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John Shimkus

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John Mondy Shimkus (born February 21 1958), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing ([http://n...[Wikipedia]

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The Fairness Doctrine should not be reinstated.

Cosponser of H.R. 2905 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007

posted by TMassApproved 8/21/2008 1:24 PM

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Georgia should become a member of NATO.

Co-Sponsor of H.RES.997: Expressing strong support for a NATO Membership Action Plan with Georgia

posted by JZippApproved 8/19/2008 11:24 AM

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The federal government should not subsidize the creation of new stem cell lines.

Shimkus voted against the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007

posted by vizinertiaApproved 7/21/2008 4:31 PM

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The District of Columbia should not have a seat in Congress.

Shimkus voted against the D.C. House Voting Rights Act

posted by vizinertiaApproved 7/21/2008 3:07 PM

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Parental Notification should be required in the abortion decision of a minor.

Shimkus co-sponsored the Parental Notification and Intervention Act.

posted by vizinertiaApproved 7/14/2008 5:01 PM

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Congress should lift the ban on offshore oil drilling.

Shimkus supported language to lift the ban.

posted by vizinertiaApproved 6/29/2008 9:46 PM

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Scientists should not pursue embryonic stem cell research.

Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research.

posted by TMassApproved 6/27/2008 3:11 PM

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Congress should not pass legislation to mandate network neutrality on the Internet.

Voted NO on establishing "network neutrality"

posted by TMassApproved 6/25/2008 6:21 PM

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Life begins at conception.

Cosponser H.R.618 Right to Life Act

posted by TMassApproved 6/25/2008 5:46 PM

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The U.S. should not set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq.

Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date

posted by TMassApproved 6/25/2008 10:13 AM

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The U.S. should build a fence along the Mexican border.

Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border.

posted by TMassApproved 6/25/2008 10:09 AM

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The U.S. should enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag.

Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration

posted by TMassApproved 6/21/2008 4:33 PM

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Voters should be required to show identification in order to vote.

Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections.

posted by TMassApproved 6/21/2008 2:04 PM

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There are circumstances under which I support capital punishment.

Shimkus supports the use of the death penalty for federal crimes.

posted by TMassApproved 6/21/2008 2:03 PM

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Race should be a factor in the university admission process.

Shimkus supports affirmative action in public college admissions

posted by TMassApproved 6/21/2008 2:03 PM

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