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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jared Fisher on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Nevada Governor:
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- Clean energy means jobs. (Jul 2017)
- Renewable energy makes economic sense. (Jul 2017)
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Adam Laxalt on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for governor of Nevada:
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- End costly and burdensome mandates on energy providers. (Oct 2018)
- Supports choice & competition in the energy sectors. (Nov 2017)
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John Jay Lee on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Challenger:
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Brian Sandoval on Energy & Oil
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Republican Governor:
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- Energy efficiency retrofits add value to buildings. (Sep 2011)
- Renewables like solar & geothermal are big opportunity. (Aug 2011)
- Access federal land to make NV renewable energy capitol. (Jan 2011)
- Oppose Yucca Mountain as unsafe nuclear waste storage. (Nov 2010)
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Dan Schwartz on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Enthusiast for the future of renewable wind & solar energy. (Sep 2017)
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Steve Sisolak on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Nevada Governor:
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- We're poised to lead the world on clean energy storage. (Jan 2021)
- Renewable energy makes business sense. (Jan 2019)
- Climate change poses a direct threat to our communities. (Oct 2018)
- Encourage cleaner burning fuels; but not Yucca. (Nov 1996)
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Senate:
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Sharron Angle on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Build our vast domestic coal and natural gas resources. (Jul 2010)
- Ending offshore drilling due to BP is an over-reaction. (Jul 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation. (Sep 2010)
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Bob Beers on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate candidate (withdrew):
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- Consider safety risks & surroundings of Yucca Mountain. (May 2015)
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Catherine Cortez Masto on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Yucca Mountain is dead; fight so it continues to be. (Aug 2016)
- Fight making Yucca Mountain a high-level nuclear waste dump. (Apr 2015)
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Joe Heck on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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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)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Dean Heller on Energy & Oil
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Republican:
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- Impact from humans on climate change is up for debate. (Oct 2018)
- Prohibit EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Feb 2018)
- 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 YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
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Jacky Rosen on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Challenger for NV Senator:
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- Climate change threatens environment & national security. (Oct 2018)
- Fight turning Yucca Mountain into a nuclear waste dump. (Nov 2016)
- Supports federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
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Danny Tarkanian on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Nevada U.S. Senator:
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- Energy independence by drawing from all energy sources. (Feb 2018)
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House:
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Mark Amodei on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 2):
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- More drilling & more oil refineries. (Sep 2011)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Repeal weatherization assistance for low-income persons. (Nov 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)
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Cresent Hardy on Energy & Oil
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Talk about pro's and con's of Yucca Mountain. (May 2015)
- Ensure our ability to be energy-independent. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes 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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Joe Heck on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 3):
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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)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Steven Horsford on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 4):
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- In Nevada House, authored the Green Jobs Initiative. (Nov 2012)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Ruben Kihuen on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Transfer money from big oil to renewable energy portfolio. (Nov 2016)
- Supports federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
- Supports regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
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Susie Lee on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 3):
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- PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Jacky Rosen on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Climate change threatens environment & national security. (Oct 2018)
- Fight turning Yucca Mountain into a nuclear waste dump. (Nov 2016)
- Supports federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
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Dina Titus on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Drill offshore & release oil from Strategic Reserve. (Sep 2008)
- Prevent Nevada from becoming a nuclear waste dumping ground. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Jim Gibbons on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (NV-2):
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- Build facilities to generate solar, wind & geothermal power. (Feb 2010)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (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)
- Stop harmful EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2010)
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Kenny Guinn on Energy & Oil
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Republican NV Governor:
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- Delay power deregulation until protections are in place. (Jan 2001)
- $5M to fight becoming the nation’s nuclear waste dump. (Jan 2001)
- 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)
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Harry Reid on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Sr Senator (NV):
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- BP and oil companies need regulation. (Oct 2010)
- More energy efficiency, no drilling in ANWR. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- 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)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Supports passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation. (Sep 2010)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
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Richard Bryan on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted NO 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)
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Barbara Vucanovich on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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Rick Ziser on Energy & Oil
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| 2004 former Republican challenger:
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Shelley Berkley on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (NV-1):
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- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Jack Carter on Energy & Oil
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Democratic challenger, previously First Son:
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- Reliance on foreign oil destabilizes our economy. (Jul 2006)
- Replace coal & oil with alternatives. (Jun 2006)
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Dean Heller on Energy & Oil
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Republican:
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- Impact from humans on climate change is up for debate. (Oct 2018)
- Prohibit EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Feb 2018)
- 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 YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
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Jon Porter on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (NV-3):
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- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
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Shelley Berkley on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (NV-1):
Click here for 23 full quotes
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- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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John Ensign on Energy & Oil
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Republican Jr Senator (NV):
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- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES 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 YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
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Jim Gibbons on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (NV-2):
Click here for 10 full quotes
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- Build facilities to generate solar, wind & geothermal power. (Feb 2010)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (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)
- Stop harmful EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2010)
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Adam Laxalt on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- End costly and burdensome mandates on energy providers. (Oct 2018)
- Supports choice & competition in the energy sectors. (Nov 2017)
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