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Timothy Geithner should remain Secretary of the Treasury. "I have total confidence in President Obama and I will support the team he puts together as long as he has confidence in them."
Kathleen Sebelius is a good choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Voted YES to approve confirmation
Sonia Sotomayor is a good choice to replace Justice Souter. President Obama listened to voices like former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in recognizing that diversity on the bench is essential
Barack Obama's election does represent the fulfillment of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'dream.' Tuesday, that long-awaited, long-fought-for dream of equality was realized.
Israel's military action in Gaza has been appropriate. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution
The post-cease fire Israeli air strikes in Gaza were justified. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution
Governor Blagojevich should resign. "We write to insist that you step down as Governor of Illinois..."
John McCain and Barack Obama should not suspend their campaigns until Congress passes a bailout plan. McCain shouldn't crawl into a corner with a blanket
Sarah Palin was not a good choice for John McCain's vice presidential candidate. Dangerous choice
Congress should pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill. Boxer is a co-sponsor of S. 22.
The U.S. government should not privatize the Postal Service. Boxer co-sponsored the "Mail Delivery Protection Act"
Congress should not place a moratorium on earmarks. Boxer voted against the moratorium in the Senate
The Military Commissions Act of 2006 is unconstitutional. Co-sponsored "Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007"
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should not include immunity for telecom companies. Boxer opposes bill with telecom immunity
California's electoral votes should not be divided by congressional district. Boxer spoke out against Republican-led initiative.
The District of Columbia should have a seat in Congress. Boxer co-sponsored D. C. House Voting Rights Act of 2007
Iraq should be divided into three autonomous regions. Boxer voted for Iraqi federalism
The United States should not allow Mexican trucks to transport goods on U.S. highways. Boxer voted against the program
The U.S. should not declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. Boxer voted "Nay"
People convicted of felonies should have voting rights. Boxer Cosponsors Count Every Vote Act
The U.S. should end the travel ban to Cuba. Co-Sponsored S.721: A bill to allow travel between the United States and Cuba
The U.S. should not implement a carbon tax. "There's No Support For It"
The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act is not constitutional. Boxer Will Push For Reversal
There should be more measures restricting the right to own and carry a firearm. Boxer would have extended assault weapons ban
Israel should build a wall along the West Bank. Boxer co-sponsored resolution
Presidential elections should be decided by popular vote. Boxer co-sponsors amendment
The U.S. should not store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Boxer Voted Nay
Congress should not fund a troop surge in Iraq. Boxer Co-Sponsored Kennedy's "Anti-Surge" Bill
Congress should not eliminate the estate tax. Not generally, but for family farms
The War on Terror has not been effective. "This is unacceptable"
Social Security should not include private retirement accounts. Boxer Against Private Accounts
People residing illegally in the United States should be offered a path to citizenship. Boxer: Path To Legality
Iraq is engaged in a civil war. In Her Own Words
The invasion of Iraq has not been successful. Boxer: Iraq Has Made Us Less Safe
The U.S. should build a fence along the Mexican border. The U.S. Should Build a Fence Along the Mexican border.
The U.S. should implement a guest-worker program. The U.S. Should Implement a guest-worker program.
A civil war is likely in Iraq. Boxer: Iraq headed toward civil war
The use of torture as an interrogation technique cannot be justified. Torture Does Not Make Us Safer
President Bush should be censured. Boxer Co-Sponsored the Resolution
The U.S. should end the embargo against Cuba. Time to end the embargo against Cuba.