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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Dan Feltes on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Ensure veterans get access to basic benefits and housing. (Jan 2014)
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Maggie Hassan on Homeland Security
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Democratic Governor:
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- Terrorist attacks strengthen our resolve to defeat ISIS. (Nov 2015)
- Thank veterans for unyielding dedication to our freedom. (Feb 2014)
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Jilletta Jarvis on Homeland Security
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Libertarian candidate for governor of New Hampshire:
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- Don't expand the military. (Jul 2018)
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Molly Kelly on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for governor of New Hampshire:
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- Take care of the veterans and meet their needs. (Oct 2018)
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Steve Marchand on Homeland Security
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Chris Sununu on Homeland Security
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Transgendered people in military ok. (Mar 2018)
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Colin Van Ostern on Homeland Security
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Andru Volinsky on Homeland Security
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Senate:
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Scott Brown on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Strip US citizenship from terrorists who fight overseas. (Oct 2014)
- Spend to defeat terrorists, not to protect them. (Jan 2010)
- Supports enhanced interrogation techniques. (Jan 2010)
- No constitutional rights for enemy combatants. (Jan 2010)
- Culture of patriotism; vigorous homeland defense. (Sep 2009)
- Member of Massachusetts National Guard JAG Corps. (Sep 2009)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
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Maggie Hassan on Homeland Security
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Terrorist attacks strengthen our resolve to defeat ISIS. (Nov 2015)
- Thank veterans for unyielding dedication to our freedom. (Feb 2014)
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Andy Martin on Homeland Security
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Corky Messner on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Build up defense but spend money wisely. (Aug 2020)
- Invest in a strong national defense, latest technology. (Jun 2020)
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Bill O`Brien on Homeland Security
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Jim Rubens on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- The surveillance state is not OK: limit the NSA. (Feb 2014)
- NSA infringes Constitution and causes citizen distrust. (Nov 2013)
- Eliminate unneeded defense spending; shrink military budget. (Nov 2013)
- NSA gathering data on citizens is abusive & unconstitutional. (Nov 2013)
- War for national security only; world's strongest military. (Nov 2013)
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Jeanne Shaheen on Homeland Security
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Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Support military spending, but don't undercut diplomacy. (May 2020)
- Fight to stop sexual assault in the military. (Oct 2014)
- No more base closures; protect Pease & KC-46A tanker. (Oct 2014)
- Tireless advocate for keeping our commitment to veterans. (Jul 2014)
- Oppose the Bush doctrine of preemption. (Sep 2008)
- Participate in ICC as observer, while safeguarding troops. (Sep 2008)
- Ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Homeland Security
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
- Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Opposes banning military gay marriage. (Oct 2012)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
- Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
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Karen Testerman on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Our military should be prepared, ready and able. (Jan 2014)
- Rebuild our forces for adversaries like Chinese & Russians. (Dec 2013)
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House:
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Frank Guinta on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (NH-1):
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- Keep national defense the strongest force in the world. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Supports targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Annie Kuster on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Nov 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
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Chris Pappas on Homeland Security
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Carol Shea-Porter on Homeland Security
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
- Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Opposes banning military gay marriage. (Oct 2012)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
- Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mark Connolly on Homeland Security
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| Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Derek Dextraze on Homeland Security
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Independent 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Expand the military; it is just getting to small for me. (Mar 2016)
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Jon Lavoie on Homeland Security
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| Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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John Lynch on Homeland Security
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Democratic NH Governor:
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- Fight closing the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. (Nov 2006)
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Jeanne Shaheen on Homeland Security
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Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Support military spending, but don't undercut diplomacy. (May 2020)
- Fight to stop sexual assault in the military. (Oct 2014)
- No more base closures; protect Pease & KC-46A tanker. (Oct 2014)
- Tireless advocate for keeping our commitment to veterans. (Jul 2014)
- Oppose the Bush doctrine of preemption. (Sep 2008)
- Participate in ICC as observer, while safeguarding troops. (Sep 2008)
- Ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Craig Benson on Homeland Security
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| Former Republican Governor (2003-2004):
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Mark Fernald on Homeland Security
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| Former Democratic Governor (until 1996):
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Burt Cohen on Homeland Security
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2004 former Democratic challenger; state Senator:
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- Supports Veterans Funding Act. (Nov 2003)
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Doris Haddock on Homeland Security
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2004 former Democratic challenger:
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- Stop hatching new terrorists. (Oct 2004)
- More thoughtful policies prevents need for security spending. (Sep 2004)
- Support our troops by avoiding sending them into harm’s way. (Sep 2004)
- Justice stops terrorism, war does not. (Apr 2003)
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Bill Zeliff on Homeland Security
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Tom Alciere on Homeland Security
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2010 GOP challenger (lost primary); formerly State Rep:
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- I oppose the Patriot Act. (Mar 2010)
- Close down US armed forces bases abroad. (Mar 2010)
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Charlie Bass on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (NH-2):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Jim Bender on Homeland Security
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2010 Republican Senate Challenger:
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- We must have strongest defensive capabilities in the world. (Aug 2010)
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Ken Blevens on Homeland Security
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Jeb Bradley on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Judd Gregg on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator (NH):
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- Voted YES 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 NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
- Voted NO on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
- Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Paul Hodes on Homeland Security
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Democrat:
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- Reform the Patriot Act to protect individual freedoms. (Nov 2006)
- Take any and all reasonable action to defend our citizens. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
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Paul Hodes on Homeland Security
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Democrat:
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- Reform the Patriot Act to protect individual freedoms. (Nov 2006)
- Take any and all reasonable action to defend our citizens. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
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John Sununu on Homeland Security
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1):
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- Support the PATRIOT act with additional civil safeguards. (Aug 2008)
- Military tribunals OK; reading domestic mail & email OK. (Nov 2002)
- Voted YES 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 NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO 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 NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
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Kelly Ayotte on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Husband is an Iraq war veteran. (Dec 2009)
- Support members of military when they return from overseas. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
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Don Bolduc on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Green Alert: find post-traumatic stressed veterans. (Jun 2019)
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John Sununu on Homeland Security
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1):
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- Support the PATRIOT act with additional civil safeguards. (Aug 2008)
- Military tribunals OK; reading domestic mail & email OK. (Nov 2002)
- Voted YES 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 NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO 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 NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
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