Washington, DC, Aug 26 -

Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Menomonee Falls) today released the results of the 2008 constituent questionnaire, which surveyed the opinions of his constituents on a wide array of issues facing Congress (see results below).

“Each year, I mail a questionnaire to people who live in the Fifth District so I can get their input on various topics of interest,” said Sensenbrenner.  “For all those who responded, I appreciate the time and effort you took to inform me of your views.  This is a critical annual exercise that I look forward to because it helps me better represent you in Washington.”

“As always, if you have any additional thoughts to share with me, please feel free to contact me by phone, mail, fax, e-mail, or drop by my Brookfield office or any of my Town Hall Meetings,” concluded Sensenbrenner.

QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS:

(1) What should happen to U.S. troop levels in Iraq?

(a) Withdraw all troops as rapidly as possible beginning immediately – 16.5%

(b) Set a date for withdrawing troops – 16.4%

(c) Maintain current levels with future levels determined as events warrant – 61.1%

(d) Other – 5.3%

[No Response (NR) – 0.8%]

(2) Should illegal immigrants living in Wisconsin receive in-state tuition if they go to the University of Wisconsin?

(a) Yes – 3.9%

(b) No – 95.8%

[(NR) – 0.3%]

(3) In December, Congress increased the renewable fuel mandate five-fold, most of which goes towards ethanol.  In light of recent significant increases in the price of food staples, should Congress repeal this mandate?

(a) Yes – 89.5%

(b) No – 9.4%

[(NR) – 1.1%]

(4) Do you agree that any international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must include all major emitters, including China and India?

(a) Yes – 93.7%

(b) No – 5.8%

[(NR) – 0.6%]

(5) Would you be willing to pay more in taxes to combat global warming?

(a) Yes – 20.8%

(b) No – 77.8%

[(NR) – 1.4%]

(6) What is the best way to address high gas prices?

(a) Stop filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve – 1.4%

(b) Open up U.S. refineries – 10.4%

(c) Drill in the Outer Continental Shelf and/or ANWR – 9%

(d) All of the above – 54.5%

(e) Other – 13.8%

[(NR) – 10.9%]

(7) The State Department recently removed China from its list of the world’s top ten human rights violators.  In light of China’s crackdown on peaceful protests in Tibet in March, should the State Department place China back on the list of the world’s worst offenders?

(a) Yes – 77.4%

(b) No – 18.3%

[(NR) – 4.3%]

(8) Which ONE of these five issues is the most important facing the country?

(a) Iraq – 11.3%

(b) Illegal Immigration – 19.3%

(c) Government Spending/Taxes – 32.4%

(d) Economy – 26.9%

(e) Climate Change – 2.5%

(f) Other – 3.8%

[(NR) – 4.2%]

(9) Do you believe the government should promote more choices in health care coverage by providing tax incentives to employees and businesses?

(a) Yes – 70.3%

(b) No – 25.9%

[(NR) – 3.9%]

(10) Who do you think should make the majority of decisions regarding spending taxpayer money on education?

(a) U.S. Department of Education – 6.3%

(b) Wisconsin State Government – 10.7%

(c) U.S. Congress – 1.9%

(d) Local school boards, administrators, and parents – 78.4%

[(NR) – 2.6%]

(11) Should employees be forced to join a union in order to maintain their employment?

(a) Yes – 7.9%

(b) No – 90.9%

[(NR) – 1.2%]

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