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Health care reform legislation will be passed in 2009. "We're going to get it done"

Healthcare reform should include a government-sponsored health insurance option. ...will give people a broader range of choices and inject competition into the health care market...

There should be no limits on the amount of damages awarded in medical malpractice suits. I'm not advocating caps on malpractice awards

The U.S. is prepared for a flu pandemic. “Every American should know that the federal government is prepared to do whatever necessary to control the impact of this virus."

Medical providers should not have the right to refuse medical care they find morally objectionable. It raises troubling issues about access to basic health care for women

The use of birth control is not equivalent to abortion. Senators to Leavitt: Abandon Attempt to Undermine Women's Health

Health insurance pricing should not favor those who meet physical standards. Under Obama's plan Insurers would have to issue every applicant a policy, and charge fair and stable premiums that will not depend upon health status.

The government should regulate the cost of healthcare. Watchdog group creates standards to ensure fairness, affordability, accessibility

The FDA's drug approval process is not effective. Voted for S. 1082: Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act

The government should require labeling of genetically modified food. "wants food labeled for its country of origin, and marked if it’s genetically modified"

The U.S. should expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). "Putting ideology ahead of compassion and common sense"

Employers should be required to offer health insurance to full-time employees. It's in there

Adults should not be required by law to purchase health insurance. Pay for it some other way

The U.S. should not implement a single-payer health care system. A three part plan

A universal healthcare system would require a tax increase. Obama pays for healthcare by foregoing tax cuts

A legal guardian should be able to make life and death medical decisions for an individual in a persistant vegetative state if there is no living will. "Should Have Fought More For Making Sure Familes Make Decisions"

The government should negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. Senator Obama: "Drug negotiation is the smart thing to do and the right thing to do"

The FDA should regulate tobacco products. Obama cosponsor

The U.S. should do more to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. 'A global leader in the fight against AIDS'

The U.S. government should provide universal healthcare. Obama Is Determined For Universal Health Care

People do have a right to affordable healthcare. "A right for everyone, not a privilege for the few."

The U.S. should permit the import of prescription drugs from Canada. Purchase in Canada and bring back

EVIDENCE: Should there be limits on the amount of damages awarded in medical malpractice suits? No

EVIDENCE: Should abortion coverage be excluded from government-sponsored health insurance programs? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should the U.S. implement a single-payer health care system? Yes

The government should regulate the cost of healthcare. Watchdog group creates standards to ensure fairness, affordability, accessibility

UNKNOWN: When does life begin?

UNKNOWN: Are food testing standards in America effective?

The U.S. government should provide universal healthcare. Obama Is Determined For Universal Health Care

UNKNOWN: Are FDA rulings affected by special interests?

UNKNOWN: Is sexual orientation immutable?

UNKNOWN: Are vaccines containing thimerosal safe?

UNKNOWN: Should the FDA ban aspartame?

UNKNOWN: Should physician-assisted suicide be legal?

UNKNOWN: Should Plan B be available over-the-counter to women under the age of 18?

UNKNOWN: Is abstinence-only sex education effective?

UNKNOWN: Do you use lip balm regularly?

UNKNOWN: Should contraceptives be covered by health insurance plans?

UNKNOWN: Should the government impose smoking bans?

UNKNOWN: Is "third-hand smoke" a viable concern?