Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL) - Politics

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Memos about CIA torture techniques should have been released by the Obama Administration. I believe our country is stronger and safer as a result of ending torture and releasing these memos.

Federal judge Jay Bybee should be impeached for authoring memos that justified Bush Administration interrogation techniques. We’ve already seen that he’s willing to interpret the laws in ways that are counter to the fundamental values of our country. I think that is a proper response.

There are not persuasive non-religious reasons for prohibiting abortions. I will continue to oppose any attempts in Congress to limit, restrict or deny a women’s right to choose.

The U.S. should set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. Schakowsky voted for a timetable in Iraq.

Iraq is engaged in a civil war. The situation in Iraq is not improving and our mission in Iraq is becoming more precarious as our troops struggle to contain a civil war

People residing illegally in the United States should be offered a path to citizenship. Schakowsky wants to give illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship

Vice President Dick Cheney should be impeached. Schakowsky co-sponsored impeaching Dick Cheney for lying about Iraq

The U.S. should not build a fence along the Mexican border. Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border

The District of Columbia should have a seat in Congress. Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress

The federal government should subsidize Amtrak. Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M

The U.S. should not deploy more troops to Iraq. I opposed the war in Iraq before it began and I believe it is time to begin withdrawing our troops from Iraq.

Roe v. Wade should not be overturned. This historic decision put reproductive choice back in the hands of women and gave them safe, medical options.

The U.S. should not set up permanent military bases in Iraq. Cosponser of H. Con. Res. 197 - A resolution prohibiting permanent military bases in Iraq

Congress should not fund a troop surge in Iraq. Cosponser of H.R. 4232- The End the War in Iraq Act

The United States' strategy in Iraq should be to withdraw military forces from Iraq immediately. Cosponser of H.J. Res. 73 - To redeploy U. S. Forces from Iraq

Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, it was not justified. I opposed the war in Iraq before it began

The invasion of Iraq has not been successful. We have suffered thousands of American causalities and spent billions of dollars on an unnecessary war that has not secured Iraq.

The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act is not constitutional. The ruling sets a dangerous precedent by banning a critical medical procedure that physicians use to save a woman’s life.

There should be more measures restricting the right to own and carry a firearm. I call on my colleagues to pass tougher gun laws

The U.S. should not restrict prisoners' access to lawyers at Guantanamo Bay. "We are gathered to object"

Hillary Clinton should drop out of the presidential race. "There really are no options left, so now the decision is really the exit plan"

The U.S. should end the embargo against Cuba. The U.S. has an opportunity to play a positive role in Cuba by lifting the economic embargo

The U.S. embargo on Cuba has not been effective. SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON CASTRO'S RESIGNATION

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should not include immunity for telecom companies. Schakowksy among 29 in House opposing immunity

Congress should have oversight over private military contractors. "Therir main obligation is to their employer, not...their country."

The surge in military troops has not made progress in Iraq. "The President's surge has failed and there is no end in sight"

Congress should not approve arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Schakowsky opposes sale

Barack Obama should win the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. Schakowsky for Obama

The U.S. military should not maintain its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy. Schakowsky is a co-sponsor

EVIDENCE: What effect are President Obama's national security policies having on the threat of terrorist attacks in the U.S.? Decreasing the threat

EVIDENCE: Should Congress pass President Obama's $819 billion stimulus package? Yes

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. negotiate with Iran directly?

UNKNOWN: What should be the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan?

UNKNOWN: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be the President of the United States?

UNKNOWN: What parental involvement should be required in the abortion decision of a minor?

UNKNOWN: When should the government permit late term abortions?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.N. impose sanctions on Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should Georgia become a member of NATO?

UNKNOWN: What are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with Iran?

UNKNOWN: Does Iran pose a significant threat to America's national security?