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Mariannette Miller-Meeks' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (IA) - District 1

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  • "On Monday, we were endorsed by the Susan B. Anthony List, one of the largest pro-life organizations in the United States. I will not waver in my belief that all life is precious." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by The National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Yesterday was a huge win for the Pro-Life movement! I promise to be a voice for the voiceless and a protector of innocent life." (twitter.com)
  • "Today marks the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act. I will protect it for seniors currently receiving benefits and also ensure that it will be viable for young workers 85 years from now." (twitter.com)
  • "Today, I voted no on the Democrat majority's heavy-handed decision to play political games with Americans' healthcare and businesses. Medicare patients need and deserve access to quality care and providers. After months of fair negotiations, the majority has chosen a short-term fix to Medicare sequestration and has directly tied it to a debt limit increase. Ensuring patients have access to care and that there are options for quality providers needs to be a top priority. Instead of kicking the can down the road, Congress should be staying in Washington until a long-term bipartisan solution is agreed upon to avoid cuts to Medicare. These political games are unacceptable and the American people deserve better. I look forward to working with my colleagues to address this issue in a permanent and constructive manner." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We need serious bipartisan police reform that holds bad officers accountable and helps good officers do their jobs. The Justice in Policing Act would eliminate qualified immunity, which would make recruitment and retention difficult and increase retirements, decrease the number of officers on patrol, and cost taxpayer dollars as municipalities litigate frivolous lawsuits. In effect, this is a backdoor way to defund the police." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As a 24-year Army veteran, I am pleased to see the final version of the NDAA overwhelmingly pass the House to strengthen our military and their support system. This legislation provides much-needed increases in troop pay, improves servicemember mental health services, and increases available funds well over the President's initial budget request. The bill also provides funding to improve equipment and readiness and I was proud to vote in favor of it." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The final government funding package that passed the House increases defense spending by over $40 billion to support our troops and provide them with the tools they need to succeed." (millermeeks.house.gov)
  • As a 24-year Army veteran, I am pleased to see the final version of the NDAA overwhelmingly pass the House to strengthen our military and their support system. This legislation provides much-needed increases in troop pay, improves servicemember mental health services, and increases available funds well over the President's initial budget request. The bill also provides funding to improve equipment and readiness and I was proud to vote in favor of it. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • “The final government funding package that passed the House increases defense spending by over $40 billion to support our troops and provide them with the tools they need to succeed." (millermeeks.house.gov)
  • "Americans’ pocketbooks are hurting due to the failed policies and excessive spending of this Administration." (millermeeks.house.gov)
  • Letter to Our Fellow Americans Promising No GOP Support to Raise Debt Ceiling: "We, the undersigned Republican Representatives, are letting Democratic Represntatives and the American public know that we will not vote to increase the debt ceiling, whether that increase comes through a stand-alone bill, a continuing resolution, or any other vehicle." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Massive government spending with more to come, means any pay increases don’t keep up with inflation." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 5376 "Build Back Better Act (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Americans’ pocketbooks are hurting due to the failed policies and excessive spending of this Administration." (millermeeks.house.gov)
  • "Massive government spending with more to come, means any pay increases don’t keep up with inflation." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I applaud HHS for giving flexibility to healthcare providers who are still working hard to combat COVID-19. Ensuring that providers have access to these COVID-19 relief funds is critical for their financial well-being and ensuring they can continue to provide critical care to their communities, as a doctor and the former Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I know the challenges our providers are facing. We must support them as we come out of this pandemic so they can continue their work to keep us safe and healthy." (millermeeks.house.gov)
  • "I have consistently voted to support small business owners, and workers in a fiscally responsible manner and against increasing inflation. This bill creates billions in new spending even though there is unused COVID-19 relief money that can be easily redirected to support struggling small businesses." (millermeeks.house.gov)
  • “I applaud HHS for giving flexibility to healthcare providers who are still working hard to combat COVID-19. Ensuring that providers have access to these COVID-19 relief funds is critical for their financial well-being and ensuring they can continue to provide critical care to their communities, as a doctor and the former Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I know the challenges our providers are facing. We must support them as we come out of this pandemic so they can continue their work to keep us safe and healthy.” (millermeeks.house.gov)
  • “I have consistently voted to support small business owners, and workers in a fiscally responsible manner and against increasing inflation. This bill creates billions in new spending even though there is unused COVID-19 relief money that can be easily redirected to support struggling small businesses." (millermeeks.house.gov)
