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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Homeland Security
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- 2016: Trial, then hang Hillary Clinton for treason. (Feb 2019)
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Jim Justice on Homeland Security
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Democratic governor:
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- More programs for National Guard and veterans. (Jan 2019)
- Exempt military retirees from the state income tax. (Nov 2015)
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Ben Salango on Homeland Security
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| Democratic Governor Challenger:
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Stephen Noble Smith on Homeland Security
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| Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Ron Stollings on Homeland Security
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Woody Thrasher on Homeland Security
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Homeland Security
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Senate:
WV 2020: 2020 WV Governor's race
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Don Blankenship on Homeland Security
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WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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- Terrorism no excuse to violate 4th, 5th amendments. (May 2020)
- Oppose conscription; register for the draft. (May 2020)
- Opposed to U.S. forces serving under foreign command. (May 2020)
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John Buckley on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Supports smaller & less expensive military. (Sep 2014)
- National Defense Authorization Act is Big Brother spying. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes NSA spying & foreign policy meddling. (Aug 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Weak Iraq policy let ISIS foment into power. (Oct 2014)
- 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 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)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
- Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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Carte Goodwin on Homeland Security
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Evan Jenkins on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Increase military spending & upgrade equipment. (Dec 2017)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Zane Lawhorn on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Increase funding to states and cities for homeland security. (Nov 2006)
- Supports military draft, if needed, but not needed now. (Feb 2006)
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Joe Manchin III on Homeland Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Higher National Guard pay & tuition waivers. (Nov 2008)
- Covenant to support our troops in Iraq. (Feb 2008)
- Tuition assistance and service bonuses for Desert Storm vets. (Jan 2005)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
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Pat McGeehan on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Oppose PATRIOT Act and other 4th amendment infringements. (Nov 2013)
- National defense is federal government's primary function. (Nov 2013)
- Only fight under a US Commander; not a UN Commander. (Nov 2013)
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Patrick Morrisey on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Strong national defense preserves American freedom. (Feb 2018)
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Richard Ojeda on Homeland Security
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John Raese on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Military tribunals & phone taps ok for war on terror. (Aug 2006)
- We were weak on 9/11 & we must never allow that again. (May 2006)
- Supports banning military gay marriage. (Oct 2012)
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- Rein in our bloated military budget. (Mar 2018)
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Natalie Tennant on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Help returning veterans find jobs and start businesses. (Nov 2012)
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Evan Jenkins on Homeland Security
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Increase military spending & upgrade equipment. (Dec 2017)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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David McKinley on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Carol Miller on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 3):
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- Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Alex Mooney on Homeland Security
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Opposes targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Nick Rahall on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (WV-3):
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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 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 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 NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Homeland Security
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Honor and support military as guardians of our freedoms. (May 2016)
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Jeff Kessler on Homeland Security
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| Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Joe Manchin III on Homeland Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Higher National Guard pay & tuition waivers. (Nov 2008)
- Covenant to support our troops in Iraq. (Feb 2008)
- Tuition assistance and service bonuses for Desert Storm vets. (Jan 2005)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Homeland Security
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Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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- Our troops safeguard us from terrorism and protect freedom. (Sep 2011)
- State cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs. (Jan 2011)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Weak Iraq policy let ISIS foment into power. (Oct 2014)
- 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 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)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
- Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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Cecil Underwood on Homeland Security
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| Republican Candidate 2000:
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Bob Wise on Homeland Security
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
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Hiram Lewis on Homeland Security
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Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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- Supports strong homeland security and defense. (Jan 2006)
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Rick Snuffer on Homeland Security
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Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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- Supports strong national defense & going after terrorists. (Jan 2006)
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Jay Wolfe on Homeland Security
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2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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- Military tribunals ok; monitoring domestic communications ok. (Aug 2008)
- Expand missile defense; support pre-emptive military strikes. (Aug 2008)
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Robert Byrd on Homeland Security
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Required public disclosure of where DHS money is going. (Sep 2009)
- Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
- Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on 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 YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
- Rated 90% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
- Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
- Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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John Rockefeller on Homeland Security
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Increased the budget for the VA by over $2 billion. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
- Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
- Rated 90% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace 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)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
- Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
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Bob Wise on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
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Alan Mollohan on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (WV-1):
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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)
- Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES 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 supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted NO 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 44% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
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