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Parental Notification should be required in the abortion decision of a minor. Akin co-sponsored the Parental Notification and Intervention Act.

People residing illegally in the United States should not be offered a path to citizenship. Thus, amnesty of any kind will not work as a solution to the illegal immigration problem

The U.S. should not reinstate the draft. But conscription is not necessary as a matter of national security, or prudent as an exercise in national unity.

The surge in military troops has made progress in Iraq. the security situation in Iraq, particularly in Baghdad and Anbar province, is much improved according to all the commonly cited metrics

The U.S should try to prevent nuclear proliferation in other nations. today’s actions by North Korea underscores the necessity of continuing attempts to curtail nuclear proliferation

Congress should eliminate the estate tax. "The estate tax is an unfair and heavy burden on families which is levied when they are grieving the passing of loved ones."

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 implement a guest-worker program. The H2-B visa for seasonal workers will allow temporary workers to fill employment vacancies for a season

The U.S. should build a missile defense shield. I applaud the wisdom and courage of the administration pursuing the development of the missile defense system.

The President should order domestic warrantless wiretaps to combat terrorism. Voted NO 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

The Patriot Act is constitutional. Wants it permanent

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

The District of Columbia should not have a seat in Congress. Voted NO for D.C.

The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act is not constitutional. Voted YES on banning PBA

The U.S. should implement a federal sales tax. Akin co-sponsored FAIR Tax Act (23% sales tax)

The U.S. government should allow privatization of federal roads and highways. Akin co-sponsored bill to assist states with privatization

The government should not allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses. Co Sponsored the Real ID act

U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants should not become citizens at birth. Co-sponsored the Birthright Citizen Act of 2007

President Bush's federal tax cuts should be made permanent. Akin introduces Tax Increase Prevention Act

President Bush's immigration proposal is equivalent to amnesty. Amnesty with a capital A

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

Presidential campaigns should be funded through private contributions only. Akin co-sponsored bill to limit federal election law

EVIDENCE: Should Congress pass President Obama's $819 billion stimulus package? No

UNKNOWN: Has the invasion of Iraq been successful?

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

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: 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: 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 Roe v. Wade be overturned?

UNKNOWN: Based on the information available now, was the invasion of Iraq justified?

UNKNOWN: Can preemptive military strikes be justified?