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Vice President Dick Cheney should be impeached. Co-Sponsored HR 333 to Impeach Cheney

Congress should eliminate the estate tax. Congressman Boswell has voted to end the marriage penalty six times, voted to increase and expand the child tax credit, and eliminate the inheritance tax.

The Patriot Act is constitutional. Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent

The U.S. should not allow online voting. Boswell does not support voting on-line

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

Regulations on campaign contributions do not violate the First Amendment. Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions

The U.S. should end the embargo against Cuba. Boswell does not support the trade embargo against Cuba

Voters should not be required to show identification in order to vote. Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections

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

The President should not order domestic warrantless wiretaps to combat terrorism. Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad

The U.S. should build a fence along the Mexican border. Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border

Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, it was justified. Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq.

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

The U.S. should be a member of the World Trade Organization. Boswell supports continued U.S. membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO)

The U.S. embargo on Cuba has not been effective. Letter From Congress to Secretary of State Rice

The Guantanamo detention center should be closed. co-sponsored bill to close Guantanamo

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should include immunity for telecom companies. "Eventually we should be able to take care of any company who acted in good faith."

Hillary Clinton should win the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. "I know just the person: my friend, Hillary Clinton"

Congress should not approve arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Boswell signed letter opposing earlier sale to Saudi Arabia

MoveOn.org's "General Betray Us" ad was not appropriate. Boswell voted in favor of amendment condemning MoveOn.org

The U.S. should not extend military soldiers' tours of duty. Boswell voted to limit tours of duty (as part of Iraq accountability act)

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

UNKNOWN: Has the invasion of Iraq been successful?

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

UNKNOWN: Has the surge in military troops made progress in Iraq?

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

UNKNOWN: What is your view on gun control laws?

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: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship?

UNKNOWN: Is the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act constitutional?

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

UNKNOWN: Should Iran be held accountable for Hezbollah's actions?

UNKNOWN: Will the Russia-Georgia conflict lead to another Cold War?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. try to prevent nuclear proliferation in other nations?