  • "I call upon the Biden administration to take necessary steps to address inflation, such as increasing domestic energy production and stopping wasteful government spending. The Biden administration's policies are hurting the families it is meant to serve." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Now that President Biden has signed the "Inflation Reduction Act" into law, American families and small businesses will be forced to pay even higher prices for necessities while watching their paychecks erode to finance a massive government expansion." (twitter.com)
  • "To combat the growing inflation, we need to immediately increase domestic energy production, address supply chain issues and labor shortage and stop wasteful government spending." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "This decision is irresponsible, it's unfair, and undercuts students who work to afford tuition and parents who for years sacrificed and saved for the opportunity of a college education," said Miller-Meeks. "It is a debt transfer from those taxpayers who forego college. Student loans shouldn't be viewed any differently than a mortgage or car loan - money taken out must be paid back by those who benefit." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I believe that states should have control over their elections, not the federal government. H.R. 1 would even nullify Iowa's voter ID laws that were found to be constitutional. As an Iowa State Senator, I voted for and supported legislation to give Iowans faith and confidence in their election system. H.R. 1 would undermine state election laws and voter's trust in their elections, and I cannot support it." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The proposed legislation would limit voter ID laws, which are supported by the overwhelming majority of Americans. It would also allow politicians to use taxpayer dollars to run political ads; meaning your money could go to candidates and issues you do not support." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Biofuels provide an immediate solution to help decarbonize our transportation sector while supporting rural America and providing a low carbon, cost-effective choice to consumers," the members continued. "Biofuels should not be treated as a transition fuel but prioritized as a fuel of the future." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I will continue to fight to ensure that our energy sector continues to use oil and gas and American-made energy to end our dependence on Russia and other adversaries, diversify our energy usage, become more environmentally friendly, and create good-paying jobs here at home." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Lawmakers Urge Biden to End Anti-American Energy Agenda: "We have the world’s largest oil and gas reserves, we can produce these energy resources more cleanly and efficiently than anywhere else in the world, and we should produce them" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Biofuels provide an immediate solution to help decarbonize our transportation sector while supporting rural America and providing a low carbon, cost-effective choice to consumers, the members continued. "Biofuels should not be treated as a transition fuel but prioritized as a fuel of the future." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Iowa leads the Nation in clean energy production, and Iowans are constantly seeking ways to make clean energy more affordable, accessible, and abundant. Just last year, the American Clean Power Association reported that over 50 percent of Iowa's electricity is generated by renewable sources, ranking it highest in the United States. Clean energy sources, including renewable fuels, organic materials, wind, and solar, create affordable electricity and power our transportation sector. Additionally, alternative energy sources bring jobs and revenue while allowing the United States to remain a global leader in energy production." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Lawmakers Urge Biden to End Anti-American Energy Agenda: "We have the world’s largest oil and gas reserves, we can produce these energy resources more cleanly and efficiently than anywhere else in the world, and we should produce them" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Growing Climate Solutions Act will reduce carbon emission by incentivizing farmers, not regulating them. I am proud to join more than 60 agriculture groups in supporting Iowa farmers and the environment by co-sponsoring this bipartisan legislation." (twitter.com)
  • "In Congress, I will oppose the current Cap and Trade legislation because it will drive up energy costs on Iowa families and businesses with a final result of sending millions of more jobs overseas. That's a policy Iowa can't afford. It is a flawed commitment to meeting arbitrary carbon emission goals that sacrifice so much without a guaranteed outcome, especially as major carbon producers like China and India fail to cap their own emissions. It also tasks the slow-moving federal bureaucracy with deciding what electricity sources into which we will invest time, intellect, and financial resources, creating the possibility that we will miss new technology or research avenues that have yet to be realized." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Both pieces of legislation I voted against today would infringe upon the Constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners without addressing gun violence or protecting our communities. As a lifelong gun owner, I believe that the Second Amendment is too important to my fellow Iowans to be trampled on in this manner." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by the National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 8 "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "In this day and age, hard-working Americans across the country should have access to work scheduling options to better help them meet their family and work needs. Employers and employees need flexibility, not mandates and regulations," said Miller-Meeks. "My Workflex in the 21st Century Act would ensure that American workers have access to flexible paid leave policies, while providing certainty to businesses. This bill would provide more paid leave for employees than all state paid leave laws, and I am proud to introduce it today." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Allowing the Federal Government to set limits on drug pricing will limit competition and drastically reduce innovation within the pharmaceutical industry. Innovation also comes even after FDA approval to determine if drugs can be used for more than just their initial purpose." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I will stand with President Trump to finish the Border Wall in order to crack down on illegal immigration, as well as human trafficking and the narcotics trade. #ia02" (twitter.com)
