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Stephen 'Steve' Ira Cohen

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Stephen 'Steve' Ira Cohen
Full Name: Stephen 'Steve' Ira Cohen
Current Office: U.S. House - District 9, Democratic
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014

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Abortion

2013 Planned Parenthood - Positions (Feb 26, 2013 100%
2012 Planned Parenthood - Positions 100%
2011-2012 National Right to Life Committee - Positions 0%
2011 NARAL Pro-Choice America - Positions 100%
2011 National Right to Life Committee - Positions 0%
2010 NARAL Pro-Choice America - Positions 100%
2010 Planned Parenthood - Positions 100%
2009-2010 National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association - House of Representatives Score 100%
2009-2010 National Right to Life Committee - Positions 0%
2009 NARAL Pro-Choice America - Positions 100%
2009 National Right to Life Committee - Positions 0%
2008 Planned Parenthood - Positions 100%
2007-2008 National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association - Positions 100%
2007-2008 National Right to Life Committee - Positions 0%
2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America - Positions 100%

Agriculture and Food

2011 American Farm Bureau Federation - Positions 11%
2009-2010 American Farm Bureau Federation - Positions 33%
2009-2010 National Farmers Union - Positions 100%
2008 National Association of Wheat Growers - Positions 93%
2007-2008 American Farm Bureau Federation - Positions 84%
2007-2008 National Farmers Union - Family Farm Advocacy Score 100
2007 National Association of Wheat Growers - Positions 90%
2007 National Council of Agricultural Employers - Positions 0%
2007 United Fresh Produce Association - Positions 100%

Animals and Wildlife

2011 The Humane Society Legislative Fund - Positions 100%
2010-2011 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions 100%
2010 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance - Positions 0%
2009-2010 Big Cat Rescue - House of Representatives Score 100%
2009-2010 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions 100%
2009-2010 Society for Animal Protective Legislation - U.S. House Score 100%
2009-2010 The Humane Society Legislative Fund - Positions 100%
2009 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions 100%
2009 The Humane Society Legislative Fund - Positions 100%
2008 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance - Positions 0
2007-2008 Big Cat Rescue - Positions 66
2007-2008 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions 100%
2007-2008 Society for Animal Protective Legislation - U.S. House Score 100%
2007-2008 The Humane Society Legislative Fund - Positions on Animal Protection 108%
2007 The Humane Society of the United States - Positions on Animal Protection 100+

Arts and Entertainment

2012 TechCrunch/CrunchGov - Positions on Technology Industry 75%
2011 Americans for the Arts Action Fund - Positions (House Only) 100%
2008 Americans for the Arts Action Fund - Positions 100%

Budget, Spending and Taxes

2011 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy Score 88%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy Score 20%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy Score 82%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy Score 18%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 80%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy Score 0%
2011 National Taxpayers Union - Positions on Tax and Spending 17%
2010 Citizens Against Government Waste - Positions 2%
2010 National Taxpayers Union - Positions on Tax and Spending 8%
2009 Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime Score 100%
2009 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2009 Citizens Against Government Waste - Positions 1%
2009 National Taxpayers Union - Positions 2%
2008 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2008 Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime Score 100%
2008 Citizens Against Government Waste - Lifetime Score 3%
2008 Citizens Against Government Waste - Positions 4%
2007-2008 National Tax Limitation Committee - Positions 0%
2007 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2007 Americans for Tax Reform - Positions 10%
2007 FreedomWorks - Positions 5%

