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Susan Collins MyOcracy topics and responses
Criminal JusticeIncrease the number of police officers working in high-crime communities - 03/23/2007: Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program
- 01/23/2007: Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program
Use of treatment centers for violators of criminal laws targeting drug-use - 06/18/2008: Provide prison inmates with drug addiction treatment
- 11/10/1999: Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses
Civil RightsAbortion rights: Women should choose - 01/06/2009: Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception
- 03/14/2008: Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP
- 03/13/2008: Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion
- 10/18/2007: Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions
- 07/25/2006: Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions
- 03/12/2003: Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life
- 06/20/2000: Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions
Support for gun rights - 09/25/2013: Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty
- 04/17/2013: Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets
- 09/06/2007: Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership
- 07/29/2005: Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers
- 05/20/1999: Voted NO on background checks at gun shows
- 05/11/1999: Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows
Prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation - 06/24/2009: ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays
- 06/11/2002: Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes
- 06/20/2000: Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation
Support marriage rights between same-sex individuals - 11/04/2013: Co-sponsored Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
- 12/31/2006: by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance
- 06/07/2006: Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage
Support for gun control measures - 04/02/2009: Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains
- 03/02/2004: Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence
Economic IssuesTaxes for wealthier tax payers: Less - 02/13/2008: Voted YES on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M
- 03/21/2007: Voted YES on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million
- 12/31/2006: by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation
- 08/03/2006: Voted YES on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts
- 06/08/2006: Voted YES on permanently repealing the `death tax`
- 02/02/2006: Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends
- 11/18/2005: Voted YES on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends
- 05/23/2003: Voted YES on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years
- 04/02/1998: Voted YES on requiring super-majority for raising taxes
Reduce taxes for middle class tax payers - 03/13/2008: Voted YES on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset
- 03/23/2007: Voted YES on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax
Reduce taxes for small businesses - 12/31/2003: by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record
Taxes for wealthier tax payers: More - 03/13/2008: Voted YES on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million
Education IssuesSupport school vouchers - 03/02/2000: Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts
- 06/24/1998: Voted YES on education savings accounts
- 09/30/1997: Voted YES on school vouchers in DC
Reduce federal government involvement with public education - 10/26/2005: Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies
- 04/04/2001: Voted NO on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction
- 03/09/1999: Voted YES on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules
Environmental IssuesOppose domestic continental drilling to tap new oil sources - 11/03/2005: Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR
- 03/16/2005: Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
- 04/06/2000: Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling
Oppose cap-and-trade programs to address industrial emissions - 04/01/2009: Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade
- 06/16/2005: Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%)
Use tax incentives to promote efficient energy production and conservation - 03/19/2004: Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy
Oppose off-shore drilling to tap new oil sources - 06/21/2007: Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies
Support cap-and-trade programs to address industrial emissions - 01/16/2007: Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Increase tax incentives for solar energy development and use - 06/16/1999: Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy
Regulate average miles-per-gallon production for consumer vehicles - 03/13/2002: Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months
Healthcare IssuesLower eligibility age for Medicare to increase coverage of older taxpayers - 04/14/2011: Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy
- 07/15/2008: Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare
- 03/13/2008: Voted YES on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium
- 02/02/2006: Voted YES on expanding enrollment period for Medicare Part D
Increase amount of children covered by Medicaid reimbursements for health costs - 01/29/2009: Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program
- 11/01/2007: Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility
Reduce government involvement in the provision of health insurance for taxpayers - 05/20/2003: Let states make bulk Rx purchases, and other innovations
ImmigrationIncrease the number of work visas granted to foreign workers each year - 04/10/2008: Increase limitations for H-1B, H-2B, and L-visas
- 05/25/2006: Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program
- 07/23/1998: Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work
- 05/18/1998: Voted YES on visas for skilled workers
Provide amnesty for undocumented individuals - 03/13/2008: Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities"
- 05/18/2006: Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship
Oppose amnesty for undocumented individuals - 06/28/2007: Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform
Increase border security between U.S. and Mexico - 09/29/2006: Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border
Allow in-state tuition at public universities and colleges for undocumented students - 06/24/1997: Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants
Oppose in-state tuition at public universities and colleges for undocumented students - 05/18/2006: Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security
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