Abortion Issues

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2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2008.

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

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2007.

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 96 percent in 2008.

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

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 93 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the United Fresh Produce Association 100 percent in 2007.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Big Cat Rescue gave Representative Walz a grade of 66.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 75 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 58 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  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 58 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 50 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

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 Representative Walz is represented by 0.

2008  In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Walz a rating of F.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 5 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Walz a grade of F.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 55 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, Representative Walz received a rating of 16 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 62 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 15 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Representative Walz a rating of 60 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, Representative Walz received a rating of 20.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Retail Federation's position, Representative Walz received a rating of 0 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 69 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 70 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 60 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 60 percent in 2007.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 83 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 91 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, Representative Walz received a rating of 50.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 90 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, Representative Walz received a rating of 100.

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, Representative Walz received a rating of 95 percent.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association's position, Representative Walz received a rating of 45 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Walz a rating of 0.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Representative Walz a grade of 83.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Walz received a rating of 67.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Representative Walz a rating of 40.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 93 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 83 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 96 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Council of La Raza gave Representative Walz a grade of 100.

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 46 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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2008  In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Representative Walz a rating of 20 percent.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 40 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 20 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, Representative Walz received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Campaign for Working Families's position, Representative Walz received a rating of 5.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 10 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 22 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 18 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 11 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the GOPUSA 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 35.7 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 28 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 35 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 41 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Representative Walz a grade of 0.

Drug Issues

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2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings for members of the 2007-2008 House of Representatives, the Drug Policy Alliance Network gave Representative Walz a rating of 75 percent.

Education

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2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Representative Walz a grade of A.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Walz 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 Representative Walz a rating of 100 percent.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 62 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Education Association gave Representative Walz a grade of A.

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

Employment and Affirmative Action

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2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 25 percent in 2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 66 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 15 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 83 percent in 2007.

Environmental Issues

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2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Environment America 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 75 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 82 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, Representative Walz received a rating of 17.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 80 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 85 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Family Research Council 11 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Arc 57 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 81 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, Representative Walz received a rating of 100.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Representative Walz a grade of 6.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 83 percent in 2007.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Walz a grade of A+.

2008  In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Walz a grade of A.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Peace Action West 80 percent in 2008.

2008  Based off when the senators or representatives came into office and how many of the possible actions during their terms they have taken to help end LRA violence and support lasting peace in Uganda, Resolve Uganda - Career gave Representative Walz a grade of F.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the ACT! for America 33.3 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Representative Walz a rating of 75 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Representative Walz a grade of 66 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Walz a rating of 0.

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, Representative Walz received a rating of -3.

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

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 71 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 73 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Walz voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Peace Action West 55 percent in 2007.

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

2007  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, Representative Walz received a rating of -1.

Government Reform

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2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Counties's position, Representative Walz received a rating of 75 percent.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 2 percent in 2007.

Gun Issues

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2008  In 2008 National Rifle Association gave Representative Walz a grade of A, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008.

2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Walz a grade of .

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 Representative Walz a grade of 0 percent.

Health Issues

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2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Representative Walz a grade of 100.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 81 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 60 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Representative Walz a rating of 50.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 83 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the The Children's Health Fund considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Walz voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

Immigration

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Representative Walz a grade of F.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 31 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Walz a rating of 0.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Representative Walz a grade of F.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2007.

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

Labor

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2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 95 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 100 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 25 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 66 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, Representative Walz received a rating of 70.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 96 percent in 2007.

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

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

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Representative Walz a grade of 100.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 94 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Representative Walz a grade of 100.

Liberal

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2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Representative Walz a rating of 40.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 64.3 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 69 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 63 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 58 percent in 2007.

National Security Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 30 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Representative Walz a rating of 25 percent.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 95 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Representative Walz a grade of B+.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2007.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the PFLAG, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 100 percent in 2007.

Social Issues

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2008  In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Walz a grade of A.

2008  In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Representative Walz a rating of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Walz 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 Representative Walz 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 Representative Walz 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, Representative Walz received a rating of 65.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 100 percent in 2007.

Technology and Communication

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2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 71 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the AeA 75 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 86 percent in 2007.

Trade Issues

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2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Representative Walz a grade of C.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 85 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

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

Veterans Issues

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

Welfare and Poverty

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2008  In 2008 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Walz a grade of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 15 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Walz supported the interests of RESULTS 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Walz a grade of A+ percent.

Women's Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Walz 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, Representative Walz 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 Representative Walz a rating of 100 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Walz a grade of 100.

2007  Representative Walz supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in 2007.

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