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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jan Brewer on Health Care
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Republican Governor:
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- Expand Medicaid under ObamaCare. (Mar 2017)
- Expand Medicaid to 133% of the federal poverty level. (Apr 2013)
- Does not support a federal health care plan. (Nov 2011)
- Obamacare was a mistake and people starting to see this. (Nov 2011)
- We don't want federal help; sue to remain independent. (Jan 2010)
- Opposes government-run healthcare. (Aug 2010)
- Loosen "one-size-fits-all" approach to Medicaid. (Jan 2011)
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Doug Ducey on Health Care
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Republican Governor:
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- Once we're all vaccinated we can get on with life. (Jan 2021)
- Insurance companies should cover mental health care. (Jan 2020)
- Medicaid only for destitute & disabled; not middle-class. (Oct 2018)
- KidsCare: Protect low-income kids' healthcare. (Jan 2018)
- ObamaCare is a monumental failure. (Aug 2014)
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Fred DuVal on Health Care
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Expand Medicaid to 133% of the federal poverty level. (Apr 2013)
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Steve Farley on Health Care
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Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor:
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- Would go for single payer. (Aug 2017)
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David Garcia on Health Care
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Support ACA; move toward Medicare-for-All. (Oct 2018)
- Single payer may be way to go. (Aug 2017)
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Phil Gordon on Health Care
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Mayor of Phoenix:
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- Mayor Gordon to work for growing healthcare organization. (Nov 2011)
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Marco Lopez on Health Care
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JL Mealer on Health Care
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Independent for Governor:
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- No-profit healthcare: push Federal Health Insurance Bank. (Jan 2012)
- Treat those who are incapable of caring for themselves. (Sep 2011)
- Replace ObamaCare with Mealer Economic Initiative. (Sep 2011)
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Senate:
AZ 2022: 2022 AZ Governor's race
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Deedra Abboud on Health Care
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Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senate:
Click here for 4 full quotes
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- Fix ACA and get every American covered. (Mar 2018)
- Healthcare for all is obtainable goal. (Dec 2017)
- Single payer health care is the goal. (Jul 2017)
- Don't repeal, but improve ObamaCare. (Apr 2017)
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Joe Arpaio on Health Care
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Republican Candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator:
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- Sued for failure to meet inmate health needs. (Aug 2017)
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Jeff Flake on Health Care
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Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger:
Click here for 23 full quotes
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- ObamaCare is a heavy anchor to drag around. (May 2012)
- Obamacare is not the answer; choice & competition are. (Jul 2011)
- Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted NO on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
- Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
- Voted NO on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
- Voted NO on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
- Abolish federal Medicare entitlement; leave it to states. (Dec 2000)
- Rated 33% by APHA, indicating a mixed record on public health issues. (Dec 2003)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Aug 2012)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
- Repeal the Job-Killing Health Care Law. (Jan 2011)
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Ann Kirkpatrick on Health Care
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Expand eligibility for individuals to buy into Medicare. (Sep 2018)
- Work toward access to quality affordable health care for all. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Oct 2012)
- Rated GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster". (Feb 2015)
- Opposes repealing mandated health insurance. (Nov 2016)
- Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Doug Marks on Health Care
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Libertarian candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator:
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- Get government out of healthcare markets. (Mar 2018)
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Martha McSally on Health Care
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Republican appointee for Arizona U.S. Senator:
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Fought cuts to Medicare Advantage program. (Oct 2020)
- Require covering pre-existing conditions, but no funding. (Oct 2020)
- Supports bipartisan bill to stop surprise billing. (Feb 2020)
- ObamaCare is not covering people with preexisting conditions. (Oct 2018)
- Flexibility for states, instead of federal one-size-fits-all. (Oct 2018)
- ObamaCare is collapsing under its own weight. (Oct 2018)
- ObamaCare makes matters worse; but keep the few good parts. (Nov 2014)
- Supports repealing Obamacare, according to Christian Coalition. (Aug 2014)
- Supports repealing Obamacare, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports repealing Obamacare, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Fully repealing ObamaCare is important, but not sufficient. (Feb 2015)
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JL Mealer on Health Care
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Independent Senate candidate:
