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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Stacey Abrams on Homeland Security
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender:
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- Give military base residents tuition & teaching certificates. (Mar 2017)
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Keisha Lance Bottoms on Homeland Security
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Atlanta Mayor:
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- Trans military ban dangerous and discriminatory policy. (Jan 2019)
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Casey Cagle on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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Jason Carter on Homeland Security
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Nathan Deal on Homeland Security
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10):
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- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- 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 NO 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Shane Hazel on Homeland Security
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Libertarian challenger for Governor:
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Hunter Hill on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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Andrew Hunt on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Governor Challenger:
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- Opposes expanding the military. (Sep 2014)
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Vernon Jones on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Military tribunals ok; domestic spying not ok. (Jul 2008)
- Supports missile shield & pre-emptive military strikes. (Jul 2008)
- Find the terrorists no matter where they are. (Jun 2008)
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Brian Kemp on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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Kandiss Taylor on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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Senate:
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Jim Barksdale on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Protect our military installations from BRAC closures. (Aug 2016)
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John Barrow on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (GA-12):
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- Pursue and root out terrorists and their supporters. (Nov 2004)
- Supports increased federal funding for community safety. (Nov 2004)
- Giving food stamps to our troops is scandalous. (Nov 2004)
- End the Disabled Veterans Tax and preserve VA benefits. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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)
- Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Paul Broun on Homeland Security
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Republican:
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- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jan 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Jan 2014)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Jason Carter on Homeland Security
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Democratic challenger for 2-year special election:
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Doug Collins on Homeland Security
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Republican challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Ensure America never bows down to her enemies. (Nov 2012)
- Protect citizenry from terrorists while respecting rights. (Nov 2012)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Phil Gingrey on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (GA-11):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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 NO 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)
- Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Derrick Grayson on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Stop borrowing money to fight unjust, undeclared wars. (Oct 2015)
- Give veterans priority for treatment and services. (Oct 2015)
- 900 military bases in 150 countries is an empire. (Apr 2015)
- Make VA services easier for veterans. (Apr 2015)
- Reform VA care for veterans to reduce suicides and shootings. (Apr 2014)
- Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Karen Handel on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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Shane Hazel on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Senate nominee:
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Johnny Isakson on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6):
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- Take the fight to the terrorists. (Oct 2004)
- Ensure that military personnel have needed resources. (Aug 2004)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 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 YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 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)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Jack Kingston on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (GA-1):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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 NO 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Nov 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2013)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Matt Lieberman on Homeland Security
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Democratic challenger for 2-year special election:
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Kelly Loeffler on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Voted for Defense bill renaming bases honoring Confederates. (Oct 2020)
- We must fully support America's true heroes. (Jun 2020)
- Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Jon Ossoff on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Don't undermine private communications & strong encryption. (Apr 2017)
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David Perdue on Homeland Security
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Republican challenger:
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- US must address global security crisis with strong defense. (Apr 2015)
- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Pro-defense spending, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tom Price on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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)
- Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Valencia Stovall on Homeland Security
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Independent challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Don't expand the military. (Oct 2020)
- Increase defense spending with accountability. (Oct 2020)
- Peace de-emphasized military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Amanda Swafford on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Oppose private prison industry and domestic wiretapping. (Oct 2014)
- Opposes expanding the armed forces. (Oct 2014)
- Superior nuclear arsenal is not necessary. (Sep 2014)
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Ed Tarver on Homeland Security
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Democratic GA-2 Senate Challenger:
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Ted Terry on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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Teresa Tomlinson on Homeland Security
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Raphael Warnock on Homeland Security
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Democratic Challenger:
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House:
Rick Allen on Homeland Security
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Republican House Member (District 12):
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- Do everything to keep greatest military in world history. (Nov 2014)
- Maintain a larger nuclear arsenal than our adversaries. (Sep 2014)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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John Barrow on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (GA-12):
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- Pursue and root out terrorists and their supporters. (Nov 2004)
- Supports increased federal funding for community safety. (Nov 2004)
- Giving food stamps to our troops is scandalous. (Nov 2004)
- End the Disabled Veterans Tax and preserve VA benefits. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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)
- Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Sanford Bishop on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (GA-2):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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)
- Voted NO 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 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
- Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
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Buddy Carter on Homeland Security
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Stand up for our military bases. (Sep 2014)
- No NSA surveillance of law-abiding Americans. (Sep 2014)
- Primary federal role is strong military. (Sep 2014)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Doug Collins on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 9):
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- Ensure America never bows down to her enemies. (Nov 2012)