Business and Consumers

2012 National Electrical Contractors Association - Positions 60%
2012 TechCrunch/CrunchGov - Positions on Technology Industry 75%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Conservative Action Score 9%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Net Congressional Score 83%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Liberal Action Score 74%
2011 National Electrical Contractors Association - Positions (House Only) 100%
2011 National Federation of Independent Business - Positions 9%
2011 National Retail Federation - Positions 14%
2011 National Small Business Association - Positions 66%
2011 National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association - Positions 25%
2011 The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association - Positions 20%
2011 United States Chamber of Commerce - Positions 25%
2010 The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association - Positions 25%
2010 United States Chamber of Commerce - Positions 14%
2009-2010 American Council of Engineering Companies - Positions 70%
2009-2010 Associated General Contractors of America - Positions 37%
2009-2010 International Warehouse Logistics Association - Positions 20%
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Regressive Action Score 4
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Net Congressional Score 81%
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Progressive Action Score 65%
2009-2010 National Association of Manufacturers - Positions 33%
2009-2010 National Retail Federation - Positions 0%
2009-2010 National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association - Positions 55%
2009-2010 Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council - Positions 0%
2009 United States Chamber of Commerce - Positions 33%
2008 Business-Industry Political Action Committee - Positions 20%
2008 The Alliance for Worker Freedom - Positions 0%
2008 United States Chamber of Commerce - Positions 61%
2008 United States Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime Score 56%
2007-2008 American Forest and Paper Association - Forest Products Advocacy Score 33%
2007-2008 Associated Builders & Contractors - Positions 0%
2007-2008 Associated General Contractors of America - Positions 75%
2007-2008 International Warehouse Logistics Association - Positions 20%
2007-2008 National Association of Manufacturers - Positions 20%
2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business - Positions 60
2007-2008 National Restaurant Association - Positions on Restaurant Advocacy 60
2007-2008 National Retail Federation - Positions Retail Industry Advocacy 40%
2007-2008 National Small Business Association - Positions 69%
2007-2008 National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association - Positions 70%
2007-2008 Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association - Positions 70%
2007 AeA - Positions 75%
2007 Business-Industry Political Action Committee - Positions 0%
2007 Consumer Alliance for Energy Security - Positions 0%
2007 The Alliance for Worker Freedom - Positions 0%
2007 The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association - Positions 0%
2007 United States Chamber of Commerce - Positions 50%
2005-2006 Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business - Positions on Pro-Small Business Policy 50
2001-2002 Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business - Positions 67%
1997-1998 Tennessee National Federation of Independent Business - Positions 71%

Campaign Finance and Elections

2008-2011 Global Exchange - Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby 14%
2007 League of Women Voters - Campaign Finance and Election Issues Score 100%

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

2012 Open Doors USA - Positions 50%
2011-2012 American Civil Liberties Union - Positions 100%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Liberal Action Score 74%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Net Congressional Score 83%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Conservative Action Score 9%
2011 American Civil Liberties Union - Positions (House Only) 100%
2009-2010 American Civil Liberties Union - Positions 93%
2009-2010 Arab American Institute - Positions 40%
2009-2010 Human Rights Campaign - Positions 91%
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Regressive Action Score 4
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Progressive Action Score 65%
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Net Congressional Score 81%
2009-2010 Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights - Positions 100%
2009-2010 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - Positions 98%
2009 American Library Association - Positions 38%
2009 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Progressive Action Score 62%
2009 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Regressive Action Score 5%
2009 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - Positions 100%
2008 American Library Association - Positions 33%
2007-2008 American Civil Liberties Union - Positions 100%
2007-2008 Arab American Institute - Positions on Arab American Issues 75%
2007-2008 Human Rights Campaign - Positions 90%
2007-2008 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Oath of Office Score 100%
2007-2008 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Progressive Action Score 95%
2007-2008 Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights - Positions on Civil and Human 96
2007-2008 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - Positions on Civil Rights and Social Justice Issues 90%
2007-2008 The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association - Greek American Issues Score 52%
2007 American Civil Liberties Union - Positions 100
2007 American Library Association - Positions 40%
2007 Arab American Institute - Positions on Arab American Issues 60%
2007 Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights - Positions 87%
2007 League of Women Voters - Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Score 100%
2007 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - Positions 96%
2007 National Council of La Raza - Positions 100

