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Political Trivia

Where in the World was Alcee Hastings? 

When I announced my Ray Torres Sanchez for Congress Candidacy for Florida’s 23rd Congressional District seat, a Palm Beach Post news article reported Hastings’ top aide, Mr. Fred Turner stating Alcee Hastings would campaign in 2008  ..."on his Record". 

Well then, let’s closely examine just a partial list of Hastings’ "Record" to see if we can find any clues as to where Alcee was...when other Congressional Members were busy voting to protect you, your family’s interests and the United States of America.

NOTE: The list below is by general title heading without specific reference to act, bill, resolution, amendment etc.

Hastings "Record" Categorized 
(Source-Washington Post Database)

Children & Families

NOT VOTING:  Child Abduction Prevention Act
NOT VOTING:  Increase Public Awareness of Child Abuse & Neglect
NOT VOTING:  Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender
                          Registration
NOT VOTING:  Stop Material Unsuitable for Teens Act
NOT VOTING:  Congress Expressing the Importance of Family Friendly  
                          Programming on Television
NOT VOTING:  Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act
NOT VOTING:  Expressing the Sense that Children Who Lost One or Both
                          Parents or Guardian in the September 11, 2001 Tragedies
                          Should Be Provided With All Necessary Assistance
NOT VOTING:  Urban Recreation and at-Risk Youth Act
NOT VOTING:   Expressing Support for National Foster Parents Day
NOT VOTING:   Helping Hands for Homeowners Act
NOT VOTING:   Pool & Spa Safety Act
NOT VOTING:   American Jobs Creation Act

 Women

NOT VOTING:   Supporting Goals and Ideals of National Ovarian Cancer                         
                           Awareness Month
NOT VOTING:   To Extend the Provisions of Title 39, US Code, US Postal
                           Service is Authorized to Issue Postage Stamps to Benefit Breast
                           Cancer Research
NOT VOTING:    Victims of Rape Health Protection Act
NOT VOTING:    Sense of the House, Efforts in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
NOT VOTING:    Convey Certain Lands to the Columbia Hospital for Women

 Crime, Gang Violence & Victims Rights

NOT VOTING:    Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act
NOT VOTING:    Drug Free Communities Support Program
NOT VOTING:    Combat Use of Illegal Drugs by the Nation’s Youth
NOT VOTING:    To Establish the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and
                            Control
NOT VOTING:     Supporting the Mission & Goals of National Crime Victims
                            Rights Week to Increase Public Awareness of the Rights,
                            Needs and Concerns of Victims of Crime and Survivors of
                            Crime During Such Week and Throughout the Year

Education and Teachers

NOT VOTING:    To Authorize Science Scholarships for Educating Science and 
                           Mathematics Teachers
NOT VOTING:    Establishing Fixed Interest Rates for Student and Parent
                            Borrowers
NOT VOTING:    Honoring the United Negro College Fund for Dedication to                                    
                            Enhancing College Opportunities for Millions of Students
NOT VOTING:    Consideration for the "Ready to Teach" Act
NOT VOTING:    Community Opportunities, Accountability, Training and
                            Educational Services Act
NOT VOTING:    Expressing the Sense of the House Concerning Promotions in
                            American Schools
NOT VOTING:    Authorizing Appropriations for Basic Research & Research
                            Infrastructure in Science and Engineering and Support
                            Graduate Fellowships

Firefighters & Law Enforcement Officers

NOT VOTING:    Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act
NOT VOTING:    Expressing Support, Goals and Ideals of a Day of Tribute to All
                            Firefighters Who Have Died in the Line of Duty, Recognizing
                            the Importance of Mission of Fallen Firefighters Foundation
 NOT VOTING:    Honoring the Memory of Detective John Gibson & Pfc Jacob
                           Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police
NOT VOTING:    Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders
NOT VOTING:    Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 1999

Our War Veterans and the Military

NOT VOTING:   Veteran’s Benefits Improvement Act
NOT VOTING:    Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse Recruitment and
                           Retention Act
NOT VOTING:    The Veterans Benefits Act
NOT VOTING:    Veterans Oral History Project Act
NOT VOTING:    Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel Act
NOT VOTING:    Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief Act
NOT VOTING:    Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act
NOT VOTING:    National Defense Authorization Act

Terrorism & Homeland Security

NOT VOTING:    Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act
NOT VOTING:    Department of Homeland Security Appropriations FY 2006
NOT VOTING:    Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act
NOT VOTING:    Recognizing and Commending the Dedication and Commitment
                            of Employers of the Members of the National Guard and other
                            Reserve Components Mobilized During the Global War on
                            Terrorism and in Defense of the United States
NOT VOTING:    Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act
NOT VOTING:    Oklahoma City Bombings National Memorial Act
NOT VOTING:     FBI Access to Telephone Records

