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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Ralph Abraham on Environment
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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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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Charles Boustany on Environment
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Republican Representative (LA-7):
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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)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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John Bel Edwards on Environment
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Democratic Governor:
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- Mississippi River diversion: backbone to coastal restoration. (Aug 2015)
- Strengthen environmental enforcement for clean air. (Nov 2006)
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John Neely Kennedy on Environment
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Democratic Senate Challenger (LA):
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- Wetlands will wash away before 2017 coastal protection. (Oct 2008)
- $14B to rebuild America’s coastline. (Oct 2004)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Cedric Richmond on Environment
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Public Liaison:
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- More funding for Lower Mississippi dredging. (Oct 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Eddie Rispone on Environment
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Supports Coastal Master Plan as essential. (Sep 2019)
- Environmental lawsuit abuse is killing thousands of jobs. (Nov 2018)
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Senate:
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Charles Boustany on Environment
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Republican Representative (LA-7):
Click here for 9 full quotes
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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)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Foster Campbell on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Nationwide buy-in for coastal restoration and protection. (Nov 2016)
- Ban possession of dogfighting paraphernalia. (Jun 1999)
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Joseph Cao on Environment
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Republican Senate challenger:
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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)
- Rated 46% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Apr 2011)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
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Bill Cassidy on Environment
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Republican Senator:
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- Top priority is coastal restoration. (Oct 2014)
- Supports reducing the EPA's regulatory power. (Sep 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)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Thomas Clements on Environment
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Libertarian candidate for Senate:
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- States should deal with water quality not federal EPA. (Jul 2016)
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John Fleming on Environment
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Republican Senate candidate:
Click here for 8 full quotes
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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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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John Neely Kennedy on Environment
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Democratic Senate Challenger (LA):
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- Wetlands will wash away before 2017 coastal protection. (Oct 2008)
- $14B to rebuild America’s coastline. (Oct 2004)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Rob Maness on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Reject Katrina aid bill if pork-laden with other projects. (Mar 2014)
- Human needs over animal rights. (Dec 2013)
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Adrian Perkins on Environment
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Democratic nominee for Senate:
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- Renegotiate EPA consent decree that nearly tripled in cost. (Dec 2019)
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Antoine Pierce on Environment
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Ralph Abraham on Environment
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Republican Runoff Nominee (District 5):
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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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Charles Boustany on Environment
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Republican Representative (LA-7):
Click here for 9 full quotes
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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)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Edwin Edwards on Environment
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| Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 6):
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John Fleming on Environment
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Republican (District 4):
Click here for 8 full quotes
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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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Garret Graves on Environment
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Republican Runoff Nominee (District 6):
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- More needed on coastal restoration and flood protection. (Dec 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Clay Higgins on Environment
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Republican (District 3):
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- Pipe system to replenish river silt & fight coastal erosion. (Dec 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Mike Johnson on Environment
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Republican (District 4):
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- National Environmental Policy is needless red tape. (Dec 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Jamie Mayo on Environment
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| Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 5):
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Vance McAllister on Environment
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Republican (District 5):
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- Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
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Cedric Richmond on Environment
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Democrat (District 2):
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- More funding for Lower Mississippi dredging. (Oct 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Steve Scalise on Environment
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Republican Representative (LA-1):
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- Full funding of 100-year flood protection. (May 2008)
- 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 NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Repeal requirements for compact fluorescent bulbs. (Jan 2011)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Kathleen Blanco on Environment
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Democratic LA Governor:
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- Refused to authorize federal involvement in Katrina. (Nov 2010)
- Sept. 2005 Katrina: "Send everything you've got!". (Mar 2010)
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Jay Dardenne on Environment
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Republican 2015 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Coastal restoration with federal funding. (Aug 2015)
- His 1989 flood protection ordinance prevented storm damage. (Apr 2015)
- Chairs Wetland Foundation's Resilient Communities forums. (Apr 2015)
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Murphy Foster on Environment
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Former Republican Governor (1996-2003):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Ban possession of dogfighting paraphernalia. (Jun 1999)
- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
- Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
- Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)
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Bobby Jindal on Environment
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1):
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- Too-big feds failed on BP oil spill just like on Katrina. (Nov 2010)
- Feds took weeks to build sand berms needed for BP spill. (Nov 2010)
- Faith-based groups moved faster than feds during Katrina. (Nov 2010)
- $300 million for hurricane protection & coastal restoration. (Mar 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 YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
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David Vitter on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1):
Click here for 16 full quotes
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- Coastal restoration with private funding. (Aug 2015)
- Drafted hurricane protection & flood control bill. (May 2015)
- Introduced bill to extend National Flood Insurance Program. (Oct 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 speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Aug 2013)
- Matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Rodney Alexander on Environment
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Democratic Representative (LA-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 NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES 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 20% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Bill Cassidy on Environment
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 6):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Top priority is coastal restoration. (Oct 2014)
- Supports reducing the EPA's regulatory power. (Sep 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)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Richard Hugh Baker on Environment
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Republican (Resigned 2008) (District 6):
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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)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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John Breaux on Environment
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Former Democratic incumbent; retired 2004:
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- 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 continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
- Rated 11% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
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John Cooksey on Environment
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2004 former Republican Nominee:
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- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
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Chris John on Environment
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Chris John on Environment
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 7):
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- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Bennett Johnston on Environment
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
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Bob Livingston on Environment
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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Billy Tauzin on Environment
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 3):
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Billy Tauzin III on Environment
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| Former GOP Challenger (2004) (District 3):
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Joseph Cao on Environment
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Republican (until 2010) (District 2):
Click here for 4 full quotes
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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)
- Rated 46% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Apr 2011)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
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John Cooksey on Environment
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Republican (District 5):
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- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
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Bobby Jindal on Environment
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1):
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- Too-big feds failed on BP oil spill just like on Katrina. (Nov 2010)
- Feds took weeks to build sand berms needed for BP spill. (Nov 2010)
- Faith-based groups moved faster than feds during Katrina. (Nov 2010)
- $300 million for hurricane protection & coastal restoration. (Mar 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 YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
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Jim McCrery on Environment
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Republican Representative (LA-4):
Click here for 9 full quotes
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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)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Charles Melancon on Environment
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Democrat:
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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 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)
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Charles Melancon on Environment
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Democrat:
Click here for 5 full quotes
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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 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)
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David Vitter on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1):
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- Coastal restoration with private funding. (Aug 2015)
- Drafted hurricane protection & flood control bill. (May 2015)
- Introduced bill to extend National Flood Insurance Program. (Oct 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 speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Aug 2013)
- Matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Paul Carmouche on Environment
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| Democrat (District 4):
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Troy Carter on Environment
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Don Cazayoux on Environment
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Democratic Representative (LA-6):
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- 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)
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Lance Harris on Environment
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| Republican (District 5):
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William Jefferson on Environment
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Democratic Representative (LA-2):
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- 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)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 45% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Mary Landrieu on Environment
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Democratic Sr Senator (LA):
Click here for 17 full quotes
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- Coastal wetlands erosion is an unfolding catastrophe. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES 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 YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 21% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
- Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
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Jeff Landry on Environment
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Republican (District 3):
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- Rated 6% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2012)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Julia Letlow on Environment
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| Republican (District 5):
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Luke Letlow on Environment
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| Republican (District 5):
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Karen Carter Peterson on Environment
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| House Challenger (District 2):
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David Vitter on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1):
Click here for 16 full quotes
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- Coastal restoration with private funding. (Aug 2015)
- Drafted hurricane protection & flood control bill. (May 2015)
- Introduced bill to extend National Flood Insurance Program. (Oct 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 speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Aug 2013)
- Matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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