- Protect citizenry from terrorists while respecting rights. (Nov 2012)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Drew Ferguson on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 3):
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- Released Gitmo detainees behind various attacks against US. (Nov 2016)
- Imperative for our military to be at full troop strength. (Nov 2016)
- Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
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Tom Graves on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 14):
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- Fight and win the War on Terror. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Jody Hice on Homeland Security
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Republican House Member (District 10):
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- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
- We must remain strong in the interest of peace & justice. (May 2014)
- Supports targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
- Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Hank Johnson on Homeland Security
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Democrat:
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- Disallow warrantless searches. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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)
- Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
- Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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John Lewis on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (GA-5):
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- 1964: Warned Malcolm X of assassination. (Mar 2010)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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)
- Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted NO on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
- Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (Apr 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
- Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Barry Loudermilk on Homeland Security
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Republican House Member (District 11):
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- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Lucy McBath on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 6):
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Jon Ossoff on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Don't undermine private communications & strong encryption. (Apr 2017)
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Tom Price on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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)
- Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Austin Scott on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 8):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jan 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Jan 2014)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
- Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
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David Scott on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (GA-13):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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)
- Voted NO 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 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Rated Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Lynn Westmoreland on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (GA-8):
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- Strengthen the security around waterways, borders, airports. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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)
- Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
- Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
- Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Rob Woodall on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Sonny Perdue on Homeland Security
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Republican GA Governor:
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- Food security is a key component of national security. (Dec 2018)
- US military has kept America free for over 200 years. (Nov 2004)
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Tom Price on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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)
- Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Allen Buckley on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- We don't need 800+ foreign bases; rest of world only has 60. (Nov 2020)
- Reduce excessive foreign military bases. (Feb 2016)
- Keep US military strong, but solely for defense. (May 2008)
- Bush has overreached in expanding executive power. (May 2008)
- Spend as much as is necessary to get military job done. (Jun 2004)
- Strive for best military in world. (Jun 2004)
- Spend no more and no less than necessary on military. (Jun 2004)
- Fight terrorism primarily through espionage. (Jun 2004)
- Fight terrorism via espionage. (May 2004)
- Peace through strength, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Bob Barr on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger (District 11):
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- Bush deceived Congress about use of Patriot Act. (Oct 2008)
- Supports both pre-emptive and responsive war. (Oct 2008)
- Restore habeas corpus and protect citizens from government. (Apr 2008)
- Restore military to defense; commit to non-intervention. (Apr 2008)
- Real ID Act is Big Government at its worst. (Jan 2008)
- Real ID Act is Big Government at its worst. (Jan 2008)
- Should have impeached Clinton for national security failings. (Jul 2004)
- Loud Congressional critic of government’s abuses of power. (Dec 2003)
- Regrets voting for the USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2003)
- Matrix system and TIA are privacy-invasive programs. (Dec 2003)
- Military tribunals ok, if monitored & defined. (Dec 2003)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Sponsored bill allowing assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Phil Gingrey on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (GA-11):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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 NO 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)
- Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Jack Kingston on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (GA-1):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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 NO 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Nov 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2013)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Roy Barnes on Homeland Security
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Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002):
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- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
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Max Burns on Homeland Security
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 12):
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- 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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Max Cleland on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- OpEd: Lost because more liberal than constituency. (Mar 2010)
- Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO 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 YES 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)
- Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
- Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
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Mac Collins on Homeland Security
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2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative:
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- Voted NO 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 0% 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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Mac Collins on Homeland Security
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Former Republican (until 2005) (District 3):
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- Voted NO 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 0% 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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Paul Coverdell on Homeland Security
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- 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 YES 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 NO 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)
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Newt Gingrich on Homeland Security
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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- Threat of militant Islam is comparable to pre-WWII Nazis. (Jan 2015)
- Snowden should be tried as a felon for releasing secrets. (Jan 2014)
- Train women for combat, even if not formally in combat. (Jan 2013)
- All of us will be in danger for the rest of our lives. (Nov 2011)
- Every tool possible against terrorists, incluing PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2011)
- It's nonsense to disarm America to balance the budget. (Oct 2011)
- Real danger of Iran getting nukes from Pakistan. (Sep 2011)
- We have enemies that want disasters on an enormous scale. (Sep 2011)
- Defense as percentage of GDP is lowest since WWII. (Jul 2011)
- Gitmo lawyers threaten to identify our CIA officers. (May 2010)
