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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jared Fisher on Homeland Security
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| Republican candidate for Nevada Governor:
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Adam Laxalt on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for governor of Nevada:
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- Make Nevada the most veteran-empowering state in the nation. (Jul 2018)
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John Jay Lee on Homeland Security
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| Republican Challenger:
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Brian Sandoval on Homeland Security
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Republican Governor:
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- Defy Trump's bad on transgendered people in military. (Mar 2018)
- Fund additional veterans service officers. (Jan 2013)
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Dan Schwartz on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- We need a hard look at military spending to find excesses. (Sep 2017)
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Steve Sisolak on Homeland Security
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| Democratic candidate for Nevada Governor:
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Senate:
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Sharron Angle on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Maintain strong defense against terrorist & foreign threats. (Aug 2010)
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Bob Beers on Homeland Security
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| Republican Senate candidate (withdrew):
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Catherine Cortez Masto on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
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Joe Heck on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Supported $607 billion national defense bill. (May 2015)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Dean Heller on Homeland Security
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Republican:
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- Support our troops and win the war on terrorism. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
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Jacky Rosen on Homeland Security
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Democratic Challenger for NV Senator:
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- Fight to keep our military strong. (Nov 2016)
- Duty to take care of our veterans with less bureaucracy. (Nov 2016)
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Danny Tarkanian on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for Nevada U.S. Senator:
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- Rebuild our military; it was severely weakened under Obama. (Feb 2018)
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Mark Amodei on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 2):
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- Focus defense spending on 21st Century warfare. (Sep 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Cresent Hardy on Homeland Security
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Strong national defense is critical to quality of life. (Nov 2014)
- Supports targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Joe Heck on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 3):
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- Supported $607 billion national defense bill. (May 2015)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Steven Horsford on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
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Ruben Kihuen on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Focus on veterans, not defense company lobbyists. (Nov 2016)
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Susie Lee on Homeland Security
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Jacky Rosen on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Fight to keep our military strong. (Nov 2016)
- Duty to take care of our veterans with less bureaucracy. (Nov 2016)
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Dina Titus on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Jim Gibbons on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (NV-2):
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- Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Kenny Guinn on Homeland Security
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Republican NV Governor:
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- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
- Study terrorist threats against nuclear waste repositories. (Aug 2001)
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Harry Reid on Homeland Security
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Democratic Sr Senator (NV):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
- Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
- Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
- Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
- Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
- Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)
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Richard Bryan on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
- Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
- Voted NO on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
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Barbara Vucanovich on Homeland Security
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Rick Ziser on Homeland Security
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Better benefits for military personnel. (May 2004)
- Continue to develop a missile defense system. (May 2004)
- Improve training and equipment. (May 2004)
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Shelley Berkley on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (NV-1):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
- Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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Jack Carter on Homeland Security
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Democratic challenger, previously First Son:
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- Should not run our armed services on a shoe string. (Jul 2006)
- Reallocate resources within the armed forces. (Jun 2006)
- Increase port security and inspect every incoming container. (Apr 2006)
- Katrina: replace cronyism with expertise. (Apr 2006)
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Dean Heller on Homeland Security
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Republican:
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- Support our troops and win the war on terrorism. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
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Jon Porter on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (NV-3):
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- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
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Shelley Berkley on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (NV-1):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
- Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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John Ensign on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator (NV):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Jim Gibbons on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (NV-2):
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- Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Adam Laxalt on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Make Nevada the most veteran-empowering state in the nation. (Jul 2018)
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