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Latest Answers from Your Lawmakers
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Rep. Andrews on Balanced Budget Amendment
“Will you support a balanced budget amendment to the constitution? If not what is the solution to the debt ceiling crisis?” —
Rep. Robert Andrews (D-NJ)“I won’t support it. I think rather than introducing a balanced budget amendment we should try to balance the budget. And the way you do that is you reduce spending which is under discussion at the White House right now and you raise revenues in a fair and equitable way, which were willing to...” Continue -
Rep. Turner on World Policing and Libya
“What role do you think the United States plays in policing the world? Are we capable of taking on something of this magnitude with all of the military actions we are currently involved in, as well as issues with the federal budget?” — Stephanie Deters
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Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH)“I don’t believe we have a responsibility to police the world. I believe our responsibility is to advance our national security, to protect our citizens, and advance the issues that protect and go to the heart of our national security. Certainly there are issues where people...” Continue -
Sen. Barrasso on Energy Independence
“Why do we not have an immediate program to become 100% energy self-sufficient-10yrs or sooner. Start expanding drilling, refining, greater use of natural gas (for all trucks) and the immediate construction of nuclear plants to supply electricity. We also can reduce consumption by education and incentives. Won't this provide real jobs?” — robert fischetti, New Yorkrobert fischetti
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)“Energy independence is talked about a lot in Wyoming, and we know that energy security is a part of our own national security. We need all the different sources of energy. The needs worldwide for energy are going to continue to increase. You know the cheapest energy is the energy you don’t...” Continue -
Congress' Authority Over Sports Steroids
“Where in the Constitution does congress have the authority to investigate a baseball player using steroids?” — Paul Raub, PennsylvaniaPaul Raub
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX)“We have other more pressing priorities – terrorism, border security, National security, trying to finish the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. To me, I think we have so many other pressing priorities, starting with the number one issue, which is the economy. To go into those issues,...” Continue -
Senate Drags Feet on Food Safety
“Why has the Senate moved so slowly on the food safety issue when recent breakouts of salmonella contamination indicate so clearly that stronger national regulations are required?” — Rick Hammer, New York
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Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)“On food safety legislation I thought we had all that cleared. But there is still a Republican Senator saying no. We hope within the next 24 hours he will say yes. That’s where we are.” Continue -
Congressional Intrusion In School Cafeterias
“Why is Congress so insistent about reaching into the schools and picking the foods that children can eat? Is this really the job of the federal government?” — Lynne Weymouth, IllinoisLynne Weymouth
Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-DE)“Fully a quarter of all Americans today are obese and it's not just that they turned out to be adults and got to be overweight. In many cases, they developed bad habits when they were very young and those habits haven't gotten any better as they've gotten older. We spend way more for health care...” Continue -
Funding Gun Security Measures on Amtrak Trains
“Now that Amtrak is required to allow passengers to travel with guns, do you think Congress should attempt to provide any additional funding to offset the new resulting security costs?” — user name, District Of Columbia
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Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS)“I have met with representatives of Amtrak about this and they have been prepared for some months now to comply with the statute. It is not going to be very costly at all. They are developing a plan and if there is a cost we’ll look at the plan to see if it reasonable.” READ... Continue -
Sen. Barrasso Focuses on Border Security
“Will there ever be a reform and if so when? This nation is built by immigrants,Put politics aside and do what is right for the country.” — Moe F, DelawareMoe F
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)“The border security is the number one priority right now. Once you get the border secure, then you can take steps beyond that. But I have been to the border, flew a night mission with the Texas National Guard along the Rio Grande, the border is not secure.” Continue -
A Congressswoman's Frustrations
“If you could write the agenda for the rest of your first term what would you want Congress to work on?” — Sara Sciammacco, District Of Columbia
Sara Sciammacco“Well because of the frustration down here with politics I think very little with get accomplished... except for what we are already working on and some of the... for the whole economic big business back to work that's really most concerned about and we need to find a way to cut our national deficit...” Continue -
Reform Sex Offender Laws?