Conservative

2012 American Conservative Union - Lifetime Score 1%
2012 American Conservative Union - Ratings of Congress 0%
2011-2012 Heritage Action for America - Positions 15%
2011 American Conservative Union - Positions 4%
2011 American Conservative Union - Lifetime Score 1%
2011 Concerned Women for America - Positions 3%
2011 Eagle Forum - Positions 23%
2011 Heritage Action for America - Positions (House Only) 10%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy Score 18%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy Score 88%
2011 National Journal - Liberal Composite Score 89%
2011 National Journal - Conservative Composite Score 11%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy Score 82%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy Score 20%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy Score 0%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 80%
2011 The Club for Growth - Positions 12%
2011 The John Birch Society - Positions (Spring-Summer) 22%
2011 The John Birch Society - Positions (Summer-Fall) 21%
2011 The New American - Positions on Conservative Issues 21%
2010 American Conservative Union - Lifetime Score 0%
2010 American Conservative Union - Positions 0%
2010 Eagle Forum - Positions 0%
2010 National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy Score 71%
2010 National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy Score 0%
2010 National Journal - Conservative Composite Score 14%
2010 National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy Score 29%
2010 National Journal - Liberal Composite Score 86%
2010 National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy Score 8%
2010 National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy Score 91%
2010 National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 93%
2010 The Club for Growth - Positions 0%
2010 The John Birch Society - Positions (May 2010 - September 2010) 10%
2009-2010 Americans for Prosperity - Positions 0%
2009-2010 Campaign for Working Families - Positions 0%
2009-2010 Christian Coalition of America - Positions 0%
2009-2010 Concerned Women for America - Positions 0%
2009-2010 The John Birch Society - Positions (Full Session) 10%
2009-2010 The John Birch Society - Positions (November 2009 - June 2010) 10%
2009 American Conservative Union - Positions 0%
2009 American Conservative Union - Lifetime Score 0%
2009 Campaign for Working Families - Positions 0%
2009 Eagle Forum - Positions 0%
2009 Heritage Alliance - Positions 5%
2009 National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy Score 20%
2009 National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy Score 31%
2009 National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 77%
2009 National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy Score 14%
2009 National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 24%
2009 Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties Score 0%
2009 Republican Liberty Caucus - Positions on Personal Liberties 23%
2009 The Club for Growth - Positions 0%
2009 The John Birch Society - Positions (Full Year) 10%
2009 The John Birch Society - Positions (June 2009 - November 2009) 0%
2009 The John Birch Society - Positions (January 2009 - June 2009) 20%
2008 American Conservative Union - Positions 0%
2008 Eagle Forum - Positions 30%
2008 National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 23.2%
2008 National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy Score 33%
2008 National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy Score 0%
2008 National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy Score 25%
2008 The Club for Growth - Positions 0%
2007-2008 Americans for Prosperity - Positions 0%
2007-2008 Campaign for Working Families - Positions on Conservative Issues 11
2007-2008 Christian Coalition of America - Positions 10%
2007-2008 Concerned Women for America - Positions 18%
2007-2008 The John Birch Society - Positions 18%
2007 American Conservative Union - Positions 0%
2007 Americans for Prosperity - Positions 0%
2007 Eagle Forum - Positions 11%
2007 GOPUSA - Positions 0%
2007 National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 24%
2007 National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy Score 38%
2007 National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy Score 4%
2007 National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy Score 28%
2007 Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties Score 12%
2007 Republican Liberty Caucus - Positions on Personal Liberties 38%
2007 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions 100%
2007 The Club for Growth - Positions 2%
2007 The John Birch Society - Conservative Index Score 20%
2007 Traditional Values Coalition - Positions 0
2005-2006 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Regressive Conservative Action Score 0%

Drugs

2007-2008 Drug Policy Alliance Network - House of Representatives Score 75%
2007-2008 National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors - Positions 100%

Education

2011 National Association for College Admission Counseling - Positions 100%
2011 National Education Association - Positions A
2010 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Positions 100%
2009-2010 National Association for College Admission Counseling - Positions 100%
2009-2010 National Education Association - Positions A
2009 National Education Association - Positions on Public Education Teaching Profession Issues A
2009 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - U.S. House Score 100%
2007-2008 National Association for College Admission Counseling - Positions 70%
2007-2008 National Education Association - Positions on Public Education Teaching Profession Issues A
2007 Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development - Positions 100%
2007 National Association for College Admission Counseling - Positions 62%
2007 National Association of Elementary School Principals - Positions 100%
2007 National Education Association - Positions on Public Education Teaching Profession Issues A
2007 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Positions 100%

