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Kathleen Sebelius is not a good choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Voted to deny confirmation

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

Congress should not pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill. Cochran voted against the Webb-Hagel GI bill.

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

Gun owners should be allowed to carry guns in national parks. signed letter calling to lift ban on guns in national parks

The U.S. should expand coal-to-liquid fuel production. Develop more coal to liquids technology

The District of Columbia should not have a seat in Congress. Voted NO on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress

Voters should be required to show identification in order to vote. Voted YES on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections

The Patriot Act is constitutional. Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act.

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

The U.S. should not implement a guest-worker program. Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program

Congress should eliminate the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Voted YES on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax

Congress should eliminate the estate tax. Voted YES on permanently repealing the `death tax`.

The federal government should subsidize Amtrak. Voted YES on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007

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

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

Regulations on campaign contributions do not violate the First Amendment. Wants to amend the constitution

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 is constitutional. Voted for Military Commissions Act (S.3930)

Mitt Romney should win the Republican nomination for President in 2008. Cochran Jumps To Romney

The presidential primary system should be replaced. Cochran co-sponsored the Regional Presidential Primary Act

The U.S. should build a missile defense shield. "The necessary first step to protecting the United States from long-range ballistic missile attack"

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

Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, it was justified. Cochran Voted For War In '02

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

The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act is constitutional. Cochran co-sponsored the act

The U.S. should deploy more troops to Iraq. Cochran Optimistic About Bush's "Surge"

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

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