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

Timothy Geithner is not a good choice for Barack Obama's Treasury Secretary. I rise today to state my opposition to the confirmation of Timothy Geithner to be Treasury Secretary

Janet Napolitano is a good choice for U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. As a governor of a border state, Janet Napolitano understands the importance of developing policies that will not impede legitimate travel and trade but will keep our enemies out.

The U.S. should not set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. Collins voted against each timetable proposed in the Senate.

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

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

Relations between the U.S. and Cuba will not improve now that Fidel Castro has left office. Senator Collins Statement on Resignation of Fidel Castro

Presidential campaigns should be funded through the public financing system. Introduced Presidential Funding Act of 2007 (S.2412)

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should include immunity for telecom companies. Collins voted to sustain telecom immunity

MoveOn.org's "General Betray Us" ad was not appropriate. Collins Voted To Condemn MoveOn ad

Congress should have oversight over private military contractors. Collins amendment for oversight

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

Iraq should be divided into three autonomous regions. Collins Votes For Biden Amendment

The federal government should subsidize Amtrak. Collins Supports Grants For Amtrak

John McCain should win the Republican nomination for President in 2008. Collins endorses McCain

The use of torture as an interrogation technique cannot be justified. "I oppose the use of torture"

There should be more measures restricting the right to own and carry a firearm. Collins would have extended assault weapons ban

Israel should build a wall along the West Bank. Collins co-sponsored resolution

Roe v. Wade should not be overturned. Collins is strongly "pro-choice"

Stability in Iraq does affect national security in the United States. Collins supported compromise resolution

Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, it was justified. Collins Playing Politics In Anticipation Of Tough Election

Based on the information available now, the invasion of Iraq was not justified. The matter never would have been voted on

The invasion of Iraq has not been successful. Collins: U.S. Strategy In Iraq Has Failed

The U.S. should not deploy more troops to Iraq. Collins "Not Convinced"

The Senate rules should not be changed to keep Democrats from filibustering to block President Bush's nominations. Here's an excerpt from a May, 2005, Washington Post article on the ending of talks between Senators ...

EVIDENCE: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship? No

EVIDENCE: Should the U.S. government subsidize corn-based ethanol? No

EVIDENCE: Should gun owners be allowed to carry guns in national parks? Yes

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

EVIDENCE: Should the U.S. act to stop the genocide in Darfur, Sudan? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should the U.S. have an official language? Yes.

EVIDENCE: Should Congress eliminate the estate tax? No

EVIDENCE: What role should the U.S. play, if any, in the Israel-Palestine peace process? An active role. U.S. leaders should actively pressure both sides to seek a peaceful resolution.

EVIDENCE: Should the U.S. store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain, Nevada? Yes

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: 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?