  • "Lifting Title 42 right now would likely make the current border crisis even worse. Title 42 should be in place until we have border security; given the number of crossings we are seeing, we are far from having a secure border. @HomelandGOP" (twitter.com)
  • "The Biden Administration has shown us that they are not interested in or capable of securing the U.S.-Mexico border and keeping Americans safe. Every day we are seeing record-high numbers of illegal crossings and our law enforcement officers are overwhelmed," said Miller-Meeks. "I have visited the border multiple times since coming to Congress and have spoken with law enforcement about the need for increased border security, including building the wall. We need to cut back wasteful federal spending and secure our border; the BUILD IT Act will do just that." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 77% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I introduced the America' CHILDREN Act to suport documented dreamers like @UIowa's @PareenMhatre. We must ensure that our immigration system protects those who come here legally and supports them as they work to contribute to and improve our country. @ImproveTheDream #IA02" (twitter.com)
  • "That is problematic, but in general, yes, I believe children who have come here with their parents, even though they came here illegally ... I certainly think that is part of the immigration system and reform that I would support." (www.press-citizen.com)
  • Iowa City Press-Citizen: "That is problematic, but in general, yes, I believe children who have come here with their parents, even though they came here illegally ... I certainly think that is part of the immigration system and reform that I would support." (www.press-citizen.com)
  • "The current sanctions that the administration has levied against Russia, Putin, and his cronies are welcome, but we clearly need to go further. We must aggressively hurt the Russian economy by cutting off their energy exports and halt the purchasing of Russian gas and oil by the United States. We should also unleash American energy, including biofuels, natural gas, and wind, to help our allies move away from Russian energy reliance." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We are encouraged that the U.S. -- along with our partners and allies in Europe and around the globe -- have shown a united front in our provision of critical defense materiel, increased sanctions, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the war-torn nation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Consequently, we reiterate our March 11, 2022 request that the U.S. work with our allies to transfer S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine. Although we understand negotiations on this subject are ongoing, the U.S. must act decisively to help finalize this deal and ensure NATO allies receive appropriate backfill to protect their own airspace. Furthermore, as Russia has conducted many of its airstrikes from outside of Ukrainian airspace, we also believe that we must help provide additional radar systems to enhance Ukraine's air defense capabilities. The transfer of S-300s, along with increased radar capabilities and the continued supply of Stinger missiles will help create a more comprehensive Ukrainian air defense system." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to President Biden: "We, as a bipartisan group of 15 representatives, write to urge continued U.S. commitment to the sovereignty of Ukraine and the freedom of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion. As the Administration considers next steps to support the Ukrainian government and to counter Russian aggression, we strongly believe that the U.S. must provide additional defense materiel to Ukrainians protecting their nation, strengthen economic sanctions directed at Russia, and increase urgently needed humanitarian aid to Ukraine." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Rainy Sunday of door knocking brightened when @KimReynoldsIA joined us in Ottumwa. Gov Reynolds will help me create more, better paying jobs in SE Iowa, lower health care costs, keep taxes stable and keep IA the best place to work, live, play & raise a family! #KeepIowaMoving" (twitter.com)
  • "Thanks to @KimReynoldsIA leadership, Iowans will receive a much needed tax relief that will propel our States economy for future generations." (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork: "Due to trade retaliation from top United States export destinations and supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. pork producers are struggling to stay afloat." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "With a record $183.5 billion expected in agricultural exports this year alone, we must ensure that our rural communities have a seat at the table when negotiating trade deals to open foreign markets and sell their quality product to the world." (millermeeks.house.gov)
  • “With a record $183.5 billion expected in agricultural exports this year alone, we must ensure that our rural communities have a seat at the table when negotiating trade deals to open foreign markets and sell their quality product to the world.” (millermeeks.house.gov)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
The Political Courage Test asks candidates which items they will support if elected. It does not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose. Through extensive research of public polling data, we discovered that voters are more concerned with what candidates would support when elected to office, not what they oppose. If a candidate does not select a response to any part or all of any question, it does not necessarily indicate that the candidate is opposed to that particular item.

