I send out an annual questionnaire to Fifth District residents so that I may hear directly from them on important issues. Sometimes, people find it hard to choose just one option as the choices are difficult or oversimplified, but I am often left making those equally difficult choices when I vote in the House of Representatives. I appreciate the time people took in responding to the questionnaire and sharing their viewpoints. This survey is one of many valuable ways constituents can communicate with me.

The questions, answer options, and results are below.

1) In 2011, the federal government will run a $1.4 trillion deficit. Of the following, what is the best way for Congress to address this issue?

A) Increase taxes on individuals making more than $250,000- 32%

B) Increase taxes on all Americans- 5%

C) Reduce federal spending- 61%

D) Other- 3%

2) Do you support efforts to repeal and replace last year's health care law?

A) Yes- 58%

B) No- 33%

C) Undecided- 9%

3) Should illegal immigrants be eligible for in-state college tuition?

A) Yes- 7%

B) No- 89%

C) Undecided- 4%

4) Do you support continued government subsidies for ethanol?

A) Yes- 13%

B) No- 76%

C) Undecided- 10%

5) Do you support a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution?

A) Yes- 67%

B) No- 18%

C) Undecided- 15%

6) Do you believe current Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport screening procedures are appropriate?

A) Yes- 50%

B) No- 33%

C) Undecided- 17%

7) What is the greatest threat facing the United States today?

A) Wasteful government spending- 27%

B) Economic instability- 17%

C) Rising debt/deficit- 21%

D) Illegal immigration- 5%

E) Terrorism- 5%

F) High unemployment- 17%

G) Other- 8%

8) The space shuttle will soon be retired. Should NASA invest in a new vehicle for manned flight?

A) Yes- 39%

B) No- 37%

C) Undecided- 23%

9) Medicare is unsustainable in its current form. Do you support reforming the program for individuals age 54 and younger?

A) Yes- 58%

B) No- 28%

C) Undecided- 14%

10) When considering budget cuts, should Department of Defense spending be on the table?

A) Yes- 63%

B) No- 28%

C) Undecided- 8%

11) Do you support the continued efforts of the United States in the War on Terror?

A) Yes- 69%

B) No- 17%

C) Undecided- 14%

I always welcome comments from constituents. Fifth District residents are invited to call, send a letter or fax, write an email, stop by the district office in Brookfield, or attend a Town Hall Meeting to share any thoughts they have on federal issues or receive help with a federal agency.

F. Janes Sensenbrenner is a Republican Congressman, and represents Wisconsin's Fifth Congressional District.