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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jon Bruning on Energy & Oil
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Coal is good, cheap energy. (Apr 2012)
- 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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Dave Heineman on Energy & Oil
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Republican NE Governor:
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- Support pipeline but not at expense of environment. (Nov 2011)
- National leader in ethanol; now do same for biodiesel. (May 2006)
- Stop harmful EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2010)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Chuck Herbster on Energy & Oil
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Bob Krist on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Nebraska:
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- No regulations to reduce the effects of climate change. (Nov 2010)
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Peter Ricketts on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Don't reduce the ethanol Renewable Fuels Standard. (Nov 2014)
- Pursue the use of ethanol and bio-diesel fuels. (Feb 2006)
- Explore for oil in the Alaska National Wildlife Reserve. (Feb 2006)
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Senate:
NE 2020: 2020 NE Senatorial race
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Dave Domina on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Impact of fossil fuels on our environment is real. (Jun 2014)
- Don't let Big Oil run pipelines through Nebraska. (May 2014)
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Deb Fischer on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Renewable energy like ethanol, plus responsible oil drilling. (May 2012)
- Support alternative fuel AND coal, natural gas, and oil. (Nov 2004)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)
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Chris Janicek on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Clean energy must be invested in to avert carbon emissions. (Apr 2020)
- We want a planet to live on and a democracy to live in. (Apr 2020)
- We need to admit climate change is real. (Jan 2020)
- End reliance on fossil fuel, develop solar energy. (Jan 2020)
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Shane Osborn on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- No subsidies for wind and solar. (Jul 2014)
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Jane Raybould on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Nebraska U.S. Senator:
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- Revoke tax breaks for oil & gas companies to pay for roads. (Aug 2018)
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Ben Sasse on Energy & Oil
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Stop Obama's war on coal; stop picking winners & losers. (Jun 2014)
- Shale oil revolution could create energy independence. (Dec 2013)
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House:
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Brad Ashford on Energy & Oil
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Democratic House Member (District 2):
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- Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Supports regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Don Bacon on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 2):
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- Supports deregulating domestic oil exploration and drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes government developing wind and solar energy. (Nov 2016)
- Supports building the Keystone XL pipeline. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Jeff Fortenberry on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (NE-1):
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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 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 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)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern 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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Adrian Smith on Energy & Oil
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Republican:
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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 removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- 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)
- 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)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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Lee Terry on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (NE-2):
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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 YES 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)
- 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)
- Repeal weatherization assistance for low-income persons. (Nov 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
- 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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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Johanns on Energy & Oil
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Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor:
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- New corn genetics brings 40% yield increase & more ethanol. (Aug 2008)
- Opposes Warner-Lieberman Climate Security Act. (Aug 2008)
- Expand domestic oil production; reduce refinery regulations. (Mar 2008)
- 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)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
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Doug Bereuter on Energy & Oil
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 1):
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- 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 YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
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Jon Christensen on Energy & Oil
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Jim Exon on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
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Charlie Matulka on Energy & Oil
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2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (NE):
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- Aggressively support renewable energy & alternative fuels. (Apr 2002)
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Bill Barrett on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Jon Bruning on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Coal is good, cheap energy. (Apr 2012)
- 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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Pat Flynn on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Let oil companies drill and build new refineries. (Jul 2011)
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Chuck Hagel on Energy & Oil
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Republican Sr Senator (NE):
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- Kyoto Protocol would hurt US businesses & slow growth by 1%. (Sep 2006)
- Not convinced by science, but willing to work with allies. (Sep 2006)
- 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 NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO 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 NO 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 NO 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 YES 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)
- Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Mike Johanns on Energy & Oil
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Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor:
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- New corn genetics brings 40% yield increase & more ethanol. (Aug 2008)
- Opposes Warner-Lieberman Climate Security Act. (Aug 2008)
- Expand domestic oil production; reduce refinery regulations. (Mar 2008)
- 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)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
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Bob Kerrey on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Challenger (previously Senator):
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- Gas tax should be 7 cents per gallon, not 4.3 cents. (Jun 1994)
- Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
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Scott Kleeb on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Time to stop questioning sound science on climate change. (Sep 2008)
- Always a supporter of ethanol; along with solar & wind. (Aug 2008)
- Supports Warner-Lieberman Climate Security Act. (Aug 2008)
- Release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. (Aug 2008)
- Renewables ok, but oil exploration must continue. (Jul 2008)
- Develop a new energy economy. (May 2008)
- Renewable energy create new industries and jobs. (May 2008)
- Grant program for early adopters of energy efficiency codes. (May 2008)
- Encourage next generation bio-fuels. (May 2008)
- Moral test of our lifetime is combating climate change. (Mar 2008)
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Steven Larrick on Energy & Oil
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Green Senate Challenger:
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- Only candidate to oppose drilling in ANWR. (Sep 2008)
- We need a renewable energy policy. (Aug 2008)
- Green energy is the future of Nebraska. (Aug 2008)
- More ethanol; more emission controls; more alternative fuels. (Jun 2008)
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Tom Osborne on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 3):
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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)
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Tony Raimondo on Energy & Oil
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Peter Ricketts on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Don't reduce the ethanol Renewable Fuels Standard. (Nov 2014)
- Pursue the use of ethanol and bio-diesel fuels. (Feb 2006)
- Explore for oil in the Alaska National Wildlife Reserve. (Feb 2006)
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Don Stenberg on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate challenger (NE):
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- Defeat Cap and Trade; global warming is unproven. (Jul 2011)
- Open Alaska and offshore to oil and gas development. (Jul 2011)
- Develop domestic energy to lower prices. (Jan 2006)
- 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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David Kramer on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger, state party chair (lost May primary):
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- Emphasize hybrid, fuel cell, and hydrogen technologies. (Jan 2006)
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Ben Nelson on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Sr Senator (NE):
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- Supports spending resources to stop Global Warming. (Sep 2000)
- 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 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 NO 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 NO 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)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Rated 33% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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