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding abortion.

a) Abortions should always be illegal.
b) Abortions should always be legal.
c) Abortions should be legal only within the first trimester.
X d) Abortions should be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape.
X e) Abortions should be legal when the life of the woman is endangered.
f) Dilation and extraction or "partial-birth" abortion procedures should be legal.
X g) Medicare, Medicaid, and federal subsidies should be prohibited from being used on abortion procedures.
h) Other or expanded principles.

Indicate what federal funding levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category, you can use a number more than once.1) Budget Priorities2) Defense Spending3) TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category, you can use a number more than once.Family Income TaxesOther TaxesDeductions/Credits

Maintain Status a) Agriculture
Maintain Status b) Arts
Maintain Status c) Defense
Slightly Increase d) Education
Maintain Status e) Environment
Slightly Increase f) FEMA
Maintain Status g) Homeland security
Slightly Decrease h) International aid
Maintain Status i) Law enforcement (Federal)
Slightly Increase j) Law enforcement (State)
Maintain Status k) Medical research
Maintain Status l) National parks
Maintain Status m) Public health services
Slightly Increase n) Scientific research
Maintain Status o) Space exploration programs
Slightly Increase p) Transportation and highway infrastructure
Slightly Decrease q) United Nations
Maintain Status r) Welfare
s) Other or expanded categories
Maintain Status a) Armed forces personnel training
Maintain Status b) Intelligence operations
Maintain Status c) Military hardware
Maintain Status d) Modernization of weaponry and equipment
Slightly Increase e) National missile defense
Slightly Increase f) Pay for active duty personnel
Slightly Increase g) Programs to improve troop retention rates
Maintain Status h) Research and development of new weapons
Slightly Increase i) Troop and equipment readiness
j) Other or expanded categories
Eliminate a) Less than $12,000
Slightly Decrease b) $12,001-$40,000
Slightly Decrease c) $40,001-$100,000
Maintain Status d) $100,001-$180,000
Maintain Status e) $180,001-$350,000
Maintain Status f) $350,001 and above
g) Other or expanded categories
Maintain Status a) Alcohol taxes
Slightly Decrease b) Capital gains taxes
Maintain Status c) Cigarette taxes
Slightly Decrease d) Corporate taxes
Maintain Status e) Gasoline taxes
Eliminate f) Inheritance taxes
Maintain Status a) Charitable contribution deduction
Slightly Increase b) Child tax credit
Slightly Increase c) Earned income tax credit
Slightly Increase d) Medical expense deduction
Maintain Status e) Mortgage deduction
Slightly Increase f) Student loan credit
g) Other or expanded categories
Yes 4) Do you support the permanent repeal of the federal estate tax?
Yes 5) Do you support requiring the federal budget to be balanced each year?
6) Other or expanded principles
(e) percentage

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding campaign finance and government reform.