Employment and Affirmative Action

2009 Women Employed - Positions 50%
2008 Latin America Working Group - Positions 100%
2007 National Employment Lawyers Association - Positions 66%

Energy

2011 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions 100%
2009-2010 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions 100%
2008 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions 100%
2007-2008 Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Positions on Affordable Energy 5%
2007 Consumer Alliance for Energy Security - Positions 0%
2007 League of Women Voters - Energy Score 100%
2007 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions 100%

Environment

2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Net Congressional Score 83%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Conservative Action Score 9%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Liberal Action Score 74%
2011 Environment America - Positions 96%
2011 League of Conservation Voters - Lifetime Score 95%
2011 League of Conservation Voters - Positions 91%
2011 Sierra Club - Positions on Clean Water (House Only) 100%
2011 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions 100%
2010 League of Conservation Voters - Lifetime Score 96%
2010 League of Conservation Voters - Positions 90%
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Net Congressional Score 81%
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Progressive Action Score 65%
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Regressive Action Score 4
2009-2010 League of Conservation Voters - Positions 96%
2009-2010 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions 100%
2009 Environment America - Positions 100%
2009 League of Conservation Voters - Positions 100%
2008-2011 Global Exchange - Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby 14%
2008 Environment America - Positions 100%
2008 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions 100%
2007-2008 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions 100%
2007-2008 League of Conservation Voters - Positions 97%
2007 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions 100%
2007 League of Conservation Voters - First Session Score 95%
2007 League of Private Property Voters - Land Rights Advocacy Score 0
2007 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions 100%
2006 Tennessee Conservation Voters - Positions on Environmental Conservation 2
2005 Tennessee Conservation Voters - Positions 88%

Federal, State and Local Relations

2009 The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association - Positions 20%

Foreign Affairs

2011 Citizens for Global Solutions - Global Issues Score 91%
2011 Friends Committee on National Legislation - Positions 83%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy Score 88%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 80%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy Score 18%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy Score 20%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy Score 82%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy Score 0%
2011 Peace Action West - Positions 81%
2010 American Security Council Foundation - Positions 25%
2010 Peace Action - Positions 75%
2010 Peace Action West - Positions 75%
2009-2010 ACT! for America - Positions 40%
2009-2010 Council for a Livable World - Positions 83%
2009-2010 PeacePAC - Positions (PeacePAC is sister organization of Council for a Livable World rating House Only) 83%
2009-2010 Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) - Positions 40%
2009 American Security Council Foundation - Positions 60%
2009 Friends Committee on National Legislation - Positions 50%
2009 Latin America Working Group - Positions 25%
2009 NewPolicy.org - Positions on International Middle East Policy Advocacy 0%
2009 Peace Action West - Positions 69%
2009 Resolve Uganda - Lifetime Score 25%
2008 Friends Committee on National Legislation - Positions 100%
2008 Peace Action West - Positions 90%
2007-2008 ACT! for America - Positions 17%
2007-2008 Council for a Livable World - Positions 87%
2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation - Positions 77%
2007 Council for a Livable World - Positions 92%
2007 Friends Committee on National Legislation - Positions 82%
2007 Latin America Working Group - Positions 60%
2007 Peace Action West - Positions 91%
2006 Church World Service - Positions 0

Gambling and Gaming

2009-2010 The Poker Players Alliance - Positions on Poker Players' Rights 92%

Government Operations

2011 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2010 Citizens Against Government Waste - Positions 2%
2009 Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime Score 100%
2009 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2009 Citizens Against Government Waste - Positions 1%
2008 Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime Score 100%
2008 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2008 Citizens Against Government Waste - Positions 4%
2008 Citizens Against Government Waste - Lifetime Score 3%
2007-2008 National Association of Counties - Positions on County Government Advocacy 83%
2007 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2007 Citizens Against Government Waste - Positions 2%

