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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Pete Buttigieg on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor:
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- Deadline for climate change isn't 2050, it's 2020. (Feb 2020)
- Have to break idea that choice is between climate and jobs. (Feb 2020)
- Put environmental justice at the core of our climate plan. (Jan 2020)
- Make all Americans part of the climate solution. (Dec 2019)
- Conservative farmers are part of the climate change solution. (Nov 2019)
- Trump's EPA small refinery waivers benefitted big oil. (Nov 2019)
- Set up climate action plan as South Bend Mayor. (Sep 2019)
- Polluters pay carbon tax; redistribute it to those affected. (Sep 2019)
- No more intermediate steps: de-carbonize industry by 2050. (Sep 2019)
- Federal investment in renewable tech for farms. (Sep 2019)
- Military can play huge role in solving climate change. (Sep 2019)
- We have 12 years until climate catastrophe. (Jul 2019)
- US must lead the way in exit of coal-fired power. (Jul 2019)
- Ban fracking. (Jul 2019)
- Pittsburgh Summit instead of Paris Summit. (Jun 2019)
- Money from carbon tax should go to American families. (Apr 2019)
- Institute carbon tax, to capture the true cost of things. (Apr 2019)
- Timetable on climate set by reality, not by Congress. (Mar 2019)
- Climate security is priority, invest in renewables. (Mar 2019)
- Supports Paris climate accord and Green New Deal. (Feb 2019)
- Green New Deal is a framework addressing climate & jobs. (Feb 2019)
- Observe Paris Climate Agreement in city, if not federally. (Apr 2019)
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Daniel Coats on Energy & Oil
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Republican Jr Senator (IN):
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- Don't pick winners & losers in biofuel; pick nuclear instead. (Oct 2010)
- Accused of benefiting as lobbyist from pushing cap-and-trade. (Oct 2010)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
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Eric Holcomb on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Delayed coal plant closures; ended credits for solar/wind. (Nov 2020)
- Coal reduces our dependency on foreign sources of energy. (Aug 2015)
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Eddie Melton on Energy & Oil
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Woody Myers on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- State is a big polluter, that needs to change. (Mar 2020)
- Indiana must shift to renewable energy to meet our needs. (Mar 2020)
- AdWatch: End tax cuts for Big Oil; invest in clean energy. (Apr 2008)
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Senate:
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Evan Bayh on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Jr Senator (IN):
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- Climate science is unequivocal, but don't hurt business. (Oct 2016)
- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)
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Brian Bosma on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Develop traditional domestic energy sources. (Nov 2012)
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Mike Braun on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Candidate for Indiana U. S. Senator:
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Joe Donnelly on Energy & Oil
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2):
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- I opposed cap-and-trade even though Dem leadership pushed it. (Oct 2012)
- Incentives for hydrogen, ethanol and bio-diesel. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Eric Holcomb on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Delayed coal plant closures; ended credits for solar/wind. (Nov 2020)
- Coal reduces our dependency on foreign sources of energy. (Aug 2015)
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Mark Hurt on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Climate change is a global scheme to redistribute wealth. (Oct 2017)
- Cost-benefit analysis for measures affecting clean coal. (Mar 2017)
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Luke Messer on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator:
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- Create clean coal & increase domestic oil production. (Nov 2012)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
- Supports offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Todd Rokita on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator:
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Cap & trade harms economy & constitutional rights. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Andrew Straw on Energy & Oil
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Disability party candidate for Vermont House:
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- Support green energy storage technology. (Feb 2018)
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Marlin Stutzman on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Cap and trade is a direct attack on Indiana's economy. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes regulations to reduce climate change. (Nov 2010)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Sep 2013)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Todd Young on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
Click here for 9 full quotes
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- Reducing domestic coal sends jobs overseas & raises costs. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Jim Baird on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 4):
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- Additional regulations needed to prevent climate change. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Don't regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Jim Banks on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 3):
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- Supports building the Keystone XL pipeline. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Larry Bucshon on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 8):
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- Explore oil & lean coal instead of cap-and-trade. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes regulations to reduce climate change. (Nov 2010)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Andre Carson on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Require 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Trey Hollingsworth on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 9):
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- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Luke Messer on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 6):
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- Create clean coal & increase domestic oil production. (Nov 2012)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
- Supports offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Greg Pence on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 6):
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- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Todd Rokita on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 4):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Cap & trade harms economy & constitutional rights. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Peter Visclosky on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (IN-1):
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- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Jackie Walorski on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 2):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Energy independence via more domestic oil & gas exploration. (Nov 2012)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Supports offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Todd Young on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 9):
Click here for 9 full quotes
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- Reducing domestic coal sends jobs overseas & raises costs. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mitch Daniels on Energy & Oil
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Republican IN Governor:
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- Look to US sources of energy; we shoot ourselves in the foot. (Sep 2011)
- Some subsidies ok for renewable energy. (Sep 2011)
- Biofuels oversubsidized but should still be encouraged. (Sep 2011)
- Drill and frack and lease and license. (Feb 2011)
- Make IN a leader in electric vehicles & solar power industry. (Jan 2010)
- Support clean coal as well as alternative energy. (Nov 2008)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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John Gregg on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Indiana is the Saudi Arabia of coal; use it!. (Aug 2012)
- Nuclear plants have safety concerns; not for Indiana. (Aug 2012)
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Mike Pence on Energy & Oil
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Republican Vice President:
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- Biden's plan is a $2 trillion version of Green New Deal. (Oct 2020)
