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Kathleen Sebelius is a good choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Voted to confirm

Iraq will not become a stable democracy. "The theory that America could through invading Iraq establish democracy that would spread through the region has proven a cruel joke."

The invasion of Iraq has not been successful. Baucus concerned about "deteriorating situation in Iraq."

Timothy Geithner is a good choice for Barack Obama's Treasury Secretary. "A nominee who has the leadership to transcend the distinct obstacles facing our nation in these troubled times"

Tom Daschle was a good choice to be Barack Obama's Secretary of Health and Human Services. Daschle "knows health care, he knows the Congress and the rhythms of the Senate in particular,"

Israel's military action in Gaza has been appropriate. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution

The post-cease fire Israeli air strikes in Gaza were justified. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution

Governor Blagojevich should resign. "We write to insist that you step down as Governor of Illinois..."

Social Security should not include private retirement accounts. Max led the opposition against the Bush Administration’s attempts to privatize Social Security

The U.S. should set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. Baucus voted for joint resolution to revise policy on Iraq.

Congress should pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill. Baucus is a co-sponsor of S. 22.

The federal government should subsidize Amtrak. Baucus voted to reauthorize Amtrak.

The U.S. government should not privatize the Postal Service. co-sponsored the "Mail Delivery Protection Act"

Gun owners should be allowed to carry guns in national parks. " it's a matter of Second Amendment rights"

Congress should not place a moratorium on earmarks. Baucus voted against the moratorium in the Senate

The U.S. embargo on Cuba has not been effective. Fidel Castro’s welcome resignation provides a new opportunity to revisit our failed Cuba policies and put U.S.-Cuba relations on a new path

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should not include immunity for telecom companies. Baucus voted to strike immunity provisions for telecom providers

Congress should eliminate the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Baucus introduced his own bill to eliminate the AMT

Iraq should be divided into three autonomous regions. Baucus voted for Iraqi federalism

The District of Columbia should not have a seat in Congress. Baucus opposes diluting voice of others, including Montana

The social security payroll tax should apply to annual income earned beyond $97,500. "It's not a crisis"

The U.S. should declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. Voted "Yea" on Kyl Amendment

The U.S. should end the travel ban to Cuba. Co-Sponsored S.721: A bill to allow travel between the United States and Cuba

The U.S. should not institute a national ID card system. Montanans against ID system

Roe v. Wade should not be overturned. Voted to Re-Affirm Roe

The U.S. should not store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Baucus Voted Nay

The U.S. should be a member of the World Trade Organization. WTO as a tool to achieve free trade

Congress should not eliminate the estate tax. More lenient, tiered approach

Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, it was justified. Baucus Voted For War

Based on the information available now, the invasion of Iraq was not justified. Baucus Regrets Vote For War

The U.S. should not deploy more troops to Iraq. "Escalating The War Is Not A Solution"

Even if Bush's plan is implemented, it will not fix the funding problems of Social Security. Baucus says private accounts are not an option

EVIDENCE: Should Timothy Geithner remain Secretary of the Treasury? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should assault weapons be illegal? No

EVIDENCE: Should Iraq be the central front in the war on terror? No

The invasion of Iraq has not been successful. Baucus concerned about "deteriorating situation in Iraq."

UNKNOWN: Is Leon Panetta a good choice to head the CIA?

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?