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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Steve Bullock on Environment
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor:
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- Expanded fishing rights regardless of streambed ownership. (Jul 2020)
- Passionate about protecting public land access for all. (Sep 2018)
- MT economy depends on hunting & fishing; let's fund LWCF. (Jan 2015)
- Tackle the threat of invasive species. (Dec 2014)
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Mike Cooney on Environment
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Stronger requirements to protect critical wildlife areas. (Nov 2020)
- Fund open space preservation. (Nov 2006)
- Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2007)
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Tim Fox on Environment
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Greg Gianforte on Environment
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Favors repeal of regulations; end "war on coal". (Jun 2019)
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Reilly Neill on Environment
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Apply science to best preserve our public lands. (Sep 2019)
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Albert Olszewski on Environment
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Let Montanans control state land. (Nov 2017)
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Gary Perry on Environment
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Casey Schreiner on Environment
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Opposes sale of public lands to highest bidder. (Dec 2019)
- A fearless advocate for outdoor heritage. (Dec 2019)
- Rated 92% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Jun 2017)
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Brian Schweitzer on Environment
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Democratic MT Governor:
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- 2007: Signed three bills encouraging local food production. (Jul 2009)
- Limit cattle grazing near Yellowstone as disease safeguard. (Jun 2008)
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Corey Stapleton on Environment
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Promote & protect agriculture, farming & ranching lifestyle. (Jun 2013)
- Stricter environmental regulations with federal flexibility. (Nov 2000)
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Whitney Williams on Environment
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Defend Montana against wealthy interests buying public land. (Jan 2020)
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Senate:
MT 2020: 2020 MT Governor's race
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John Bohlinger on Environment
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Rated by conservation groups at average of 63%. (Dec 2008)
- Control SO2 emissions; fund recycling; no cyanide in mining. (Nov 1998)
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Steve Bullock on Environment
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor:
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- Expanded fishing rights regardless of streambed ownership. (Jul 2020)
- Passionate about protecting public land access for all. (Sep 2018)
- MT economy depends on hunting & fishing; let's fund LWCF. (Jan 2015)
- Tackle the threat of invasive species. (Dec 2014)
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Wilmot Collins on Environment
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Mike Cooney on Environment
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Stronger requirements to protect critical wildlife areas. (Nov 2020)
- Fund open space preservation. (Nov 2006)
- Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2007)
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Amanda Curtis on Environment
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Big supporter of protecting access to public lands. (Aug 2014)
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Steve Daines on Environment
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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John Driscoll on Environment
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Champ Edmunds on Environment
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Democrat Challenger:
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- Put states in charge of predator control, not federal. (Jun 2013)
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Susan Good Geise on Environment
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| Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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John Mues on Environment
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Albert Olszewski on Environment
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Republican candidate for Montana U.S. Senator:
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- Let Montanans control state land. (Nov 2017)
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Matt Rosendale on Environment
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Republican candidate for Montana U. S. Senator:
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- More local management for healthy forests; fewer fires. (May 2018)
- No state funding for open space preservation. (Nov 2012)
- Anti-GHG restrictions, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Corey Stapleton on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Promote & protect agriculture, farming & ranching lifestyle. (Jun 2013)
- Stricter environmental regulations with federal flexibility. (Nov 2000)
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Jon Tester on Environment
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Sought removal of wolves from the endangered list. (Jun 2012)
- Respects tribal sovereignty and supports trust reform. (Aug 2006)
- Clean air & water are Montana’s treasured resources. (Dec 2005)
- Keep open access to public lands. (Dec 2005)
- 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 YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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John Edward Walsh on Environment
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- More regulations to develop natural resources responsibly. (Nov 2013)
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House:
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Greg Gianforte on Environment
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Republican (District 0):
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- Favors repeal of regulations; end "war on coal". (Jun 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Brad Johnson on Environment
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Industry stakeholder input on land use policy. (Nov 2012)
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Bill McChesney on Environment
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Manage wolf hunting; preserve open spaces. (Nov 2010)
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Mark Perea on Environment
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Conservation is reserved to the states, not to the EPA. (Nov 2015)
- Sustainable development assaults our property rights. (Jun 2015)
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Ryan Zinke on Environment
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Secretary of Interior 2017-2019:
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- End ban on lead bullets & fishing tackle in wildlife refuges. (Dec 2018)
- Raise fees & eliminate national park passes for kids. (Dec 2018)
- OpEd: National Parks are under-staffed despite more visits. (Jul 2018)
- Shrink national monuments and expand offshore drilling. (Feb 2018)
- Absolutely against transfer or sale of public land to states. (Jan 2017)
- Smokey the Bear should be viewed as helpful, not as police. (Jan 2017)
- Cleanup industrial sites; preserve open space. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Sam Rankin on Environment
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2000 Reform Challenger for Senate (MT):
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- We live in cycles with all other systems. (Oct 2011)
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Steve Daines on Environment
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 0):
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- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Dennis Rehberg on Environment
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Republican Representative (MT-At-Large):
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- EPA is heavy-handed; don't pick winners and losers. (Oct 2012)
- 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 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 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
- 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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Judy Martz on Environment
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Former Republican Governor (2001-2005):
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- Stewardship belongs with the states. (Jan 2001)
- Government duty to protect species & water. (Jan 2001)
- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
- Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
- Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
- Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
- State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)
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Marc Racicot on Environment
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| Former Republican Governor (1993-2000):
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Conrad Burns on Environment
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Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007):
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- 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)
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Bob Keenan on Environment
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| Former Republican Challenger (2006), state senator:
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John Morrison on Environment
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| Former Democratic challenger (2006); state Auditor:
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Mike Taylor on Environment
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| 2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT):
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Max Baucus on Environment
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Democratic Sr Senator (MT):
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- Consistently fought to increase access to public lands. (Aug 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 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 continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
- Rated 42% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored bill for conservation easements tax deduction. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
- Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
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Kirk Bushman on Environment
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- No additional wilderness area in Montana. (Mar 2008)
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Rick Hill on Environment
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Stan Jones on Environment
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Most environmental problems can be traced to the government. (Jan 2006)
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Bob Kelleher on Environment
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Republican challenger:
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- Return rail passenger in southern Montana. (Oct 2002)
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Michael Lange on Environment
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Protect private property rights, period. (May 2008)
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Pat Williams on Environment
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Former Democrat (1978-1996) (District 0):
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- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Dennis Rehberg on Environment
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Republican Representative (MT-At-Large):
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- EPA is heavy-handed; don't pick winners and losers. (Oct 2012)
- 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 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 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
- 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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Matt Rosendale on Environment
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Republican (District 0):
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- More local management for healthy forests; fewer fires. (May 2018)
- No state funding for open space preservation. (Nov 2012)
- Anti-GHG restrictions, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Corey Stapleton on Environment
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Republican (District 0):
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- Promote & protect agriculture, farming & ranching lifestyle. (Jun 2013)
- Stricter environmental regulations with federal flexibility. (Nov 2000)
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Ryan Zinke on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 0):
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- End ban on lead bullets & fishing tackle in wildlife refuges. (Dec 2018)
- Raise fees & eliminate national park passes for kids. (Dec 2018)
- OpEd: National Parks are under-staffed despite more visits. (Jul 2018)
- Shrink national monuments and expand offshore drilling. (Feb 2018)
- Absolutely against transfer or sale of public land to states. (Jan 2017)
- Smokey the Bear should be viewed as helpful, not as police. (Jan 2017)
- Cleanup industrial sites; preserve open space. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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