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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Rocky Adkins on Environment
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- 1996: sponsored the Kentucky Tourism Development Act. (Nov 2018)
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Andy Beshear on Environment
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Clean air and clean water underlie everybody's success. (Apr 2019)
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Matt Bevin on Environment
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Republican Governor:
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- Opposes federal regulations like waterway protection. (Feb 2019)
- I don't support cockfighting, but don't criminalize it. (Apr 2014)
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Ben Chandler on Environment
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2012)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
- Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
- Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Adam Edelen on Environment
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Robert Goforth on Environment
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Torturing dogs and cats counts as domestic violence. (Jan 2019)
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Alison Grimes on Environment
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- OpEd: Disdain for the EPA, but better choice for greens. (Nov 2013)
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Mark Harmon on Environment
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Senate:
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Matt Bevin on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Opposes federal regulations like waterway protection. (Feb 2019)
- I don't support cockfighting, but don't criminalize it. (Apr 2014)
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Charles Booker on Environment
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Steven Cox on Environment
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Alison Grimes on Environment
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Democratic Challenger:
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- OpEd: Disdain for the EPA, but better choice for greens. (Nov 2013)
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Mitch McConnell on Environment
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Republican Sr Senator (KY):
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- Got funding for KY's first federal wildlife refuge. (Sep 2010)
- 1979: Killed "garbage-to-steam" plant. (Sep 2010)
- Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Amy McGrath on Environment
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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C. Wesley Morgan on Environment
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| Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Mary Ann Tobin on Environment
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Keep Kentucky beautiful; protect wildlife. (May 2020)
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House:
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Andy Barr on Environment
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Republican (District 6):
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- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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James Comer on Environment
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Brett Guthrie on Environment
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Republican (District 2):
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- Against expanding EPA regulatory power under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Thomas Massie on Environment
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Republican (District 4):
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- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2014)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Amy McGrath on Environment
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| Democrat (District 6):
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Hal Rogers on Environment
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Republican Representative (KY-5):
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- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Ed Whitfield on Environment
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Republican Representative (KY-1):
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- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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John Yarmuth on Environment
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Democrat:
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- Federal government must ensure access to healthy environment. (Nov 2020)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Steve Beshear on Environment
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Democrat:
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- Secures Clean Water Act funding to clean up pollution. (Oct 2011)
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Elaine Chao on Environment
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Secretary of Labor (Pres. Bush Cabinet):
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- Environmental regulations create roadblocks and delays. (Oct 2017)
- 2000 slurry spill: $5600 fine; then $100,000 GOP donation. (Sep 2010)
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Jack Conway on Environment
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Fight the EPA's burdensome regulations. (Aug 2015)
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Jim Gray on Environment
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- EPA regulations overstep bounds, but we can't throw them out. (Aug 2016)
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Jim Gray on Environment
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Republican candidate for Senate:
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- EPA regulations overstep bounds, but we can't throw them out. (Aug 2016)
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Ernie Fletcher on Environment
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| Former Republican Governor (2003-2007):
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Paul Patton on Environment
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Former Democrat Governor (1995-2003):
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- Replace MTBE in gasoline with cleaner ethanol. (May 2000)
- Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
- Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)
- More EPA flexibility on interstate ozone. (May 1998)
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Wendell Ford on Environment
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
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Ken Lucas on Environment
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
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- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 30% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Dan Mongiardo on Environment
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2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.:
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- No unfunded environmental mandates. (Nov 2000)
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Scotty Baesler on Environment
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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James Buckmaster on Environment
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Jim Bunning on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator (KY):
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- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Jack Conway on Environment
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General:
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- Fight the EPA's burdensome regulations. (Aug 2015)
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Geoff Davis on Environment
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Republican Representative (KY-4):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Greg Fischer on Environment
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Ernie Fletcher on Environment
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Trey Grayson on Environment
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Ron Lewis on Environment
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Republican Representative (KY-2):
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- Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Bruce Lunsford on Environment
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Worked on father’s tobacco farm as a youngster. (Aug 2008)
- Bring together all parties to review mountaintop removal. (Jun 2008)
- Pursue policies to protect Kentucky’s environment. (Jun 2008)
- Preserve our natural resources for future generations. (Apr 2008)
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Anne Meagher Northup on Environment
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Lois Combs Weinberg on Environment
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Ben Chandler on Environment
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2012)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
- Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
- Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Rand Paul on Environment
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Republican Kentucky Senator:
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- Balance environmental safety with business deregulation. (Apr 2015)
- Hurricane Sandy relief ads were conflict of interest. (Nov 2013)
- Hurricane recovery money is bankrupting the government. (Jul 2013)
- Our federal government regulates everything and anything. (Sep 2012)
- Citizens run afoul of vague definition of "wetlands". (Sep 2012)
- EPA regulations cost $15 trillion in 2012. (Sep 2012)
- EPA enforcement nullifies due process and judicial review. (Sep 2012)
- Land rules made by delusional government interventionists. (Sep 2012)
- Navigable waters should mean permanently flowing. (Sep 2012)
- Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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