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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Pete Buttigieg on Government Reform
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor:
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- As mayor: ask how USDOT worked rather than make demands. (Dec 2020)
- 21st century voting rights: core of Frederick Douglass plan. (Feb 2020)
- End political battlefield of Supreme Court nominations. (Feb 2020)
- Same-day voter registration, and fight voter suppression. (Nov 2019)
- Expand but depoliticize Supreme Court. (Oct 2019)
- Constitutional amendment to reverse Citizens United. (Sep 2019)
- We need structural reform; we can reform our democracy. (Jul 2019)
- Amendments among "most elegant features" of Constitution. (Jul 2019)
- Provide new opportunities for voluntary public service. (Jul 2019)
- Prosecution for obstruction shouldn't be president's call. (Jun 2019)
- Offer of foreign electoral help should lead to call to FBI. (Jun 2019)
- Change the way Supreme Court nominees are picked. (Jun 2019)
- Citizens United was a disaster for our democracy. (May 2019)
- Abolish Electoral College; it makes society less democratic. (Apr 2019)
- Need to depoliticize Supreme Court. (Mar 2019)
- Make Supreme Court appointments less partisan. (Mar 2019)
- Open to expanding judiciary in reaction to GOP actions. (Feb 2019)
- Get rid of the Electoral College. (Feb 2019)
- Created plan to ensure diversity in city government jobs. (Jul 2016)
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Daniel Coats on Government Reform
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Republican Jr Senator (IN):
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- Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
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Eric Holcomb on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Budgeted for election security: covers about 10% of machines. (Apr 2019)
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Eddie Melton on Government Reform
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Woody Myers on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Wants statewide vote-by-mail. (Nov 2020)
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Senate:
IN 2022: 2022 IN Senate race
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Evan Bayh on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator (IN):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Post earmarks on the Internet before voting on them. (Jan 2006)
- Sponsored bill allowing individual votes on each earmark. (Feb 2006)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
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Brian Bosma on Government Reform
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- First to broadcast House proceedings via the web in 2005. (Apr 2015)
- No limits on PAC contributions; but full disclosure. (Nov 2012)
- Require a photo ID in order to vote. (Nov 2012)
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Mike Braun on Government Reform
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Republican Candidate for Indiana U. S. Senator:
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- Replace the swamp with citizen legislators and term limits. (May 2018)
- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Joe Donnelly on Government Reform
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Fight for real campaign finance reform & more transparency. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Sep 2013)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Eric Holcomb on Government Reform
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Budgeted for election security: covers about 10% of machines. (Apr 2019)
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Mark Hurt on Government Reform
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Stop the nefarious practice of omnibus legislation. (Mar 2017)
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Luke Messer on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator:
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- Ethics reforms including protecting whistle blowers. (Nov 2012)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Feb 2014)
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Todd Rokita on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator:
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- Voter ID laws increase turnout and never black voters. (Aug 2015)
- Member of House Committee on House Administration. (Mar 2011)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
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Andrew Straw on Government Reform
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Disability party candidate for Vermont House:
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- Suing government for ballot access for disabled people. (Mar 2018)
- Expand voting rights for disabled people. (Feb 2018)
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Marlin Stutzman on Government Reform
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Adhere to 10th Amendment; delegate power to states. (Jul 2010)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
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Todd Young on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2016)
- Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Jim Baird on Government Reform
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Republican (District 4):
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- End the political class' grip on power in Washington. (Sep 2018)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Jim Banks on Government Reform
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| Republican (District 3):
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Larry Bucshon on Government Reform
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Republican (District 8):
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- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Andre Carson on Government Reform
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Russia interfered with 2016 election, not Ukraine. (Dec 2019)
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Trey Hollingsworth on Government Reform
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Republican (District 9):
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- Politicians should learn to earn money outside of government. (Nov 2016)
- I believe in term limits. (Nov 2016)
- Supports same campaign finance rules to all organizations. (Nov 2016)
- Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Luke Messer on Government Reform
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Republican (District 6):
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- Ethics reforms including protecting whistle blowers. (Nov 2012)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Feb 2014)
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Greg Pence on Government Reform
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Republican (District 6):
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- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Todd Rokita on Government Reform
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voter ID laws increase turnout and never black voters. (Aug 2015)
- Member of House Committee on House Administration. (Mar 2011)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
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Peter Visclosky on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (IN-1):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jun 2013)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Jackie Walorski on Government Reform
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Republican (District 2):
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- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Todd Young on Government Reform
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Republican (District 9):
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2016)
- Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Mitch Daniels on Government Reform
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Republican IN Governor:
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- Experiment in trickle-down government hurts middle class. (Jan 2012)
- Declare a multi-year moratorium on new rules of any kind. (Sep 2011)
- Expansion of public power shrinks the citizen. (Sep 2011)
- Government should enable private life to flourish. (Feb 2011)
- At OMB, first loud critic of Congressional earmarks. (Feb 2011)
- No limits on individual nor PAC campaign contributions. (Nov 2008)
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John Gregg on Government Reform
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Longer voting hours; make registration & mail voting easier. (Sep 2015)
- Voter Participation Plan: expand ID rules & early voting. (Sep 2015)
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Mike Pence on Government Reform
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Republican Vice President:
Click here for 23 full quotes
