug 2008)
- Amendment to allow voluntary prayer in public schools. (Nov 1996)
- Supports vouchers and charter schools. (Nov 1996)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Voted NO on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
- Voted NO on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
- Voted NO on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
- Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
- Firmly opposed to Bushs voucher proposal. (Jan 2001)
- Three Rs: $35B for Reinvestment,Reinvention,Responsibility. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 91% by theNEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Support the goals and ideals of Charter Schools. (May 2007)
- Don't count combat pay against free school lunch. (Mar 2009)
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| - Proud of expanding oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. (Oct 2008)
- Member of bipartisan Gang of 10 for comprehensive oil plan. (Aug 2008)
- Voted against allowing exploration in oil shale in Colorado. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 33% byCAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Allow horizontal drilling into Alaska's Coastal Plain. (Feb 2009)
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| - Coastal wetlands erosion is an unfolding catastrophe. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 21% by theLCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle. (Jun 2008)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 100% byHSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
- Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
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| - Supports adoption and foster care reform. (Mar 2008)
- 1998: "Mothers Make Good Senators Too". (Jul 2000)
- Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
- Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
- Small Business loans for child care businesses. (Apr 2003)
- Rated 16% by theChristian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
- More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
- Authored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
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| - Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)
- Voted YES on killing a bill for trade sanctions if China sells weapons. (Sep 2000)
- Voted NO on capping foreign aid at only $12.7 billion. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on limiting the President's power to impose economic sanctions. (Jul 1998)
- Voted NO on limiting NATO expansion to only Poland, Hungary & Czech. (Apr 1998)
- Voted YES on $17.9 billion to IMF. (Mar 1998)
- Progressive Internationalism: globalize with US pre-eminence. (Aug 2000)
- Monitor human rights in Uganda-Sudan crisis. (Aug 2004)
- Increase aid to avert humanitarian crisis in Congo. (Dec 2005)
- Co-chair of the Silk Road Congressional Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Remove African National Congress from terrorist list. (May 2008)
- Rated 0 byAAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
- Vigorous support for State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
- Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
- Afghan laws violate women's human rights on sex & divorce. (Apr 2009)
- Pressure friendly Arab states to end Israeli boycott. (Oct 2007)
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| - Kill secret deal to import Mexican sugar. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
- Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
- Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
- Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
- Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
- Free & fair trade is key to economic growth . (Jan 2001)
- Quick vote on PNTR; China into WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 42% byCATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
- Rated 63% by theUSAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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| - I have delivered for Louisiana; send me back for more. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Make Election Day a national holiday. (Aug 2001)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Apr 2013)
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| - Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated C- by theNRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
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| - Mandatory quarantine for returning Ebola healthcare workers. (Oct 2014)
- AdWatch: Promised wrongly that all can keep insurance. (Jan 2014)
- AdWatch: Targeted by RNC robocalls for support of ObamaCare. (Nov 2013)
- Let consumers keep health plans, but only if told options. (Nov 2013)
- "Louisiana Purchase": $300M in Medicare funding in ObamaCare. (May 2010)
- Supported the creation and expansion of health care for kids. (Aug 2008)
- Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted NO on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on limiting medical liability lawsuits to $250,000. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on expanding enrollment period for Medicare Part D. (Feb 2006)
- Voted YES on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of Rx drugs from Canada. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on allowing patients to sue HMOs & collect punitive damages. (Jun 2001)
- Voted NO on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on including prescription drugs under Medicare. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on limiting self-employment health deduction. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on increasing tobacco restrictions. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on Medicare means-testing. (Jun 1997)
- Establish "report cards" on HMO quality of care. (Aug 2000)
- Invest funds to alleviate the nursing shortage. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 50% byAPHA, indicating a mixed record on public health issues. (Dec 2003)
- Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
- Collect data on birth defects and present to the public. (Apr 1998)
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| - Military only gets 1.4% COLA while we cut millionaire taxes. (Dec 2010)
- Co-sponsored the 21st Century GI Bill. (Aug 2008)
- OpEd: Quit Armed Service committee to make room for Hillary. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
- Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
- Voted NO on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
- Rated 80% bySANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Maintain role of women in armed forces in Iraq. (May 2005)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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| - Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Pay fair prevailing wage to guest workers. (May 2006)
- Rated 33% byUSBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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| - Supported secret ballot when unions try to organize. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on terminating legal challenges to English-only job rules. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on limiting farm subsidies to people earning under $750,000. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
