George Nethercutt on Drugs

Former Republican Rep (WA-5); 2004 former Senate challenger

Fight against Methamphetamine is working

Methamphetamine is becoming the single most dangerous drug in the United States. Our increased efforts to fight meth over the last few years are yielding results. Prosecutions and convictions are increasing, and the number of reported labs is decreasing. This is a positive sign that our effort to stop the spread of meth in our communities is having some success. Source: House website, www.house.gov/nethercutt Jan 30, 2004

Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism.

Amendment to set up a task force on counter-terrorism and drug interdiction and allow military personnel to help patrol U.S. borders. Bill HR 2586 ; vote number 2001-356 on Sep 25, 2001

Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC.

Vote to pass a bill that provides $429.1 million in funds for the District of Columbia and approves the District's $6.8 billion budget. Among other provisions, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for needle exchange programs, prohibits implementing an approved ballot initiative to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana. Reference: Bill sponsored by Istook, R-OK; Bill HR 3064 ; vote number 1999-504 on Oct 14, 1999

Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests.

Drug Demand Reduction Act: Vote on an amendment to require that anyone hired by the Federal Government is subject to random, unannounced drug testing. Reference: Amendment by Taylor, D-MS; bill by Portman, R-OH.; Bill HR 4550 ; vote number 1998-443 on Sep 16, 1998

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