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- Universal mail-in voting means massive voter fraud. (Oct 2020)
- Citizens United ruling victory for First Amendment. (Sep 2020)
- FactCheck: Yes, voter ID laws may increase voter turnout. (Sep 2020)
- Impeachment 2020: Trump was acquitted forever. (Feb 2020)
- Campaign was for-profit business; later ruled illegal. (Sep 2019)
- JustIN: state news bureau quickly abandoned. (Sep 2016)
- Americans do not want D.C. elites to run their lives. (Jul 2016)
- Campaign finance reform is on the road to political serfdom. (Apr 2015)
- Campaign Finance Reform is censorship. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
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Daniel Coats on Government Reform
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Republican Jr Senator (IN):
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- Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
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Baron Hill on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate candidate:
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Susan Brooks on Government Reform
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Republican (District 5):
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- Standards of conduct for House members, to restore trust. (Nov 2012)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Marlin Stutzman on Government Reform
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Republican (retiring 2016) (District 3):
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- Adhere to 10th Amendment; delegate power to states. (Jul 2010)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
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Joseph Kernan on Government Reform
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| Former Democratic Governor (2003-2004):
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Frank O'Bannon on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Governor (1997-2003):
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- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Julia Carson on Government Reform
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Former Dem. (Deceased 2008) (District 10):
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- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
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Lee Hamilton on Government Reform
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 9):
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- Replace CIA director with new National Intelligence Czar. (Jul 2004)
- End secrecy about national intelligence appropriations. (Jul 2004)
- Replace "need-to-know" culture with "need-to-share". (Jul 2004)
- Congressional oversight for intelligence is dysfunctional. (Jul 2004)
- No new domestic intelligence agency-use FBI. (Jul 2004)
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Baron Hill on Government Reform
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 9):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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John Hostettler on Government Reform
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2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.:
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- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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John Myers on Government Reform
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 7):
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- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Mike Pence on Government Reform
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Republican (Gov. run 2012) (District 6):
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- Universal mail-in voting means massive voter fraud. (Oct 2020)
- Citizens United ruling victory for First Amendment. (Sep 2020)
- FactCheck: Yes, voter ID laws may increase voter turnout. (Sep 2020)
- Impeachment 2020: Trump was acquitted forever. (Feb 2020)
- Campaign was for-profit business; later ruled illegal. (Sep 2019)
- JustIN: state news bureau quickly abandoned. (Sep 2016)
- Americans do not want D.C. elites to run their lives. (Jul 2016)
- Campaign finance reform is on the road to political serfdom. (Apr 2015)
- Campaign Finance Reform is censorship. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
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Marvin Scott on Government Reform
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| 2004 former Republican challenger:
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Richard Behney on Government Reform
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2010 Republican Challenger:
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- Support limits on political campaign funds. (Apr 2010)
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Dan Burton on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (IN-5):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
- Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Steve Buyer on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (IN-4):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Chris Chocola on Government Reform
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
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Joe Donnelly on Government Reform
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Fight for real campaign finance reform & more transparency. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Sep 2013)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Brad Ellsworth on Government Reform
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Democrat:
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- Pass new ethics laws, but must also replace the lawbreakers. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Brad Ellsworth on Government Reform
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Democrat:
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- Pass new ethics laws, but must also replace the lawbreakers. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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John Hostettler on Government Reform
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Republican (District 8):
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- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Andrew Jacobs on Government Reform
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Democrat (retired 1996) (District 11):
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- Require debates for recipients of public campaign financing. (Apr 1993)
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Brian Kerns on Government Reform
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
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David McIntosh on Government Reform
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Steve Osborn on Government Reform
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Increase individual limits for campaign donations. (Aug 2006)
- Federal government needs rotation in office. (Apr 2006)
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Ed Pease on Government Reform
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
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Tim Roemer on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Replace CIA director with new National Intelligence Czar. (Jul 2004)
- End secrecy about national intelligence appropriations. (Jul 2004)
- Replace "need-to-know" culture with "need-to-share". (Jul 2004)
- Congressional oversight for intelligence is dysfunctional. (Jul 2004)
- No new domestic intelligence agency-use FBI. (Jul 2004)
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Mike Sodrel on Government Reform
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Republican (District 9):
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- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
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Mark Souder on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (IN-3):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Haneefah Abdul-Khaaliq on Government Reform
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Richard Lugar on Government Reform
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Republican Sr Senator (IN):
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- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)
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Valerie McCray on Government Reform
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Richard Mourdock on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Eliminate cabinet departments DOE, ED, DOC, and HUD. (Apr 2012)
- Oppose attempts to limit political speech. (Sep 2011)
- Limit terms to 12 years with no automatic pay raises. (Jul 2011)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Supports banning funding of offensive art. (Oct 2012)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
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Frank Mrvan on Government Reform
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Victoria Spartz on Government Reform
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