Johnny Isakson in The Associated Press

On Education: Voted for funding increases in No Child Left Behind

MAJETTE: Majette accused Isakson of not voting to fully fund No Child Left Behind and Headstart programs, which she said she fully supports.

ISAKSON: Isakson defended his voting record on education, saying he voted for funding increases in both programs.

Source: [Xref Majette] GA Senate Debate, in Associated Press Oct 12, 2004

On Health Care: Expand Medicare and create healthcare savings accounts

ISAKSON: Isakson focused on his plan to expand Medicare to more people and create healthcare savings accounts for workers who make tax-free contributions.

MAJETTE: Majette, who also voiced her support for Medicare and Medicaid programs, said she voted against the Medicare prescription drug bill because it “was set up by the drug companies” and accused Isakson of pandering to big corporations.

Source: GA Senate Debate, in Associated Press Oct 12, 2004

On War & Peace: Proud of my vote in favor of an $87 billion supplemental

ISAKSON: “Americans are sacrificing, and democracy is winning,” Isakson said in the debate sponsored by WMAZ-TV in Macon and held at Reaves Arena on the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Isakson said terrorism “is an evil we must destroy.” “I’m proud of my vote, and I’m committed to the war on terror,” Isakson said.

MAJETTE: Majette, however, accused Isakson of voting against providing $1,500 bonuses to soldiers and giving them tax breaks. “As the daughter of a World War II veteran and the niece of a veteran of Korea who never returned home, I will never allow someone to question my integrity, my belief in what we are doing, what our soldiers are doing,” she said.

Source: GA Senate Debate, in Associated Press Oct 12, 2004

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