Abortion Issues

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2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 90 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 28 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 55 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 86 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 65 percent in 2005.

Agriculture Issues

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2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Farmers Union's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 100.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 97 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 52 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 62 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 41 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 60 percent in 2005.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 82 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 50 percent in 2007-2008. Members of Congress who led as prime sponsors of pro-animal legislation received "extra-credit" equivalent to one vote or one co sponsorship, 17% for a Senator or 8% for a Representative of the House.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 50 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 25 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in 2005.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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2008  Americans for Fair Taxation considered how each congressional representative stood on the FairTax, illustrated with +3 as a sponsorship, +2 as a co-sponsorship, +1 as support, 0 as does not support, and -1 as against. In 2008, the actions of Secretary Salazar is represented by -1.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 13 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Secretary Salazar a grade of F.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 20 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 18 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 13 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 14 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 30 percent in 2005.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 63 percent in 2008.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 66 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Forest and Paper Association's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 50 percent.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 66 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Secretary Salazar a rating of 64 in its 110th (2007-2008) Pre-Election Congressional Report.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Restaurant Association's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 57.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 20 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 64 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 27 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 92 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 64 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 57 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 57 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 37 percent in 2005-2006. The following ratings indicate the degree that each elected official supported the interests of the organization in that year.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 17 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 37 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 69 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 36 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the International Sleep Products Association 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 48 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 39 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 72 percent in 2005.

1999-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 100 percent in 1999-2006.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 64 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 85 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 89.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 97 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Secretary Salazar a rating of +2.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Secretary Salazar a grade of 71.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 60.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Secretary Salazar a rating of 0.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 85 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 88 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 81 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 58 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 82 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 76 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 80 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 100 percent in 2005.

Conservative

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2008  In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Secretary Salazar a rating of 4 percent.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 25 percent in 2008.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 7 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Americans for Prosperity's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 20 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 20 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 8 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 8 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 11 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the GOPUSA 10 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 40.8 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 42 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 44 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 34 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 7 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Secretary Salazar a grade of 33.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 17 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 28.6 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 21 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 13 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 32.2 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 27 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 38 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 30 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 4 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 20 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 20 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 44 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 32 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 38 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 37 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 43 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 35 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 60 percent in 2005.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 60 percent in 2005-2006.

Drug Issues

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2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 100 percent in 2005-2006.

Education

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2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Secretary Salazar a grade of A.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Secretary Salazar a grade of 100.

2007  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development gave Secretary Salazar a rating of 100 percent.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Education Association gave Secretary Salazar a grade of A.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2005.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 50 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

Environmental Issues

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2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Environment America 90 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 82 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 85 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 40.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 73 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 22 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Wind Energy Association 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 71 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 73 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Partnership for America 20 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 80 percent in 2005.

2004  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 86 percent in 2004.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Family Research Council 22 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Arc 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 90.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Secretary Salazar a grade of 14.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 90 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Family Research Council 12 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Family Association 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 67 percent in 2005.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Secretary Salazar a grade of A-.

2008  In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Secretary Salazar a grade of B.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the ACT! for America 100 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Secretary Salazar a rating of +2.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of -1.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) -1 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Secretary Salazar a grade of B+.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 68 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Secretary Salazar voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Peace Action West 36 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Secretary Salazar a grade of A based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2006  In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Secretary Salazar a grade of B.

2006  In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Secretary Salazar a grade of A+.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Peace Action 56 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Secretary Salazar a grade of A based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of -4.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Peace Action 78 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the PeacePAC 88 percent in 2005.

Government Reform

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2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 3 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 68 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 68 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 25 percent in 2005.

Gun Issues

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2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Secretary Salazar a grade of B.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 0 percent in 2005.

1988-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates from 1988-2008, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence assigned Secretary Salazar a grade of 0 percent.

Health Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Secretary Salazar a grade of 80.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Secretary Salazar a rating of 0.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 80 percent in 2006.

2006  On the votes that the Protect Patients Now! considered to be the most important in 2006, Secretary Salazar voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  On the votes that the Saint Joseph Health System considered to be the most important in 2005-2006, Secretary Salazar voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 80 percent in 2005.

Immigration

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2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Secretary Salazar a grade of F-.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 19 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Secretary Salazar a rating of +2.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Secretary Salazar a grade of F.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on immigration issues in 2005-2008, the Americans for Better Immigration assigned Secretary Salazar a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 20 percent in 2003-2006.

Labor

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2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 85 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 89 percent in 2008.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 94 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 70.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 14 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 84 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Secretary Salazar a grade of 100.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 91 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Secretary Salazar a grade of 100.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 80 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 75 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 60 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 93 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 75 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 85 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 79 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 77 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 79 percent in 2005.

Liberal

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2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2008.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Secretary Salazar a rating of 0.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 59.2 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 56 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 54 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 65 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 67.8 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 72 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 61 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 69 percent in 2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 80 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 60 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 43 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 61 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 62 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 56 percent in 2005.

Military Issues

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2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 33 percent in 2005.

National Security Issues

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2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 42 percent in 2005-2006.

Science and Medical Research

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2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2005.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 98 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Secretary Salazar a grade of B+.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2005.

Social Issues

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2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 2007-2008 the Secular Coalition for America assigned Secretary Salazar a grade of C. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F.

2007  In 2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Secretary Salazar a grade of A.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 56.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 88 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 100.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Population Connection 75 percent in 2006.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 40 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 63 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 100.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Population Connection 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Population Institute 100 percent in 2005.

Technology and Communication

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2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 71 percent in 2007.

Trade Issues

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2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 14 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Secretary Salazar a grade of C.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Secretary Salazar a grade of D.

1997-1998  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Barrier Votes.

Transportation Issues

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2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

Veterans Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Secretary Salazar a grade of A+.

2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 80 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Secretary Salazar a grade of B+.

2006  Secretary Salazar sponsored or co-sponsored 47 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 92 percent in 2005.

Welfare and Poverty

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2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of RESULTS 64 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Secretary Salazar a grade of A percent.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the RESULTS 89 percent in 2005-2006.

Women's Issues

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2007-2008  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Secretary Salazar received a rating of 70.

2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the National Organization for Women attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007-2008, the National Organization for Women gave Secretary Salazar a rating of 94 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Secretary Salazar a grade of 100.

2007  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 77 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Secretary Salazar supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 75 percent in 2005.

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