X a) Support increasing the amount individuals are permitted to contribute to federal campaigns.
X b) Prohibit Political Action Committee (PAC) contributions to candidates for federal office.
c) Allow unregulated soft money campaign contributions to political parties or committees.
X d) Remove all contribution limits on federal campaigns and parties.
X e) Support prohibiting ads containing candidates' name that are paid for by third parties from airing 60 days before a primary and 30 days before a general federal election.
f) Support instant run-off voting (IRV).
g) Support designating Election Day as a national holiday.
X h) Support giving the President the power of the line item veto for items concerning appropriations.
i) Support limiting the President's use of signing statements in order to prevent an alternative interpretation of the bill.
j) Support a federal shield law to protect reporter-source privilege.
k) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding crime.

a) Support the use of the death penalty for federal crimes.
b) Eliminate the use of the death penalty for federal crimes.
X c) Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
X d) Support programs to provide prison inmates with drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
e) Reduce prison sentences for those who commit non-violent crimes.
f) Support mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs.
X g) Support strict penalties for internet crime (e.g. hacking, identity theft, worms/viruses).
h) Require that crimes based on sexual orientation be prosecuted as federal hate crimes.
i) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding education.

a) Support the federal government funding universal pre-K programs.
X b) Allow parents to use vouchers to send their children to any public school.
X c) Allow parents to use vouchers to send their children to any private or religious school.
X d) Allow teachers and professionals to receive federal funding to establish charter or magnet schools.
X e) Increase funding for the Pell Grant program.
X f) Decrease interest rates of Stafford Loans.
X g) Support federal tax incentives to help families save for college.
X h) Ban university financial aid officers from owning stock in or accepting gifts from student loan lenders.
X i) Require universities to disclose financial relationships with lenders.
j) Support federal education standards and testing requirements for K-12 students (No Child Left Behind).
X k) Eliminate all federal education standards and testing requirements for K-12 students (No Child Left Behind).
testing done as child enters grade, mid-year and at end of year to compare child's progress

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding employment.

X a) Increase funding for national job-training programs that retrain displaced workers or teach skills needed in today’s job market.
X b) Reduce government regulation of the private sector.
X c) Encourage employers to offer child care services, flex-time scheduling, comp-time, and unpaid leave for family emergencies.
d) Increase the federal minimum wage.
e) Support the right of workers to unionize.
f) Eliminate all federal programs designed to reduce unemployment.
g) Include sexual orientation in federal anti-discrimination laws.
h) Include gender identity in federal anti-discrimination laws.
i) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the environment and energy.

a) Strengthen the regulation and enforcement of the Clean Water Act.
b) Strengthen the regulation and enforcement of the Clean Air Act.
X c) Support increased development of traditional energy resources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil).
X d) Strengthen emission controls on all gasoline and diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles.
X e) Strengthen fuel efficiency standards on all gasoline and diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles.
X f) Support domestic oil exploration in areas that are currently restricted.
X g) Encourage further development and use of alternative fuels.
X h) Support the use of ethanol as an alternative fuel.
X i) Support research and development of nuclear reactors as an alternative energy source.
X j) Allow energy producers to trade pollution credits under "cap and trade" laws.
k) Support international mandatory emission targets to limit global warming.
l) Support international voluntary emission targets to limit global warming.
m) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding guns.On (c) and (d), indicate what levels (#1-6) you support for the following categories.

X a) Allow individuals to carry concealed guns.
b) Ban the sale, ownership or possession of handguns except by law enforcement and other government officials.
Maintain Status c) Enforcement of existing restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
Maintain Status d) Restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
e) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding health.

a) Implement a universal healthcare program to guarantee coverage to all Americans, regardless of income.
X b) Expand eligibility for tax-free medical savings accounts.
c) Allow the importation of prescription drugs into the United States.
d) Support expanding prescription drug coverage under Medicare.
X e) Offer tax credits to individuals and small businesses to offset the cost of insurance coverage.
X f) Support expanding child healthcare programs.
g) Providing healthcare is not a responsibility of the federal government.
h) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding immigration.

a) Decrease the number of legal immigrants allowed into the country.
X b) Establish English as the official national language.
X c) Support a temporary worker program.
X d) Support harsher financial punishments for those who knowingly employ illegal immigrants.
e) Support amnesty for illegal immigrants already working in the United States.
f) Illegal immigrants should have to return to their countries of origin before being considered for citizenship.
X g) Illegal immigrants should be given a pathway to citizenship.
X h) Support merit-based visas over family-based visas.
i) Other or expanded principles

International AidIndicate which principles you support (if any) regarding international aid.International PolicyIndicate which principles you support (if any) regarding international policy.International TradeIndicate which principles you support (if any) regarding international trade.

