When considering legislation, how do you balance the needs of your constituents with the need to pass legislation that is also good for the whole country? Do you consistently favor one over the other, or do you approach things issue by issues, law by law? More

Asked 12 weeks 14 hours ago of U.S. Sen. Claire C. McCaskill (D-MO)
by Elvin J. from Nashville, TN

This is a follow up question to Rep. Doug Lamborn about health care policy. I understand that you would like everyone keep his or her current policy, but what do you propose that we do about the many Americans who currently have no health insurance because they cannot afford (or cannot qualify) for existing health insurance programs? More

Asked 11 weeks 1 day ago of U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
by Ayl G. from New York, NY

Why do you continue to speak of health care rationing and three month waiting lists in Canada, when residents of the country have disputed those claims? Is rationing by the insurance industry acceptable? Do you think rationing by the insurance industry occurs? More

Asked 9 weeks 2 days ago of U.S. Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-IA)
by Kate B. from Saint Charles, IA

Do you think that America is strong enough to withstand taxing the right to emit CO2? Do you think that taking steps to limit CO2 emissions is a moral issue or an economic issue? More

Asked 8 weeks 4 days ago of U.S. Rep. Tom Latham (R-IA)
by TC Loving from Humboldt, IA

There are so many simple measures that could make a difference: mandatory recycling, idling and littering fines, turning out lights/regulating heat and cooling in federal bldgs. Must the mandate come from the mayors' offices? Why can't our elected state officials lead the way? More

Asked 10 weeks 4 days ago of All U.S. Senators
by Sarah Robinson from Boston, MA

Why can't I self administer my allergy injections? I am currently on Medicare and in good health with no vision problems. Before Medicare coverage I was allowed to give myself the allergy injections. I have a Masters degree in Nursing. It will be more expensive to medicare for the weekly office visit. More

Asked 10 weeks 1 day ago of All U.S. Senators
by Marge Bledsoe from Des Moines, IA

This is for Paul Kirk, the senator appointed to serve out Ted Kennedy's term. Do any of these influence your decisions as a senator: Deval Patrick (who appointed you), the Kennedy family (who recommended you), the voters of Massachusetts, and the DNC (which you used to chair)? How will you pave the way for the elected senator who will succeed you? More

Asked 10 weeks 1 day ago of Massachusetts Delegation
by Deborah F. from Boston, MA

Do you have concerns about "cloud computing," as a member of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology? Are Americans going to lose control of their data and their privacy? What are you doing to safeguard the rights of individuals and families? More

Asked 8 weeks 3 days ago of U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI)
by Ayl G. from New York, NY