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- No-profit healthcare: push Federal Health Insurance Bank. (Jan 2012)
- Treat those who are incapable of caring for themselves. (Sep 2011)
- Replace ObamaCare with Mealer Economic Initiative. (Sep 2011)
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Kyrsten Sinema on Health Care
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Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- Arizonans worry about coverage for preexisting conditions. (Oct 2018)
- Affordable health-care for everyone. (Sep 2017)
- ObamaCare isn't perfect; let's work to amend it. (Nov 2012)
- "Universal" sounds socialist, so say "affordable healthcare". (Jul 2009)
- Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Sep 2012)
- Rated GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster". (Feb 2015)
- Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Ron Barber on Health Care
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Democrat (District 2):
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- No massive cuts to Medicare; no private Medicare insurance. (Jun 2012)
- Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Oct 2012)
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Andy Biggs on Health Care
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Republican (District 5):
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- End ObamaCare loopholes that benefit Members of Congress. (Nov 2016)
- Supports repealing the 2010 affordable care act. (Nov 2016)
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Trent Franks on Health Care
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Republican Representative (AZ-2):
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- Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted NO on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
- Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
- Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
- Rated 11% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Remove restrictions on estriol (menopause medication). (Jun 2008)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Aug 2012)
- Fully repealing ObamaCare is important, but not sufficient. (Feb 2015)
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Ruben Gallego on Health Care
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Democratic House Member (District 7):
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- Opposes repealing Obamacare, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes repealing Obamacare, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster". (Feb 2015)
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Paul Gosar on Health Care
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
- Opposes government-run healthcare. (Aug 2010)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Aug 2012)
- Repeal the Job-Killing Health Care Law. (Jan 2011)
- Fully repealing ObamaCare is important, but not sufficient. (Feb 2015)
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Raul Grijalva on Health Care
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Democratic Representative (AZ-7):
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- Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted YES on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
- Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
- Voted NO on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
- Voted NO on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
- MEDS Plan: Cover senior Rx under Medicare. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 100% by APHA, indicating a pro-public health record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve services for people with autism & their families. (Apr 2007)
- Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
- Remove restrictions on estriol (menopause medication). (Jun 2008)
- Require insurers to cover breast cancer treatment. (Jan 2011)
- Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy. (Apr 2011)
- Establish a public insurance option via healthcare Exchanges. (Jan 2011)
- Sponsored merging Alzheimers diagnosis and care benefit. (May 2013)
- Rated GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster". (Feb 2015)
- Expand the National Health Service Corps. (Mar 2009)
- Expedited licensing for biosimilar products. (Mar 2009)
- Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)
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Ann Kirkpatrick on Health Care
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Expand eligibility for individuals to buy into Medicare. (Sep 2018)
- Work toward access to quality affordable health care for all. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Oct 2012)
- Rated GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster". (Feb 2015)
- Opposes repealing mandated health insurance. (Nov 2016)
- Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Debbie Lesko on Health Care
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Republican (District 8):
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Obamacare is not the answer. (Apr 2018)
- Sued Arizona for expanding Medicaid under ObamaCare. (Mar 2017)
- Repeal ObamaCare, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
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Martha McSally on Health Care
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Republican House Member (District 2):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Fought cuts to Medicare Advantage program. (Oct 2020)
- Require covering pre-existing conditions, but no funding. (Oct 2020)
- Supports bipartisan bill to stop surprise billing. (Feb 2020)
- ObamaCare is not covering people with preexisting conditions. (Oct 2018)
- Flexibility for states, instead of federal one-size-fits-all. (Oct 2018)
- ObamaCare is collapsing under its own weight. (Oct 2018)
- ObamaCare makes matters worse; but keep the few good parts. (Nov 2014)
- Supports repealing Obamacare, according to Christian Coalition. (Aug 2014)
- Supports repealing Obamacare, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports repealing Obamacare, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Fully repealing ObamaCare is important, but not sufficient. (Feb 2015)
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Tom O`Halleran on Health Care
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Fight replacing Medicare with a voucher scheme. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes repealing mandated health insurance. (Nov 2016)