- Voted YES on raising the minimum wage to $7.25 rather than $6.25. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on repealing Clinton's ergonomic rules on repetitive stress. (Mar 2001)
- Voted NO on killing an increase in the minimum wage. (Nov 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing workers to choose between overtime & comp-time. (May 1997)
- Protect overtime pay protections. (Jun 2003)
- Rated 77% by theAFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban discriminatory compensation; allow 2 years to sue. (Jan 2009)
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| - 1996-97: ten-month investigation over voting irregularities. (Sep 2010)
- Voted with Democratic Party 84.7% of 321 votes. (Sep 2007)
- 2002 election: Bill Clinton salvaged black vote. (Feb 2004)
- 2002: Invigorated campaign with old-style Bush-bashing. (Oct 2003)
- 2002 re-election: Dems need not concede the South to GOP. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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| - COLA increases to seniors is more stimulative than tax cuts. (Dec 2010)
- Credit immigrants for FICA paid while status was illegal. (Aug 2008)
- Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
- Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
- Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 50% by theARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Dec 2003)
- by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Jul 2012)
- Rated 85% byARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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| - Tax cuts are not the most stimulative way out of recession. (Dec 2010)
- I voted for Bush tax cuts because they helped middle class. (Dec 2010)
- Voted YES on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts. (Aug 2006)
- Voted NO on permanently repealing the `death tax`. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on $47B for military by repealing capital gains tax cut. (Feb 2006)
- Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Feb 2006)
- Voted YES on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends. (Nov 2005)
- Voted NO on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years. (May 2003)
- Voted YES on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on increasing tax deductions for college tuition. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on eliminating the 'marriage penalty'. (Jul 2000)
- Voted NO on across-the-board spending cut. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on requiring super-majority for raising taxes. (Apr 1998)
- Rated 21% byNTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 60% byCTJ, indicating a mixed record on progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
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| - Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
- Voted NO on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
- Chief information officer to digitize federal government. (Aug 2000)
- Fund nanotechnology research & development. (Dec 2003)
- Require text on TV for visually-impaired viewers. (Apr 2005)
- Facilitate nationwide 2-1-1 phone line for human services. (Jan 2007)
- Require websites to police for copyrighted materials. (May 2011)
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| - New course for our strategy in Iraq, with benchmarks. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on designating Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on allowing all necessary force in Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
- Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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| - Median wealth for whites is $87,000; for minorities, $8,000. (Dec 2010)
- Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000)
- Establish a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund. (Jul 2003)
- Tax credits to promote home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
- Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)
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Favors topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+2 points on Social scale) | Supports right to choose & Roe v. Wade:Strongly Favors topic 1
Endorsed Recommended by EMILY's List of pro-choice women:Favors topic 1
Rated 43% byNARAL, indicating a mixed voting record on abortion:Neutral on topic 1
Expand embryonic stem cell research:Favors topic 1
Rated 50% by theNRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion:Neutral on topic 1
YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion:Strongly Opposes topic 1
NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP:Favors topic 1
NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions:Favors topic 1
YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life:Strongly Opposes topic 1
YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime:Opposes topic 1
YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives:Favors topic 1
YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions:Opposes topic 1
NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions:Favors topic 1 | Strongly Favors topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-5 points on Economic scale) | 1998: "Mothers Make Good Senators Too":Strongly Favors topic 2
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all:Neutral on topic 2
Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business:Strongly Favors topic 2
Maintain role of women in armed forces in Iraq:Favors topic 2
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks:Favors topic 2
Rated 86% by theNAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance:Strongly Favors topic 2
Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery:Strongly Favors topic 2
More funding & services for victims of domestic violence:Strongly Favors topic 2
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender:Strongly Favors topic 2
Ban discriminatory compensation; allow 2 years to sue:Favors topic 2
Afghan laws violate women's human rights on sex & divorce:Favors topic 2
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP:Favors topic 2
YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act:Favors topic 2
NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business:Strongly Favors topic 2
NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training:Favors topic 2
YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women:Favors topic 2 | Strongly Favors topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(+5 points on Social scale) | More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes:Strongly Favors topic 3
Rated 89% by theHRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance:Strongly Favors topic 3
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays:Favors topic 3
Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays:Favors topic 3
YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation:Favors topic 3
YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes:Strongly Favors topic 3
NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage:Strongly Favors topic 3 | Favors topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
(-3 points on Social scale) | Amendment to allow voluntary prayer in public schools:Strongly Favors topic 4
Rated 16% by theChristian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record:Strongly Opposes topic 4
NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors:Favors topic 4
YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration:Favors topic 4 | Favors topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Establish "report cards" on HMO quality of care:Favors topic 5
Invest funds to alleviate the nursing shortage:Favors topic 5
Rated 50% byAPHA, indicating a mixed record on public health issues:Neutral on topic 5
NO on allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare:Strongly Favors topic 5
NO on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium:Favors topic 5
NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts:Favors topic 5
YES on Medicare means-testing:Opposes topic 5
NO on limiting self-employment health deduction:Favors topic 5
YES on including prescription drugs under Medicare:Favors topic 5
NO on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit:Favors topic 5
YES on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit:Favors topic 5
YES on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics:Favors topic 5
YES on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug:Strongly Favors topic 5
YES on expanding enrollment period for Medicare Part D:Favors topic 5
NO on limiting medical liability lawsuits to $250,000:Opposes topic 5
YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D:Favors topic 5
YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility:Favors topic 5
YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare:Favors topic 5
YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program:Favors topic 5
YES on regulating tobacco as a drug:Favors topic 5 | Opposes topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Create Retirement Savings Accounts:Favors topic 6
Rated 50% by theARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues:Neutral on topic 6
by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance:Strongly Opposes topic 6
Rated 85% byARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues:Neutral on topic 6
NO on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees:Opposes topic 6
NO on allowing personal retirement accounts:Opposes topic 6
NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security:Opposes topic 6 | Opposes topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Supports vouchers and charter schools:Strongly Favors topic 7
Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice:Opposes topic 7
Firmly opposed to Bushs voucher proposal:Strongly Opposes topic 7
Rated 91% by theNEA, indicating pro-public education votes:Strongly Opposes topic 7
Support the goals and ideals of Charter Schools:Favors topic 7
YES on school vouchers in DC:Strongly Favors topic 7
NO on education savings accounts:Opposes topic 7
NO on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules:Strongly Opposes topic 7
NO on Educational Savings Accounts:Opposes topic 7
YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors:Opposes topic 7
YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors:Opposes topic 7
YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies:Opposes topic 7 | Opposes topic 8:EPA regulations are too restrictive
(+2 points on Social scale) | Coastal wetlands erosion is an unfolding catastrophe:Strongly Opposes topic 8
Rated 21% by theLCV, indicating anti-environment votes:Strongly Favors topic 8
Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle:Strongly Opposes topic 8
Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs:Opposes topic 8
Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects:Strongly Opposes topic 8
Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams:Strongly Favors topic 8
Fund projects for international conservation of cranes:Strongly Opposes topic 8
YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems:Opposes topic 8
YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests:Favors topic 8
NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land:Opposes topic 8 | Opposes topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(+2 points on Social scale) | Broaden death penalty; limit appeals:Strongly Favors topic 9
Impose truth in sentencing with no parole:Strongly Favors topic 9
Rated 63% byCURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation:Neutral on topic 9
Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program:Opposes topic 9
Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance:Strongly Opposes topic 9
Rated 73% by theNAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues:Neutral on topic 9
NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations:Opposes topic 9
YES on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program:Opposes topic 9
YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program:Opposes topic 9 | Opposes topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology:Opposes topic 10
Rated C- by theNRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights:Neutral on topic 10
NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets:Strongly Favors topic 10
NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks:Strongly Opposes topic 10
NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows:Opposes topic 10
YES on background checks at gun shows:Strongly Opposes topic 10
NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence:Strongly Opposes topic 10
YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers:Strongly Favors topic 10
YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership:Favors topic 10
YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains:Favors topic 10 | Favors topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Tax cuts are not the most stimulative way out of recession:Favors topic 11
I voted for Bush tax cuts because they helped middle class:Opposes topic 11
Rated 21% byNTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes:Strongly Favors topic 11
Rated 60% byCTJ, indicating a mixed record on progressive taxation:Neutral on topic 11
YES on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M:Strongly Opposes topic 11
NO on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset:Favors topic 11
NO on Internet sales tax moratorium:Favors topic 11
NO on requiring super-majority for raising taxes:Favors topic 11
YES on eliminating the 'marriage penalty':Opposes topic 11
NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts:Favors topic 11
YES on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates:Favors topic 11
YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction:Favors topic 11
NO on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years:Strongly Favors topic 11
YES on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends:Strongly Opposes topic 11
YES on $47B for military by repealing capital gains tax cut:Favors topic 11
YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends:Strongly Opposes topic 11
NO on permanently repealing the `death tax`:Strongly Favors topic 11
NO on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts:Strongly Favors topic 11
NO on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million:Strongly Favors topic 11
NO on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax:Strongly Favors topic 11 | No opinion on topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(0 points on Social scale) | Credit immigrants for FICA paid while status was illegal:Favors topic 12
Rated 33% byUSBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders:Neutral on topic 12
NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities":Strongly Opposes topic 12
