In 2004 The National Political Awareness Test (NPAT) asked candidates which items they would support if elected. Items included economic and policy issues, both domestic and foreign. Here are the highlights of John McCain's responses to the questions.
John McCain on Health
- Supports a Patient's Bill of Rights, including appeal mechanisms when claims are denied, and the right to sue when claims are denied.
- Supports expanded eligibility for tax-free medical savings accounts.
- In favor of limits on the amount of punitive damages awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
- Supports expanded prescription drug coverage under Medicare.
- Supports tax credits to individuals and small businesses to offset the cost of insurance coverage.
- Supports stem cell research on existing lines of stem cells.
John McCain on Immigration
- Supports an increase in the number of visas issued for agricultural workers.
- Would relax restrictions barring legal immigrants from using social programs (e.g. public housing, food stamps).
- Supports immigration reform allowing willing employers & employees to connect, while protecting American jobs & securing our borders.
John McCain on International Aid
John McCain on National Security
- Supports using military tribunals to try suspected terrorists when ordinary civilian courts are deemed inappropriate or impractical.
- The United States should adopt stricter rules for student visa applications from nations known to sponsor terrorism.
- The United States should not grant law enforcement agencies greater discretion to read mail and email, tap phones, and conduct random searches to prevent future terrorist attacks.
- The United States should hold foreign states accountable for terrorists who operate in their country.
- The federal government should increase funding to states and cities for homeland security.
- Supports a policy of pre-emptive strikes against countries deemed to be a threat to national security, evaluated on a case by case basis depending on the severity of the threat.
John McCain on Social Security
John McCain on Technology and Communication
- Supports the moratorium on Internet taxation.
- Supports strict penalties for Internet crimes (e.g. hacking, identity theft, worms/viruses).
- Supports legislation to detail how personal information can be collected and used on the Internet.
- Supports enactment of reasonable regulations to protect individual privacy on & off line, including pornography, fraudulent activity, etc.
John McCain on Welfare and Poverty
- Welfare recipients should be required to spend at least 40 hours a week in a combination of work and training programs.
- Supports increased funding for child care programs.
- Supports housing assistance for low-income families.
Articles and information about John McCain
John McCain's Official Web SiteJohn McCain, U.S. Senator Official Web Site
John McCain's Presidential Announcement Speech
Page 1: John McCain Biography
Page 2: Bits and Pieces About John McCain and Family
Page 3: How Senator John McCain Voted on Select Bills
Page 4: Where John McCain Stands on Issues
Page 5: More Issues, and More John McCain Resources