- Enemy combatants not entitled to Miranda rights. (May 2010)
- Post-9/11, it's terrorism vs. civilization. (Sep 2009)
- Be prepared in a very militant and aggressive way. (Feb 2009)
- Gingrich-plus-up: $1B increase in 1990s Pentagon funding. (Dec 2007)
- Contain nuclear threats:China, Russia, Pakistan, North Korea. (Sep 2007)
- 1980s: Supported squadron of 132 B-2 stealth bombers. (May 2007)
- Military tribunals to lock people up the way Lincoln did. (May 2007)
- Defend America & allies with information policies. (Dec 2006)
- Defeat al Qaeda; contain N.Korea, Russia, China, & Pakistan. (Oct 2005)
- System that can smuggle slaves can also smuggle terrorists. (Oct 2005)
- Biological threat bigger than nuclear threat. (Sep 2003)
- Downsize the Pentagon to a triangle; decentralize decisions. (Jul 1996)
- Peace through strength, to lead the world. (Jul 1996)
- Wishes he volunteered for Vietnam; exempt due to young kids. (Jun 1995)
- Women not suitable for combat due to infections. (Jun 1995)
- Co-founded Military Reform Caucus as "cheap hawk solution". (Jun 1995)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Denise Majette on Homeland Security
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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- Deficits make it hard to fund the war on terrorism. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Denise Majette on Homeland Security
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
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- Deficits make it hard to fund the war on terrorism. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Zell Miller on Homeland Security
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Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004:
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- Soldiers make freedom of the press, not reporters. (Sep 2004)
- Kerry voted against weapons needed for War on Terror. (Sep 2004)
- Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Sam Nunn on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Nunn-Lugar: funded Russia to destroy 6,670 nuclear warheads. (Nov 2006)
- 1970s: Trained terrorists could gain control of our nukes. (Nov 2006)
- 1992: Honor military culture; no gays in military. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
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Mary Squires on Homeland Security
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2004 former Democratic challenger; State Senator:
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Dale Cardwell on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Saxby Chambliss on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8):
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- More military pay; more training; more new weapons. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 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 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)
- Hiding sources made post-9-11 analysis impossible. (Jul 2004)
- CIA depends too heavily on defectors & not enough on HUMINT. (Jul 2004)
- Administration did not pressure CIA on WMD conclusions. (Jul 2004)
- Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Saxby Chambliss on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8):
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- More military pay; more training; more new weapons. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 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 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)
- Hiding sources made post-9-11 analysis impossible. (Jul 2004)
- CIA depends too heavily on defectors & not enough on HUMINT. (Jul 2004)
- Administration did not pressure CIA on WMD conclusions. (Jul 2004)
- Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Nathan Deal on Homeland Security
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10):
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- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- 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 NO 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Johnny Isakson on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6):
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- Take the fight to the terrorists. (Oct 2004)
- Ensure that military personnel have needed resources. (Aug 2004)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 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 YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 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)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Vernon Jones on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Military tribunals ok; domestic spying not ok. (Jul 2008)
- Supports missile shield & pre-emptive military strikes. (Jul 2008)
- Find the terrorists no matter where they are. (Jun 2008)
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Mike Keown on Homeland Security
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Former GOP Challenger (2010) (District 2):
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Rand Knight on Homeland Security
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Democrat Challenger:
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Josh Lanier on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Close Guantanamo; oppose torture. (May 2008)
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John Linder on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (GA-7):
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- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- 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 Marshall on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (GA-3):
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- Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- 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 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
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Jim Martin on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Real & direct threat must exist before considering war. (Sep 2008)
- Establish a UN Emergency Peace Service. (Sep 2008)
- No new nuclear weapons; no new nuclear explosions. (Sep 2008)
- End torture practices which oppose Geneva Convention. (Sep 2008)
- Sustainable military presence in the Middle East. (Jul 2008)
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Cynthia McKinney on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 4):
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- End the rollback of our civil liberties. (Mar 2008)
- Questions Bush administration involvement in 9/11. (Mar 2008)
- PhD thesis: role of assassination as a state political tool. (Mar 2008)
- Pentagon lost $2.3T; let’s cut their funding. (Feb 2008)
- Maintain habeas corpus; oppose Patriot Act. (Feb 2008)
- Bring home all troops stationed abroad. (Jan 2008)
- we have not had truth about September 11. (Jan 2008)
- Don’t give up liberty in exchange for security. (Jan 2008)
- Criticized excessive secrecy in 9/11 investigation. (Dec 2007)
- Speak out against Pentagon waste, fraud, and abuse. (Dec 2007)
- Allow concurrent veterans’ disability & retired pay. (Dec 2007)
- Suspend use of depleted uranium munitions. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
- Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
- Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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Charlie Norwood on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 10):
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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 emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
- Rated 0% 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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Michelle Nunn on Homeland Security
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Former Democratic Challenger:
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- One-stop shop for veterans, like Hiring Our Heroes. (Nov 2013)
- Private-public partnership for national service. (Jul 2013)
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Mike Thurmond on Homeland Security
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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Carolyn Bourdeaux on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 7):
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Paul Broun on Homeland Security
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Republican:
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- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jan 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Jan 2014)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Andrew Clyde on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 9):
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Marjorie Taylor Greene on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 14):
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Matt Gurtler on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 9):
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Kwanza Hall on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 5):
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Karen Handel on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 6):
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Latham Saddler on Homeland Security
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- Georgia senators are usually experts on national security. (Apr 2021)
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Renee Unterman on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 7):
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Nikema Williams on Homeland Security
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