September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on America

NOT VOTING:    Expressing Gratitude for the 10 Month World Trade Center
                           Cleanup & Recovery Effort at the Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten
                           Island New York Following the Terrorist Attacks of 9 -11.
NOT VOTING:     Regarding American Victims of Terrorism

Medicine, Science & Energy

NOT VOTING:     Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act
NOT VOTING:     Green Energy Education Act
NOT VOTING:     Green Chemistry Research and Development
NOT VOTING:     Expedite the Construction of New Refining Capacity in the U.S.
                             to Provide Reliable and Affordable Energy for the American
                             People
NOT VOTING:     Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Pancreatic Cancer
                            Awareness Month
NOT VOTING:     Congratulating the American Dental Assoc. for Sponsoring the
                             Second Annual "Give Kids A Smile" Program, and to Improve
                             Access to Dental Care for Children and Thanking Dentists for     
                             Volunteering Their Time to Provide Needed Dental Care.
NOT VOTING:     Energy Conservation Research and Development
NOT VOTING:     Securing America’s Future Energy Act
NOT VOTING:     Freedom of Access to Clinics Act
NOT VOTING:     Authorize the Secretary of Energy to Establish Monetary Prizes
                             For Achievements in Overcoming Scientific and Technical
                             Barriers Associated with Hydrogen Energy
NOT VOTING:     Medical Devices Technical Corrections Act
NOT VOTING:     Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act

Our Environment

NOT VOTING:     Water Supply, Reliability and Improvement Act
NOT VOTING:     National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act
NOT VOTING:     Antarctic Environmental Protection Act

Israel and Our Jewish Community

NOT VOTING:     Honoring the Life and Work of Simon Wiesenthal, Reaffirming
                             the Commitment of Congress to Fight Against Anti-Semitism
                             and Intolerance in All Forms
NOT VOTING:     Expressing Support for the Accession of Israel to the
                            Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
NOT VOTING:     Expressing the Sense of the House on Manifestations of
                            Anti-Semitism by United Nations Member States, Urging Action
                            Against United Nations Officials, United Nations Member States
NOT VOTING:     Regarding the Security of Israel and the Principles of Peace in 
                             the Middle East
NOT VOTING:     Concerning the Rise in Anti-Semitism in Europe

International

NOT VOTING:     Calling on the Government of the Peoples Republic of China to
                            Use its Unique Influence and Economic leverage to Stop
                            Genocide and Violence in Darfur, Sudan
NOT VOTING:     Condemning Violence in Estonia and Attacks on Estonia’s
                             Embassies in 2007 and Expressing Solidarity with the People
                             of Estonia
NOT VOTING:     To Hold the Current Regime in Iran Accountable for its
                             Threatening Behavior and to Support a Transition to
                             Democracy in Iran
NOT VOTING:     Expressing Appreciation to the Prime Minister of Great Britain
                            for His Loyal Support and Leadership in the War on Terrorism
NOT VOTING:     Regarding the Monitoring of Weapons Development in Iraq as
                             Required by the United Nations Security Council
NOT VOTING:     Concerning the Violence in the Middle East
NOT VOTING:     Iran Non-Proliferations Act of 1999
NOT VOTING:     African Growth and Opportunity Act

Our Animals & Pets

NOT VOTING:     Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act
NOT VOTING:     Bill to Amend the Horse Protection Act to Prohibit the Shipping,
                            Transporting, Moving, Delivering, Receiving, Possession,
                            Purchasing, Selling, or Donation of Horses and other Equines
                            to be Slaughtered for Human Consumption

Hurricane Katrina Victims and Recovery

NOT VOTING:     Hurricane Katrina Financial Services Relief Act
NOT VOTING:     Hurricane Katrina Emergency Relief Community Development
                             Block Grant (CDBG) Flexibility Act
NOT VOTING:     To Amend Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 to Provide Rural
                             Housing Assistance to Families Affected by Hurricane Katrina
NOT VOTING:     To Provide Waivers Under Certain Housing Assistance
                             Programs of the Department of Housing and Urban
                             Development to Assist Victims of Hurricane Katrina in
                             Obtaining Housing
NOT VOTING:     To Authorize the Secretary of Transportation to Make
                             Emergency Airport Improvement Project Grants-in-and-under
                             Title 49 US Code, for Repairs and Costs Related to Damage
                             from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita
                                   

During Year 2000 thru 2007, Hastings’ (Who Was Removed As A Federal Judge By The US Senate) Has A "Voting Record" of  "NOT VOTING"  at least  Five Hundred & Fifty-Nine (559) times. WOW !

Your Vote For Ray Torres Sanchez for Congress will send a clear message that it is time for Alcee Hastings to leave Congress for good ... time for him to find another job outside of government !  

Hastings' Ratings:

Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition - for an Anti-Family voting record
Rated 19% by the US Chamber of Commerce - Anti-Business voting record
Rated 24% by National Taxpayer's Union - indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes