Levin's voting record in the senate proves that he is a hard-core [[liberal]]<ref name="OTIcarl">OnTheIssues.org - [http://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Carl_Levin.htm Carl Levin]</ref>. Levin supports the expansion of [[embryonic stem cell]] research, and voted no on mandatory parental notification for minors who wish to get an out of state [[abortion]]. [[NARAL]], A liberal abortion rights group, gave him a 100% rating, proving his pro-abortion stance. Levin also opposes the federal marriage amendment<ref>OnTheIssues.org - [http://www.ontheissues.org/Background_Abortion.htm Background on Abortion]</ref>.
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Levin's voting record in the senate proves that he is a hard-core [[liberal]].<ref name="OTIcarl">OnTheIssues.org - [http://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Carl_Levin.htm Carl Levin]</ref> Levin supports the expansion of [[embryonic stem cell]] research, and voted no on mandatory parental notification for minors who wish to get an out of state [[abortion]]. [[NARAL]], A liberal abortion rights group, gave him a 100% rating, proving his pro-abortion stance. Levin also opposes the federal marriage amendment.<ref>OnTheIssues.org - [http://www.ontheissues.org/Background_Abortion.htm Background on Abortion]</ref>
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===Fiscal Issues===
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===Fiscal Issues===
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Levin's voting record shows his unwillingness to cut government spending and taxes. In 2005 Leven voted against a bill that would reduce federal spending by over 440 billion, he also also voted against initiating a government effectiveness rating<ref>OnTheIssues.org - [http://www.ontheissues.org/Background_Budget_+_Economy.htm Background on Budget & Economy]</ref>. He also voted against a bill which would give citizens $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years.<ref name="OTIcarl"/>
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Levin's voting record shows his unwillingness to cut government spending and taxes. In 2005 Leven voted against a bill that would reduce federal spending by over 440 billion, he also also voted against initiating a government effectiveness rating.<ref>OnTheIssues.org - [http://www.ontheissues.org/Background_Budget_+_Economy.htm Background on Budget & Economy]</ref> He also voted against a bill which would give citizens $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years.<ref name="OTIcarl"/>
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==External Links==
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==External links==
*[http://levin.senate.gov/ Congressional Website]
*[http://levin.senate.gov/ Congressional Website]
*[http://www.aim.org/wls/author/carl-levin/ What Liberals Say - Carl Levin], [[Accuracy In Media]]
*[http://www.aim.org/wls/author/carl-levin/ What Liberals Say - Carl Levin], [[Accuracy In Media]]