Claire McCaskill MyOcracy topics and responses

Criminal Justice

Increase the number of police officers working in high-crime communities

• 03/23/2007: Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program
• 01/23/2007: Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program

  Use of treatment centers for violators of criminal laws targeting drug-use

• 11/05/2013: Early advocate of drug courts

Civil Rights

Abortion rights: Women should choose

• 11/13/2013: Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services
• 09/01/2010: Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women
• 12/17/2009: Emergency contraception at all military health facilities
• 03/14/2008: Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP
• 03/13/2008: Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion
• 10/18/2007: Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions

  Prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation

• 03/03/2010: Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays
• 04/03/2009: 2005: No amendment; existing law prohibits gay marriage

  Support for gun control measures

• 04/17/2013: Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets
• 04/02/2009: Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains

  Support for gun rights

• 09/06/2007: Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership

  Ban abortions except in limited cases

• 10/08/2006: Support a ban on partial-birth abortion

  Support marriage rights between same-sex individuals

• 03/25/2013: Government should not limit marrying who you love

Economic Issues

Taxes for wealthier tax payers: More

• 03/22/2012: Minimum tax rate of 30% for those earning over $1 million
• 03/13/2008: Voted YES on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million
• 03/13/2008: Voted NO on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset
• 02/13/2008: Voted NO on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M
• 03/23/2007: Voted NO on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax
• 03/21/2007: Voted NO on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million
• 06/08/2006: Estate tax repeal takes care of millionaires

  Reduce taxes for middle class tax payers

• 06/01/2006: Restore College Tuition Tax Credit as middle class tax break

Education Issues

Increase per pupil funding

• 05/02/2006: Expand pre-school and Head Start
• 05/02/2006: Scholarships to fill science & math slots in public schools

  Support school vouchers

• 12/25/2005: Education dollars wasted on bureaucracy

Environmental Issues

Support off-shore drilling to tap new oil sources

• 06/21/2007: Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies

  Oppose cap-and-trade programs to address industrial emissions

• 04/01/2009: Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade

  Eliminate tax incentives and/or subsidies to the fossil fuel industry

• 05/02/2006: Energy independence by 2020 via alternative fuels

Healthcare Issues

Lower eligibility age for Medicare to increase coverage of older taxpayers

• 07/15/2008: Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare
• 04/07/2008: Preserve access to Medicaid & SCHIP during economic downturn
• 03/13/2008: Voted YES on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium
• 09/29/2006: Opposes annual limit on federal Medicare spending
• 05/02/2006: Expand Medicare for people, not for drug companies

  Increase amount of children covered by Medicaid reimbursements for health costs

• 01/29/2009: Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program
• 11/01/2007: Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility

Immigration

Oppose amnesty for undocumented individuals

• 06/28/2007: Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform
• 08/15/2006: Building a border fence is a first step
• 08/15/2006: No amnesty for illegal immigrants; no guest workers

  Provide amnesty for undocumented individuals

• 03/13/2008: Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities"

  Increase the number of work visas granted to foreign workers each year

• 05/22/2007: Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program