Guns

2012 Gun Owners of America - Key Votes Alignment on Gun Rights - Federal Vote Scorecard - 112th Congress 2nd Session 0%
2012 Gun Owners of America - Ratings on Gun Rights - Elected to 113th Congress [12/2012] 0%
2012 National Rifle Association - Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 0%
2011 Gun Owners of America - Key Votes Alignment on Gun Rights - Federal Vote Scorecard - 112th Congress, First Session 25%
2010 Gun Owners of America - Congressional Candidate Ratings on Gun Rights [09/2010] F
2010 Gun Owners of America - Congressional Ratings on Gun Rights [04/2010] 18%
2010 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund - Positions on Gun Rights C
2008 National Rifle Association - Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 42%
2004 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund - Positions on Gun Rights 0%
2000 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund - Positions on Gun Rights B+
1991-2009 Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence - Lifetime Score (U.S. Senate) 100%
1988-2008 Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence - Lifetime Score (U.S. House) 100%

Health and Health Care

2011 AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Advocacy Association - Positions 100%
2011 American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Positions (House Only) 100%
2011 American Nurses Association - Positions 100%
2011 Association of University Centers on Disabilities - Positions 75%
2011 The Children's Health Fund - Positions (House Only) 100%
2010 American Public Health Association - Positions 100%
2010 American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - U.S. House Score 0%
2009-2010 Alzheimer's Impact Movement - Positions 67%
2009-2010 American Hospital Association - Positions 50%
2009-2010 National Breast Cancer Coalition - Positions 75%
2009-2010 Saint Joseph Health System - Positions 100%
2009 American Nurses Association - Positions 100%
2009 American Public Health Association - Positions 100%
2009 American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - Positions 100%
2009 Association of University Centers on Disabilities - Positions 88%
2009 The Children's Health Fund - Positions 66%
2008 American Public Health Association - Positions 100%
2008 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - U.S. House Score 100%
2007-2008 American Hospital Association - Positions 57%
2007-2008 National Breast Cancer Coalition - Positions 75%
2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System - Positions 100
2007 Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy - Positions 0%
2007 American Academy of Family Physicians - Positions 100%
2007 American Public Health Association - Positions 100%
2007 American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - Positions 100%
2007 Association of University Centers on Disabilities - Positions 60%
2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - Positions 50
2007 League of Women Voters - Children's Health Issues Score 100%
2007 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions 100%
2007 The Children's Health Fund - Positions 100%

Immigration

2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] - Positions - Reduce Visa Lottery (Feb 11, 2013) 67%
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] - Positions - Reduce Illegal Immigration at the Border (Feb 11, 2013) 25%
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] - Positions - Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards (Feb 11, 2013) 0%
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] - Positions - Overall (Feb 11, 2013) 19%
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] - Positions - Reduce Unnecessary Foreign Workers (Feb 11, 2013) 0%
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] - Positions - Reduce Amnesty Enticements (Feb 11, 2013) 0%
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] - Positions - Reduce Illegal Jobs and Presence (Feb 11, 2013) 36%
2009-2010 American Immigration Lawyers Association - U.S. House Score 100%
2009-2010 Federation for American Immigration Reform - Positions 0%
2009-2010 United States English - U.S. House Score 17%
2007-2010 National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute - Positions 67%
2007-2008 Federation for American Immigration Reform - Positions 15%
2007 English First - Positions 0%

