Kay Hagan MyOcracy topics and responses

Civil Rights

Support for gun rights

• 09/25/2013: Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty
• 04/17/2013: Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets
• 04/02/2009: Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains
• 07/12/2008: I am a strong supporter of Second Amendment right

  Prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation

• 03/03/2010: Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays
• 03/08/2008: Leave definition of marriage up to state law

  Abortion rights: Women should choose

• 01/06/2009: Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception
• 07/02/2008: Make abortions safe, legal, and rare

Economic Issues

Invest money in more public projects to improve infrastructure

• 05/21/2008: Will work towards a balanced budget and fiscal constraints

  Reduce taxes for middle class tax payers

• 05/21/2008: Support tax cuts for middle class families

Education Issues

Increase per pupil funding

• 05/21/2008: For incentives and more competitive salaries for teachers
• 05/21/2008: Fix the problems with No Child Left Behind
• 03/09/2008: Increase teacher pay, reduce class size

Environmental Issues

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

• 06/25/2008: No tax breaks for big oil companies that give us $4 gas
• 05/21/2008: Increase funding for R&D of renewable energy sources

  Support off-shore drilling to tap new oil sources

• 09/17/2008: Opposed offshore drilling until August compromise

  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

Healthcare Issues

Establish government-assisted non-profit organizations from which all taxpayers would obtain health insurance

• 12/12/2013: I'd vote for ObamaCare again, but do "sensible fixes"

  Increase amount of children covered by Medicaid reimbursements for health costs

• 01/29/2009: Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program

Immigration

Provide amnesty for undocumented individuals

• 06/25/2008: ID`ing illegal immigrants is an unfunded federal mandate
• 05/28/2008: Deportation program is an unfunded federal mandate
• 05/21/2008: Work towards a practical solution to end illegal immigration

  Oppose amnesty for undocumented individuals

• 06/22/2008: Supports increased border security and opposes amnesty
• 05/28/2008: Lack of immigration system is why we have unsecured border