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David Schweikert on Health Care
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Republican (District 6):
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- Nationalized healthcare blows a massive hole in budget. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
- Opposes government-run healthcare. (Aug 2010)
- Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
- Religious exemption from ObamaCare individual mandate. (Jul 2018)
- Fully repealing ObamaCare is important, but not sufficient. (Feb 2015)
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Kyrsten Sinema on Health Care
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Democrat (District 9):
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- Arizonans worry about coverage for preexisting conditions. (Oct 2018)
- Affordable health-care for everyone. (Sep 2017)
- ObamaCare isn't perfect; let's work to amend it. (Nov 2012)
- "Universal" sounds socialist, so say "affordable healthcare". (Jul 2009)
- Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Sep 2012)
- Rated GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster". (Feb 2015)
- Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Greg Stanton on Health Care
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Democrat (District 9):
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- Expand ObamaCare and access to quality and affordable. (Sep 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Janet Napolitano-Gov on Health Care
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| Former Democratic Governor; now in Cabinet:
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Frank Riggs on Health Care
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Stop the "Obamanization" of Arizona. (Jul 2014)
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Ed Pastor on Health Care
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Democratic Representative (AZ-4):
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- Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted YES on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
- Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
- Voted NO on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
- Voted NO on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
- MEDS Plan: Cover senior Rx under Medicare. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 100% by APHA, indicating a pro-public health record. (Dec 2003)
- Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
- Remove restrictions on estriol (menopause medication). (Jun 2008)
- Require insurers to cover breast cancer treatment. (Jan 2011)
- Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy. (Apr 2011)
- Expand the National Health Service Corps. (Mar 2009)
- Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)
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Matt Salmon on Health Care
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted YES on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Aug 2012)
- Fully repealing ObamaCare is important, but not sufficient. (Feb 2015)
- Expand medical savings accounts for employers & individuals. (Feb 1999)
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Jane Dee Hull on Health Care
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Former Republican Governor (1997-2002):
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- Supports Kidscare; publicize it via schools. (Jan 2001)
- No federal pre-emption of employee health plan regulation. (Oct 2001)
- More federal funding for rural health services. (Aug 2001)
- Protect state tobacco settlement funds from federal seizure. (Apr 1999)
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J.D. Hayworth on Health Care
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2010 Republican challenger; previously US Representative:
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- Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
- Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
- Abolish federal Medicare entitlement; leave it to states. (Dec 2000)
- Rated 11% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
- Expand medical savings accounts for employers & individuals. (Feb 1999)
- Collect data on birth defects and present to the public. (Apr 1998)
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J.D. Hayworth on Health Care
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Republican (until 2007) (District 6):
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- Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
- Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
- Abolish federal Medicare entitlement; leave it to states. (Dec 2000)
- Rated 11% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
- Expand medical savings accounts for employers & individuals. (Feb 1999)
- Collect data on birth defects and present to the public. (Apr 1998)
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Stuart Starky on Health Care
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2004 former Democrat challenger; also ran for Senate in '00:
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- Every American deserves health insurance. (Aug 2004)
- Ensure access to basic health care. (Jul 2002)
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Bob Stump on Health Care
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Former GOP (until 2010) (District 3):
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- Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
- Expand medical savings accounts for employers & individuals. (Feb 1999)
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Don Bivens on Health Care
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| Former Democratic Challenger (2012):
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Jeff Flake on Health Care
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Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger:
Click here for 23 full quotes
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- ObamaCare is a heavy anchor to drag around. (May 2012)
- Obamacare is not the answer; choice & competition are. (Jul 2011)
- Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted NO on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
- Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
- Voted NO on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
