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Race and ethnicity should be a factor in hiring and promotion. Require hiring more women & minorities

The Obama Administration's handling of the auto bailout has been satisfactory. "critical and commendable goals" of protecting taxpayers' investment, moving toward energy independence, and helping the companies and the U.S. auto industry survive.

Congress should enact the Employee Free Choice Act. “We'll look and see if we can get enough votes to pass it,” Reid told reporters today. “I certainly think we can.”

Congress should tax AIG bonuses. Recipients of these bonuses will not be able to keep all of their money

The U.S. government should try to recoup AIG bonuses. AIG execs won't keep the money

The economic stimulus plan should include a 'Buy American' provision. ...strongly in support of the "Buy American" amendments.

The U.S. federal government should provide financial support to its auto industry. Pelosi, Reid Urge Paulson to Extend Aid to Carmakers

The federal government's financial bailout package will help stabilize the U.S. economy. But given the situation, supporting this legislation is the only way to make the best of a crisis and return our country to a path of economic stability, prosperity and growth.

Congress should increase the cap on federally insured bank deposits. Voted in favor of HR 1424

The U.S. is undergoing the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. we face what economists call the gravest economic danger since the Great Depression

The federal government is most responsible for the current financial crisis. eight years of deregulation policies have brought us to this dangerous ground

Bush Administration policies have had a negative impact on the economy. "Unfortunately, what we are seeing on Wall Street is the legacy of the Bush-McCain economic policies that have failed this nation"

Congress should not issue a second round of the 2008 stimulus checks. Favors a comprehensive infrastructure plan over rebate checks

Corporations should pay heavier taxes on windfall profits. Reid sponsors windfall profit tax on oil

The government should provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. Reid sponsors S.2636

The U.S. should not pass the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. "Will be adding one more mistake to his legacy..."

Bankruptcy courts should have the power to adjust home mortgages. Provision "would stabilize the housing market" and protect families and investors

The U.S. should not enact a balanced budget amendment. Voted NO on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment

Performance fees of hedge fund managers should be taxed as capital gains. Reid voted to retain capital gains treatment for hedge funds

Congress should increase the federal minimum wage. A raise for America’s workers before a raise for Congress

EVIDENCE: Should the U.S. government implement a moratorium on home foreclosures? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should Ben Bernanke be reappointed as Federal Reserve Chairman in 2010? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should Congress follow "pay as you go" budget rules? Yes

UNKNOWN: Should Lehman Brothers have been bailed out by the federal government?

UNKNOWN: Should organic farmers receive additional federal subsidies?

UNKNOWN: Is capitalism the most effective economic system?

UNKNOWN: How does outsourcing affect the U.S. economy?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. increase the cap on visas for skilled workers?

UNKNOWN: Should AIG have been bailed out by the federal government?

UNKNOWN: Will the U.S. economy go into recession in 2008?

UNKNOWN: Should food contain country-of-origin labeling?

UNKNOWN: Will the financial crisis lead to another economic depression?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. end agricultural subsidies?

UNKNOWN: Should governments subsidize property insurance coverage for natural disasters?

UNKNOWN: Should governments infuse capital directly into failing banks as part of their response to the financial crisis?

UNKNOWN: Should victims of major natural disasters be granted special relief in bankruptcy?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. provide tax breaks for businesses that do not outsource?

UNKNOWN: Do the economic benefits of a weak U.S. dollar outweigh the costs?

UNKNOWN: Should Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac be nationalized?

UNKNOWN: Should the Treasury Department block severance packages for Fannie and Freddie corporate executives?