X a) Support the United States granting aid to countries when extraordinary circumstances cause disaster and threaten civilian lives.
X b) Support the United States granting aid to countries when it is in the security interests of the United States.
c) Eliminate United States aid for any nation with documented human rights abuses.
d) Aid granted by the United States should be scaled back and eventually eliminated.
e) Other or expanded principles
Yes a) Should the United States continue to provide leadership in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process?
Undecided b) Should the United States support the creation of a Palestinian state?
Undecided c) Should the United States impose greater international sanctions on Iran if it continues to defy United Nations mandates?
Yes d) Should the United States support the Lebanese government against insurgent forces?
Undecided e) Should the United States maintain its troop levels in Iraq?
No f) Should the United States withdraw its troops from Iraq?
Yes h) Should the United States apply greater economic and diplomatic sanctions against North Korea if it fails to abide by its agreement to suspend its nuclear program?
Undecided i) Should the United States increase financial support for Afghanistan?
Undecided j) Should the United States increase military support for Afghanistan?
Yes k) Should the United States trade nuclear fuel to India for civilian purposes?
No l) Should the United States decrease financial support for Pakistan?
No m) Should the United States decrease military support for Pakistan?
Undecided n) Should the United States be involved in bringing an end to the violence in Darfur, Sudan?
Undecided o) Should the United States be involved in bringing an end to the violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Undecided p) Should the United States provide economic and military support to the Transitional Government of Somalia?
Yes q) Should the United States use sanctions to encourage the government of Zimbabwe to end its human rights abuses?
Yes r) Should the United States support the creation of an independent nation of Kosovo?
s) Other or expanded principles
Undecided a) Do you support the United States imposing economic sanctions on China?
No b) Do you support the United States imposing trade sanctions on Venezuela?
Yes c) Do you support the United States involvement in free trade agreements?
Yes d) Do you support the United States involvement in intergovernmental organizations dedicated to trade?
e) Other or expanded principles
Withdrawal based on recommendations from in-theatre commanders and Iraqi government

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding national security.

Yes a) Do you support using military tribunals to try suspected terrorists when ordinary civilian courts are deemed inappropriate or impractical?
Undecided b) Should law enforcement agencies have greater discretion to monitor domestic communications, to prevent future terrorist attacks?
Undecided c) Should the United States hold foreign states accountable for terrorists who operate in their country?
No d) Should the federal government increase funding to states and cities for homeland security?
No e) Do you support pre-emptive military strikes against countries deemed to be a threat to United States national security?
No f) Do you support the creation of a federal identification card system?
No g) Do you support long-term use of National Guard troops to supplement the armed forces in assignments overseas?
Yes h) Should the United States expand its missile defense shield?
i) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding social issues.

No a) Should same-sex couples be allowed to marry?
Undecided b) Do you support a federal constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman?
Yes c) Do you support federal funding for research on existing embryonic stem cell lines?
Undecided d) Do you support federal funding to create lines of stem cells from new embryos?
Undecided e) Should the federal government consider race and gender in government contracting decisions?
Undecided f) Should the federal government continue affirmative action programs?
Yes g) Should the federal government regulate internet gambling?
h) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding Social Security.

X a) Allow workers to invest a portion of their payroll tax in private accounts that they manage themselves.
b) Ensure the viability of Social Security by increasing the payroll tax.
X c) Decrease benefits paid to retirees.
X d) Support proportional increases of Social Security benefits based on the cost of living index.
X e) Raise the retirement age for individual eligibility to receive full Social Security benefits.
(c) not current

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding welfare and poverty.

X a) Require welfare recipients to spend at least 40 hours a week in a combination of work and training programs.
X b) Continue to give states and local governments flexibility in and responsibility for welfare programs through federal block grants.
c) Support housing assistance for welfare recipients.
d) Abolish all federal welfare programs.
e) Other or expanded principles
Please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.

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