NO on limit welfare for immigrants:Strongly Favors topic 12
YES on visas for skilled workers:Favors topic 12
NO on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work:Opposes topic 12
YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security:Strongly Favors topic 12
YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship:Strongly Favors topic 12
YES on establishing a Guest Worker program:Favors topic 12
YES on building a fence along the Mexican border:Strongly Opposes topic 12
YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program:Neutral topic 12
YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government:Strongly Opposes topic 12
NO on comprehensive immigration reform:Strongly Opposes topic 12 | Favors topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(+2 points on Economic scale) | Kill secret deal to import Mexican sugar:Strongly Opposes topic 13
Build a rule-based global trading system:Favors topic 13
Free & fair trade is key to economic growth:Strongly Favors topic 13
Quick vote on PNTR; China into WTO:Neutral on topic 13
Rated 42% byCATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues:Neutral on topic 13
Rated 63% by theUSAE, indicating a mixed record on trade:Neutral on topic 13
YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority:Favors topic 13
YES on permanent normal trade relations with China:Strongly Favors topic 13
YES on expanding trade to the third world:Favors topic 13
YES on removing common goods from national security export rules:Favors topic 13
YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam:Favors topic 13
YES on extending free trade to Andean nations:Strongly Favors topic 13
YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore:Favors topic 13
YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile:Favors topic 13
NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade:Strongly Opposes topic 13
YES on free trade agreement with Oman:Strongly Favors topic 13
YES on promoting free trade with Peru:Favors topic 13 | Opposes topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty:Favors topic 14
Allow travel between the United States and Cuba:Opposes topic 14
NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls:Favors topic 14
YES on $17.9 billion to IMF:Opposes topic 14
NO on capping foreign aid at only $12.7 billion:Strongly Opposes topic 14
YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees:Strongly Opposes topic 14
YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods:Strongly Opposes topic 14
YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad:Strongly Favors topic 14 | Opposes topic 15:Expand the military
(+2 points on Social scale) | Rated 80% bySANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record:Strongly Opposes topic 15
NO on favoring 36 vetoed military projects:Strongly Opposes topic 15
YES on allowing another round of military base closures:Opposes topic 15
YES on military pay raise of 4.8%:Strongly Favors topic 15
YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP:Strongly Favors topic 15
YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months:Opposes topic 15 | Favors topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(+2 points on Social scale) | Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures:Strongly Favors topic 16
Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements:Favors topic 16
Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad:Favors topic 16
YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance:Favors topic 16
YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations:Favors topic 16
YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads:Favors topic 16
YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity:Favors topic 16
YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress:Strongly Opposes topic 16 | Opposes topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
(-3 points on Social scale) | New course for our strategy in Iraq, with benchmarks:Favors topic 17
Progressive Internationalism: globalize with US pre-eminence:Favors topic 17
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment:Strongly Opposes topic 17
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program:Opposes topic 17
YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq:Strongly Opposes topic 17
NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007:Strongly Opposes topic 17
YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008:Strongly Favors topic 17
NO on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months:Opposes topic 17 | Opposes topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(+2 points on Economic scale) | Member of bipartisan Gang of 10 for comprehensive oil plan:Favors topic 18
Voted against allowing exploration in oil shale in Colorado:Favors topic 18
Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases:Favors topic 18
Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup:Opposes topic 18
Rated 33% byCAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence:Neutral on topic 18
Allow horizontal drilling into Alaska's Coastal Plain:Strongly Opposes topic 18
YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases:Opposes topic 18
YES on defunding renewable and solar energy:Strongly Opposes topic 18
NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards:Favors topic 18
NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling:Favors topic 18
YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months:Strongly Opposes topic 18
YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010:Strongly Favors topic 18
NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill:Opposes topic 18
YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%):Strongly Favors topic 18
NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR:Strongly Opposes topic 18
NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge:Opposes topic 18
YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning:Favors topic 18
NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies:Strongly Opposes topic 18
YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China:Favors topic 18
YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation:Strongly Favors topic 18
YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade:Opposes topic 18
YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax:Opposes topic 18
YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program:Favors topic 18 | Favors topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-3 points on Social scale) | Capital punishment for drug traffickers:Strongly Favors topic 19
Require drug testing for federal employees:Favors topic 19
NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations:Opposes topic 19
NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses:Opposes topic 19 | Favors topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-3 points on Economic scale) | I support the Federal freeze; I support tax cuts:Strongly Opposes topic 20
Expand microloans to small businesses:Favors topic 20
Rated 83% byUFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record:Favors topic 20
YES on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million:Strongly Favors topic 20
YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package:Strongly Favors topic 20
YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending:Strongly Favors topic 20 |
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