- Voted NO on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
- Abolish federal Medicare entitlement; leave it to states. (Dec 2000)
- Rated 33% by APHA, indicating a mixed record on public health issues. (Dec 2003)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Aug 2012)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
- Repeal the Job-Killing Health Care Law. (Jan 2011)
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Rudy Garcia on Health Care
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2010 Democratic challenger (lost primary); previously Mayor:
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- More funding for health coverage, like other countries. (Mar 2010)
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Gabby Giffords on Health Care
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Democrat:
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Expand access to affordable health care. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted YES on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
- Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
- Better and immediate funding for Medicare & Medicaid. (Dec 2000)
- Prescription drug benefit within Medicare. (Jun 2000)
- Remove restrictions on estriol (menopause medication). (Jun 2008)
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Rodney Glassman on Health Care
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Fix system so everyone who wants insurance can afford it. (Mar 2010)
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Bryan Hackbarth on Health Care
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Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary):
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- Obamacare is not good for this country. (Jan 2012)
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Jim Kolbe on Health Care
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Republican (District 5):
Click here for 17 full quotes
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- Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
- Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
- Limit anti-trust lawsuits on health plans and insurers. (Mar 2002)
- Tax credits for those without employee health insurance. (May 2002)
- Tax deduction for long-term care insurance. (May 2002)
- Support telemedicine for underserved areas. (May 2002)
- $350 billion for prescriptions for poor seniors. (May 2002)
- Rated 44% by APHA, indicating a mixed record on public health issues. (Dec 2003)
- Expand medical savings accounts for employers & individuals. (Feb 1999)
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Harry Mitchell on Health Care
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Democrat:
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- Allow negotiations for lower Medicare prices. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted YES on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
- Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
- Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
- Remove restrictions on estriol (menopause medication). (Jun 2008)
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Jim Pederson on Health Care
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Democratic challenger, state party chair:
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- Feds should negotiate for better Rx prices. (May 2006)
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Ben Quayle on Health Care
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Republican (lost 2012 primary) (District 3):
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- Repeal and replace Obamacare with private sector competition. (Oct 2010)
- Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Aug 2012)
- Repeal the Job-Killing Health Care Law. (Jan 2011)
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Rick Renzi on Health Care
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Republican Representative (AZ-1):
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- Voted NO on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
- Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
- Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
- Rated 11% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
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David Ruben on Health Care
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Democratic Challenger (lost 2012 primary):
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- Stop restricting how doctors can prescribe pain medication. (May 2012)
- I support universal health care. (May 2012)
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Richard Carmona on Health Care
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Repealing ObamaCare means public pays for the uninsured. (Oct 2012)
- Would not have voted for ObamaCare. (Oct 2012)
- Eliminate waste, fraud, & abuse--then prevention. (Oct 2012)
- Helped open the first trauma center in southern Arizona. (May 2012)
- Indignity of being poor patient in hospital sensitizes me. (May 2012)
- Preserve Medicare benefits, but modernize it. (Mar 2012)
- Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Oct 2012)
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Mark Kelly on Health Care
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Supports a tax credit for family and informal caregivers. (Oct 2020)
- Oppose any efforts to turn Medicare into a voucher program. (Oct 2020)
- Health care is a right; supports public option. (Jan 2020)
- Allow Medicare buy-in; limited public option. (Nov 2019)
- Medicare needn't be barred from negotiating drug prices. (Sep 2019)
- Employer health insurance should stay; improve care access. (Apr 2019)
- Ensure healthcare access, unsure of single-payer care. (Feb 2019)
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Jon Kyl on Health Care
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Republican Jr Senator (AZ; retiring 2012):
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- Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted NO on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted YES on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on limiting medical liability lawsuits to $250,000. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on expanding enrollment period for Medicare Part D. (Feb 2006)
- Voted NO on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics. (Nov 2005)
