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Healthcare reform should include a government-sponsored health insurance option. "We've made it clear that we think there should be a public plan," Vice President Biden said yesterday.

Life begins at conception. "I'm prepared as a matter of faith to accept that life begins at the moment of conception."

Abstinence-only sex education is not effective. Co-Sponsored S.1553 to take away abstinence only earmark out of Bush's AIDS prevention plan

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

The U.S. is not prepared for a flu pandemic. Biden co-sponsored Pandemic Preparedness and Response Act

The FDA should regulate tobacco products. Biden co-sponsored Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

Physician-assisted suicide should not be legal. " I am opposed to legalizing physician-assisted suicide in this country, period."

The government should impose smoking bans. "I Would Ban -- Yes"

Smoking should be prohibited in all indoor public places. "I would ban -- and all publicly, nationally"

The U.S. should expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Biden calls veto "unconscionable"

The U.S. government should provide universal healthcare. "Take The Burden Off Corporations With Universal Health Care"

A universal healthcare system would require a tax increase. Eliminate Bush tax cut for wealthy

Addiction is a disease. "Addiction is a neurobiological disease - not a lifestyle choice"

The government should negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. Voted For Ammendment

The U.S. should permit the import of prescription drugs from Canada. Biden voted to allow Canadian drug imports

EVIDENCE: Will health care reform legislation be passed in 2009? Yes

UNKNOWN: Should the government regulate the cost of healthcare?

UNKNOWN: Do people have a right to affordable healthcare?

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

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. do more to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa?

UNKNOWN: Do you use lip balm regularly?

UNKNOWN: Is the use of birth control equivalent to abortion?

UNKNOWN: Should contraceptives be covered by health insurance plans?

UNKNOWN: Should health insurance pricing favor those who meet physical standards?

UNKNOWN: Should adults be required by law to purchase health insurance?

UNKNOWN: Should medical providers have the right to refuse medical care they find morally objectionable?

UNKNOWN: Should employers be required to offer health insurance to full-time employees?

UNKNOWN: Should the government require labeling of genetically modified food?

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

UNKNOWN: Should a legal guardian be able to make life and death medical decisions for an individual in a persistant vegetative state if there is no living will?

UNKNOWN: Do humans have souls?

UNKNOWN: Should chain restaurants be required to display calorie counts on their menus?

UNKNOWN: Should employers offer health savings accounts?

UNKNOWN: Is Cuba's healthcare system effective?

UNKNOWN: Should insurance premiums be tax-deductible?

UNKNOWN: Should employer health care plans offer equivalent benefits for both mental health and physical conditions?

UNKNOWN: Will health care reform legislation be passed in 2009?

UNKNOWN: Is it necessary to grow food organically?

UNKNOWN: Should there be limits on the amount of damages awarded in medical malpractice suits?

UNKNOWN: Has media coverage of the swine flu outbreak been overblown?