Labor Unions

2011-2012 United Food & Commercial Workers - Positions 100%
2011 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) - Positions 100%
2011 Federally Employed Women - Positions 100%
2011 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers - Positions 71%
2010 American Federation of Government Employees - Positions 87%
2010 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) - Positions 100%
2010 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) - Positions 100%
2010 Federally Employed Women - Positions 90%
2010 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - Positions 87%
2010 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers - House of Representatives Score 100%
2009-2010 Communications Workers of America - Positions 89%
2009-2010 International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Positions 93%
2009-2010 International Foodservice Distributors Association - Positions 0%
2009-2010 National Association for the Self-Employed - U.S. House Score 100%
2009-2010 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Positions 100%
2009 American Federation of Government Employees - Positions 100%
2009 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) - Positions 95%
2009 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) - Lifetime Score 97%
2009 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) - Positions 100%
2009 Federally Employed Women - Positions 100%
2009 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - Positions 100%
2009 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers - Positions 100%
2009 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Positions 100%
2009 Women Employed - Positions 50%
2008 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) - Positions 100%
2008 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) - Lifetime Score 97%
2008 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) - Positions 100%
2008 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) - Lifetime Score 100%
2008 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers - Positions 100%
2008 Latin America Working Group - Positions 100%
2008 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Positions 100%
2008 The Alliance for Worker Freedom - Positions 0%
2008 Utility Workers Union of America - Positions 100%
2007-2008 Federally Employed Women - Equality in Government Score 80
2007-2008 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Positions 100%
2007-2008 International Foodservice Distributors Association - Positions 0%
2007-2008 United Food & Commercial Workers - Positions 100%
2007 American Federation of Government Employees - Positions 100%
2007 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) - Positions 96%
2007 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) - Positions 100%
2007 Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers - Positions 100%
2007 Federally Employed Women - Positions 90%
2007 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - Positions 83%
2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers - Positions 100
2007 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Positions 100%
2007 The Alliance for Worker Freedom - Positions 0%
2007 The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association - Positions 0%
2007 United Auto Workers - Positions 100%
2007 Utility Workers Union of America - Positions 100

Legislative Branch

2008-2011 Global Exchange - Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby 14%
2007-2008 Grassroots Netroots Alliance - Positions 61%

Liberal

2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Net Congressional Score 83%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Liberal Action Score 74%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Conservative Action Score 9%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy Score 0%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy Score 18%
2011 National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy Score 20%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 80%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy Score 82%
2011 National Journal - Conservative Composite Score 11%
2011 National Journal - Liberal Composite Score 89%
2011 National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy Score 88%
2010 Americans for Democratic Action - Positions 100%
2010 National Journal - Conservative Composite Score 14%
2010 National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy Score 71%
2010 National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 93%
2010 National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy Score 91%
2010 National Journal - Liberal Composite Score 86%
2010 National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy Score 29%
2010 National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy Score 0%
2010 National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy Score 8%
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Progressive Action Score 65%
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Regressive Action Score 4
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Net Congressional Score 81%
2009 Americans for Democratic Action - Positions 100%
2009 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Progressive Action Score 62%
2009 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Regressive Action Score 5%
2009 National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy Score 67%
2009 National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 24%
2009 National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 77%
2009 National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy Score 82%
2009 National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy Score 75%
2008 Americans for Democratic Action - Positions 100%
2008 National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy Score 67%
2008 National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy Score 82%
2008 National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 77%
2008 National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy Score 70%
2007-2008 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress - Progressive Action Score 95%
2007-2008 Progressive Democrats of America - Positions 55%
2007 Americans for Democratic Action - Positions 100%
2007 National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 76%
2007 National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy Score 61%
2007 National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy Score 94%
2007 National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy Score 71%

Marriage, Family, and Children

2011 The Children's Health Fund - Positions (House Only) 100%
2010 Vote Kids - Positions 100%
2009-2010 American Family Association - Positions 0%
2009-2010 Children's Defense Fund - Positions 100%
2009-2010 School Nutrition Association - Positions (House Only) 100%
2009 The Children's Health Fund - Positions 66%
2009 Vote Kids - Positions 100%
2007-2008 American Family Association - Positions 0%
2007-2008 Family Research Council - Positions 5%
2007-2008 School Nutrition Association - Positions 0%
2007-2008 The Arc - Positions 57%
2007 American Academy of Family Physicians - Positions 100%
2007 Children's Defense Fund - Positions 100%
2007 Family Research Council - Positions 0
2007 League of Women Voters - Children's Health Issues Score 100%

Military Personnel

2011 Fleet Reserve Association - Positions 100%
2011 Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL - Positions (House Only) 85
2010 Fleet Reserve Association - Positions (House Only) 100%
2009 Fleet Reserve Association - Positions 100%
2009 Military Officers Association of America - Positions 100%
2008 Fleet Reserve Association - Positions 37%
2007 Fleet Reserve Association - Positions 66%