- Voted NO on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on allowing reimportation of Rx drugs from Canada. (Jul 2002)
- Voted NO on allowing patients to sue HMOs & collect punitive damages. (Jun 2001)
- Voted YES on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Apr 2001)
- Voted NO on including prescription drugs under Medicare. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on limiting self-employment health deduction. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on increasing tobacco restrictions. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on Medicare means-testing. (Jun 1997)
- Voted NO on blocking medical savings acounts. (Apr 1996)
- Rated 0% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Aug 2012)
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Jim Lamon on Health Care
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Blake Masters on Health Care
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John McCain on Health Care
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Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ):
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- Repeal & replace, but don't throw anyone off healthcare. (Mar 2017)
- Get healthcare records online to reduce costs. (Oct 2008)
- 50% credit for businesses who provide employees insurance. (Oct 2008)
- Put health records online, to reduce medical errors. (Oct 2008)
- 1997: Give FDA more regulatory powers over tobacco. (Mar 2008)
- Preserve quality of health care by individual responsibility. (Dec 2007)
- Give individuals $2500 refundable tax credits for healthcare. (Oct 2007)
- Control health costs so manufacturers stay competitive. (Oct 2007)
- Stumped by whether contraceptives prevent spread of AIDS. (Oct 2007)
- 1997: Led fight for anti-tobacco legislation. (Sep 2007)
- No mandated universal system; no mandated insurance coverage. (Jun 2006)
- We should be able to reimport drugs from Canada. (Jan 2006)
- Include a health savings account in healthcare reform. (Jan 2006)
- Supports tax-free medical savings accounts & tax credits. (Nov 2004)
- Greater consumer access to generic drugs. (May 2002)
- 1998 tobacco bill attempted regulation via $1.10/pack tax. (Sep 2000)
- Favorite cause: Cleft-palate surgery for children. (Oct 2007)
- Higher taxes on cigarettes. (Jan 2000)
- Matching funds for seniors citizens’ prescription drugs. (Dec 1999)
- Expand health insurance to 11 million uninsured children. (Dec 1999)
- Keep health care promises to aging veterans. (Nov 1999)
- Address powerlessness when faced with health care crises. (Jul 1999)
- “Patient rights” means value human life over dollars. (Jul 1999)
- Expand medical savings; community health; & tax deductions. (Jul 1999)
- Patient Rights: access; MDs over HMOs; grievance process. (Jul 1999)
- Allow paying extra for choice of doctors & care. (Jul 1999)
- Full doctor-patient discussion even when it costs HMO. (Jul 1999)
- Supports patient rights; regulate nicotine as a drug. (Jul 1998)
- More tax-deductible health costs; limits on malpractice. (Jul 1998)
ObamaCare
- Voted against repealing ObamaCare's individual mandate. (Nov 2018)
- Repeal and replace the massive federal health-care law. (Sep 2010)
- Healthcare reform requires cultural change over a generation. (Nov 2008)
- Mandated heath insurance is Big Government at its best. (Oct 2008)
- Health care is a responsibility: just make it available. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: Plan is $5,000 per family, not $5,000 per person. (Oct 2008)
- Bring together smart Americans to solve Medicare. (Oct 2008)
- $5,000 refundable tax credit for every family. (Sep 2008)
- Family should make health decisions, not federal government. (Sep 2008)
- FactCheck: Obama’s plan is voluntary for adults. (Sep 2008)
- Tax credits to address crisis of health insurance. (Aug 2008)
- FactCheck: McCain’s $5,000 health tax credit would be taxed. (Aug 2008)
- Large tax credit for families to buy their health care. (Jul 2008)
- Harness market competition for comprehensive reform. (Feb 2008)
- The problem with health care in America is inflation. (Jan 2006)
- 1989: No mandatory catastrophic Medicare coverage. (Jan 2004)
- 1993: To socialize healthcare would be to ruin it. (Jan 2004)
Voting Record
- Allow appealing HMO decisions externally & in court. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding enrollment period for Medicare Part D. (Feb 2006)
- Voted YES on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of Rx drugs from Canada. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on allowing patients to sue HMOs & collect punitive damages. (Jun 2001)
- Voted YES on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Apr 2001)
- Voted NO on including prescription drugs under Medicare. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on limiting self-employment health deduction. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on increasing tobacco restrictions. (Jun 1998)
- Voted NO on Medicare means-testing. (Jun 1997)
- Voted NO on blocking medical savings acounts. (Apr 1996)
- Tax credits for those without employee health insurance. (May 2002)
- Tax deduction for long-term care insurance. (May 2002)
- Support telemedicine for underserved areas. (May 2002)
- $350 billion for prescriptions for poor seniors. (May 2002)
- Rated 25% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Supports repealing mandated health insurance. (Nov 2016)
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John Shadegg on Health Care
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Republican Representative (AZ-3):
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- Allow buying health insurance from any state in the country. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
- Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
- Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
- Voted NO on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
- Abolish federal Medicare entitlement; leave it to states. (Dec 2000)
- Rated 22% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Expand medical savings accounts for employers & individuals. (Feb 1999)
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Kelli Ward on Health Care
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Republican candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- Free market is the answer. (Oct 2017)
- Government bureaucrats are NOT doctors. (Jul 2015)
- Expansion of Medicare was devastating. ()
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