- Cap and trade would raise home utility rates more than $3100. (Sep 2020)
- Build Keystone XL; drill ANWR. (Sep 2020)
- Global warming is a myth; treaty is a disaster. (Sep 2020)
- AdWatch 1990: "Thanks, America, for buying so much Arab Oil". (Sep 2019)
- Fighting climate change should not increase utility rates. (Jun 2019)
- Climate change is not an emergency. (Jun 2019)
- Support wind, nuclear, fracking, and offshore drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Coal miners want an American energy policy. (Jul 2016)
- Climate change is not a resolved issue in science. (Jul 2016)
- Sued Obama administration on Clean Energy Plan. (Jan 2016)
- Against Obama's plan to battle climate change. (Jun 2015)
- All-of-the-above energy strategy instead of EPA over-reach. (Jan 2015)
- All-of-the-above American-made energy strategy. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Daniel Coats on Energy & Oil
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Republican Jr Senator (IN):
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- Don't pick winners & losers in biofuel; pick nuclear instead. (Oct 2010)
- Accused of benefiting as lobbyist from pushing cap-and-trade. (Oct 2010)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
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Baron Hill on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
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Susan Brooks on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 5):
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- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Marlin Stutzman on Energy & Oil
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Republican (retiring 2016) (District 3):
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- Cap and trade is a direct attack on Indiana's economy. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes regulations to reduce climate change. (Nov 2010)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Sep 2013)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Joseph Kernan on Energy & Oil
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| Former Democratic Governor (2003-2004):
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Frank O'Bannon on Energy & Oil
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Former Democratic Governor (1997-2003):
Click here for 2 full quotes
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- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
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Julia Carson on Energy & Oil
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Former Dem. (Deceased 2008) (District 10):
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- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Sponsored bill for tax credit for providing 85% ethanol gas. (Apr 2005)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
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Lee Hamilton on Energy & Oil
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| Democrat (Until 2004) (District 9):
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Baron Hill on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 9):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
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John Hostettler on Energy & Oil
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2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.:
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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John Myers on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 7):
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Mike Pence on Energy & Oil
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Republican (Gov. run 2012) (District 6):
Click here for 36 full quotes
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- Biden's plan is a $2 trillion version of Green New Deal. (Oct 2020)
- Cap and trade would raise home utility rates more than $3100. (Sep 2020)
- Build Keystone XL; drill ANWR. (Sep 2020)
- Global warming is a myth; treaty is a disaster. (Sep 2020)
- AdWatch 1990: "Thanks, America, for buying so much Arab Oil". (Sep 2019)
- Fighting climate change should not increase utility rates. (Jun 2019)
- Climate change is not an emergency. (Jun 2019)
- Support wind, nuclear, fracking, and offshore drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Coal miners want an American energy policy. (Jul 2016)
- Climate change is not a resolved issue in science. (Jul 2016)
- Sued Obama administration on Clean Energy Plan. (Jan 2016)
- Against Obama's plan to battle climate change. (Jun 2015)
- All-of-the-above energy strategy instead of EPA over-reach. (Jan 2015)
- All-of-the-above American-made energy strategy. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Marvin Scott on Energy & Oil
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Open ANWR and develop oil & coal. (Jul 2004)
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Richard Behney on Energy & Oil
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| 2010 Republican Challenger:
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Dan Burton on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (IN-5):
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- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Require 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
- List GHG emissions cost on electric bills. (May 2009)
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Steve Buyer on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (IN-4):
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- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
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Chris Chocola on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
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Joe Donnelly on Energy & Oil
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2):
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- I opposed cap-and-trade even though Dem leadership pushed it. (Oct 2012)
- Incentives for hydrogen, ethanol and bio-diesel. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Brad Ellsworth on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- Supports nuclear, solar, & clean coal, but not cap-&-trade. (Oct 2010)
- Cap-and-trade would put Hoosiers out of work. (Oct 2010)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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Brad Ellsworth on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- Supports nuclear, solar, & clean coal, but not cap-&-trade. (Oct 2010)
- Cap-and-trade would put Hoosiers out of work. (Oct 2010)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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John Hostettler on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 8):
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- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Andrew Jacobs on Energy & Oil
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| Democrat (retired 1996) (District 11):
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Brian Kerns on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
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David McIntosh on Energy & Oil
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Steve Osborn on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Increase development of oil, coal, and natural gas. (Aug 2006)
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Ed Pease on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Tim Roemer on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
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Mike Sodrel on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 9):
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- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
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Mark Souder on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (IN-3):
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- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Haneefah Abdul-Khaaliq on Energy & Oil
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Richard Lugar on Energy & Oil
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Republican Sr Senator (IN):
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- Make all cars "flex-fuel" vehicles. (Apr 2012)
- Subsidizing ethanol makes overall gasoline prices go down. (Apr 2012)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
- Sponsored bill raising CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
- Require 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Valerie McCray on Energy & Oil
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Richard Mourdock on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Oppose ethanol subsidy as a matter of conservative principle. (Apr 2012)
- FactCheck: No, ethanol additive lowers gasoline price. (Apr 2012)
- Ethanol mandates lead to high gas prices. (Apr 2012)
- High gas prices come from federal mandates like ethanol. (Apr 2012)
- No subsidies for alternative energy. (Sep 2011)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
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Frank Mrvan on Energy & Oil
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| Democratic (District 1):
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Victoria Spartz on Energy & Oil
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