National Security

2010 American Security Council Foundation - Positions 25%
2009 American Security Council Foundation - Positions 60%
2007-2008 ACT! for America - Positions 17%
2007-2008 American Security Council Foundation - Positions 10%
2007-2008 Center for Security Policy - Positions 21%
2001-2010 Keep America Safe - Positions 11%

Senior Citizens

2011 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2009-2010 Alzheimer's Impact Movement - Positions 67%
2009 Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime Score 100%
2009 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2008 Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime Score 100%
2008 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%
2007 Alliance for Retired Americans - Positions 100%

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

2009-2010 Human Rights Campaign - Positions 91%

Social

2012 Catholic Advocate - Positions 0%
2012 Family Research Council - Positions 0%
2012 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby - Positions 90%
2011 Family Research Council - Positions 10%
2011 Secular Coalition for America - Positions 57%
2010 Liberty Central - Positions on Conservative Issues F
2010 National Association of Social Workers - House of Representatives Score 100%
2009-2010 ACT! for America - Positions 40%
2009-2010 Family Research Council - Positions 0%
2009-2010 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby - Positions 100%
2009 National Association of Social Workers - Positions 100%
2009 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby - Positions 100%
2009 Population Connection - Committee Votes Score 100%
2008-2011 Global Exchange - Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby 14%
2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy/TheMiddleClass.org - Positions on Middle Class Advocacy 89
2008 National Association of Social Workers - Positions 40%
2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby - Positions 100%
2007-2010 National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute - Positions 67%
2007-2008 ACT! for America - Positions 17%
2007-2008 Population Action International - Positions 100%
2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy/TheMiddleClass.org - Positions on Middle Class Advocacy 100
2007 National Association of Social Workers - Positions 100%
2007 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby - Positions on Social Justice and Peace 68
2007 Population Connection - Positions on Population Stabilization 100%

Technology and Communication

2012 TechCrunch/CrunchGov - Positions on Technology Industry 75%
2008 CNET News - Positions 83%
2007-2008 Information Technology Industry Council - Positions 86%
2007 AeA - Positions 75%
2007 Computer & Communications Industry Association - Positions 93%

Trade

2009-2010 International Foodservice Distributors Association - Positions 0%
2009-2010 USA Engage - Positions 40%
2008 The Alliance for Worker Freedom - Positions 0%
2007-2008 International Foodservice Distributors Association - Positions 0%
2007-2008 National Foreign Trade Council - Positions 33%
2007 Associated Equipment Distributors - Positions 85%
2007 The Alliance for Worker Freedom - Positions 0%

Unemployed and Low-Income

2011 Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law - Positions 100%
2010 Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law - Positions 93%
2009 Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law - Positions 100
2008 Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law - Positions 100%
2007-2008 Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Positions on Affordable Energy 5%
2007-2008 RESULTS - Positions 80%

Veterans

2011 Vietnam Veterans of America - Positions 0%
2009 Disabled American Veterans - House of Representatives Score 100%

Women

2011 Federally Employed Women - Positions 100%
2010 Federally Employed Women - Positions 90%
2009 Federally Employed Women - Positions 100%
2009 Women Employed - Positions 50%
2007-2008 Federally Employed Women - Equality in Government Score 80
2007-2008 National Organization for Women - Positions 100%
2007 Federally Employed Women - Positions 90%

Foreign Affairs

2010 American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association - Positions 38%

How to Interpret these Evaluations

Project Vote Smart displays all known interest group ratings for each candidate and official, regardless of issue or bias.

Keep in mind that ratings done by special interest groups often do not represent a non-partisan stance. In addition, some groups select votes that tend to favor members of one political party over another, rather than choosing votes based solely on issues concerns. Nevertheless, they can be invaluable in showing where an incumbent has stood on a series of votes in the past one or two years, especially when ratings by groups on all sides of an issue are compared. Website links, if available, and descriptions of the organizations offering performance evaluations are accessible by clicking on the name of the group.

Most performance evaluations are displayed in a percentage format. However, some organizations present their ratings in the form of a letter grade or endorsement based on voting records, interviews, survey results and/or sources of campaign funding. For consistency and ease in understanding, Project Vote Smart converts all scores into a percentage when possible. Please visit the group's website or call 1-888-VOTESMART for more specific information.

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