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The federal government should tax employer-sponsored health benefits. John McCain wants to tax your employer-provided health care benefits

The government should regulate the cost of healthcare. "If we act today, we can lower health care costs for families through common-sense initiatives."

Addiction is a disease. alcoholism "is a disease"

Life begins at conception. "I will be a pro-life president, and this presidency will have pro-life policies."

Health insurance pricing should favor those who meet physical standards. McCain's health plan would still allow insurance companies to cherry-pick healthiest consumers

People do have a right to affordable healthcare. We must provide access to health care

Adults should not be required by law to purchase health insurance. "People like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet don't need their prescriptions underwritten by taxpayers"

Contraceptives should not be covered by health insurance plans. "voted NO on legislation to improve the availability of contraceptives for women"

The U.S. should do more to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. "Many African nations will not reach their true potential without external assistance to combat entrenched problems, such as HIV/AIDS..."

Vaccines containing thimerosal are not safe. Strong evidence of 'significant adverse events' with thimerosal

There is a link between childhood vaccinations and autism. "There’s strong evidence that indicates that it’s got to do with a preservative in vaccines."

Insurance premiums should be tax-deductible. McCain: Refundable tax credit

A universal healthcare system would require a tax increase. John McCain, U.S. Senator (R-AZ), stated in the Oct. 21, 2007 Republican Debate in Orlando, Florida

The U.S. should not implement a single-payer health care system. John McCain, U.S. Senator (R-AZ), stated in the Oct. 21, 2007 Republican Debate in Orlando, Florida

The U.S. should not expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Bush was right to veto

Abstinence-only sex education is effective. McCain Wants to Keep Abstinence-Only

The government should negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. Absent McCain would have voted with the Democrats

The FDA should regulate tobacco products. McCain Supports Regulation

The U.S. should permit the import of prescription drugs from Canada. Reimport Rx drugs

The U.S. government should not provide universal healthcare. McCain supports incremental approach to healthcare

EVIDENCE: Should the government regulate the cost of healthcare? Yes

The government should regulate the cost of healthcare. "If we act today, we can lower health care costs for families through common-sense initiatives."

Addiction is a disease. alcoholism "is a disease"

People do have a right to affordable healthcare. We must provide access to health care

The U.S. government should not provide universal healthcare. McCain supports incremental approach to healthcare

UNKNOWN: Is the FDA's drug approval process effective?

UNKNOWN: Should governments ban trans fats in commercially-prepared foods?

UNKNOWN: Are FDA rulings affected by special interests?

UNKNOWN: Should the FDA ban aspartame?

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

UNKNOWN: Should the government subsidize prescription drugs for people who cannot afford them?

UNKNOWN: Do you use lip balm regularly?

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

UNKNOWN: Should physician-assisted suicide be legal?

UNKNOWN: Should the government impose smoking bans?

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

UNKNOWN: Should healthcare reform include a government-sponsored health insurance option?

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?