“Do you realize that the Univeral Declaration of Human Rights violate the familes who live with a non-thretening sex offender (The sex offenders who are not rapist or child molesters and have no intentions of becoming one)” — Yvonne Phillips, TexasYvonne Phillips
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO)“Well I’m not really very familiar with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. That’s a document that apparently is used either by the United Nations or other countries in the world and is not really binding on us as a country. I’m more concerned with what the...” Continue -
Consensual Sex Between Teens
“If a Victim of a sex offender doesn't feel like a victim then why waste valuable time and money placing the offender on the registry?” — jody franceschina, Indianajody franceschina
Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN)“We’re a nation of laws and not of men - this has been stated by leaders throughout the last two, three centuries. Since we’re a nation of laws we have to abide by the law. And if somebody has even consensual sex with somebody who’s under the age of consent then...” Continue -
First Amendment Rights of Adults vs. Those of Children
“As a conservative Republican, do you believe that all adults and children are entitled to the rights outlined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? How about 1st Amendment rights for all adults and children in the US? Would you make any exception?” — Ayl Guest, New YorkAyl Guest
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO)“I’m not gonna really concern myself with what other countries are doing, but here in the U.S. we do have a tradition where children, for instance, who are pupils at school do not have the same First Amendment rights if they put out a school newspaper, for instance, as opposed to people...” Continue -
The Law is the Law
“Why is it okay to hold minors accountable for murder but not for their sexual behavior?” — jody franceschina, Indianajody franceschina
Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN)“I think that anybody that commits a sexual crime should be held accountable. I don’t care whether they’re 16, 17, 18, or whatever. Obviously because of the laws we have right now, if you’re under 18 they treat you differently. But in any case, we should be...” Continue -
Megan Laws Are Good The Way They Are
“Megan Laws passed internationally? Shouldn't we clean the USA Megan laws first by removing the non-threatening sex offenders(those not a child molester or rapist) before ruining more non threatenting sex offenders internationally?” — Jane Williams, TexasJane Williams
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO)“Well I guess we could look at what other countries have done with Megan Laws. I know that we’ve done a lot of debate and we’ve done a lot of work on making Megan Laws applicable to here in the United States for a number of situations. So I’m not – or I don’t...” Continue -
Blumenauer on Charity
“In concordance with your vision, many Oregonian charities aim to alleviate poverty both domestically and abroad. How do you plan to assist those charities to complete their mission?” — MAPLE Microdevelopment, OregonMAPLE Microdevelopment
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)“Well I’ve gone a great deal of work with non-governmental organizations in Oregon and around the country dealing with fragile ecosystems and people who are at risk. One of my highest priorities has been to help poor people internationally with water and sanitation. I have sponsored...” Continue -
Oil Spill Response's Command Structure "Failing Us"
“What do you consider to be the proper role of the federal government in dealing with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico? What is your assessment of President Obama's handling of this so far?” — Ayl Guest, New YorkAyl Guest
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA)“The law is very clear. The oil pollution act of 1990 said it’s the President’s job to direct the disaster. BP is responsible for paying for the disaster, but BP should not be calling shots on the ground. And under the law the President’s supposed to be the...” Continue -
Forget Drilling
“You are an expert on environmentalism and sustainability. What are your thoughts about President Obama's new off-shore drilling policies? Are they necessary for our energy independence? Will these policies be beneficial?” — Ayl Guest, New YorkAyl Guest
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)“I’m pleased that the president has called at least a temporary halt and working to make sure that the rules are observed and the protections are in place. I personally think that these deepwater, offshore locations as well, frankly, as some of the more fragile locations in the United...” Continue -
Oil Spill v. Katrina & Rita
“Could you please compare and contrast the impact current gulf oil spill with the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita? What is the combined impact?” — Ayl Guest, New YorkAyl Guest
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA)“They’re both very different disasters, of course. But if you look at Katrina, you had a failure of federal levies that led to devastating disaster throughout all of south Louisiana and you had over 1,000 people lost their lives. Here you had another disaster that involved human...” Continue -
Oil Spill v. Katrina & Rita
“Could you please compare and contrast the impact current gulf oil spill with the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita? What is the combined impact?” — Ayl Guest, New YorkAyl Guest
Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA)“They’re two completely different things. And we’re still - the county is not in on this bill. I mean, we have no idea what it’s ultimately going to cost so it’s hard to make the comparison other than it’s having a tremendous impact in both cases on the...” Continue -
Immigration Timing Dependant on Party Leadership
“Mr. Sen. Brown, could please estimate the chances of the immigration reform legislative to be passed this year?” — Eugenia Z, WashingtonEugenia Z
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)“I don’t know. I think we have work to do on it and I want to see us do it, but I have no idea what the leaders are going to decide.” Continue
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