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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Tom Corbett on Environment
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Republican Governor:
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- End the inheritance tax on family farm land. (Feb 2013)
- PA rivers are precious for generating many jobs. (Oct 2011)
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Mark Critz on Environment
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Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger:
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- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
- Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Nov 2012)
- Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
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John Fetterman on Environment
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Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.:
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Ken Krawchuk on Environment
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (May 2018)
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Michael Nutter on Environment
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Mayor of Philadelphia:
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- Continuing to make Philly waterways best is a priority. (Nov 2011)
- Supports antipollution EPA regulations. (Oct 2011)
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Allyson Schwartz on Environment
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Democratic Representative (PA-13):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Jun 2013)
- Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Scott Wagner on Environment
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Republican:
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- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Jul 2015)
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Tom Wolf on Environment
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Democratic Governor:
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- Marcellus Shale tax for Dept. of Environmental Protection. (Mar 2014)
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Senate:
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Lou Barletta on Environment
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Republican Challenger for PA Senator:
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- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jul 2014)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Bob Casey on Environment
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Democratic Sr Senator (PA):
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- Fund brownfield and Superfund cleanups. (Feb 2006)
- 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)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Jim Christiana on Environment
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Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator:
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- Rated 23% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Nov 2012)
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Katie McGinty on Environment
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Chaired Pres. Clinton's Council on Environmental Quality. (Feb 2014)
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Rick Saccone on Environment
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Republican Senate challenger (withdrew):
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House:
Lou Barletta on Environment
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Republican (District 11):
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- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jul 2014)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Brendan Boyle on Environment
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Democratic House Member (District 13):
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- Member of the "Green Dog" Caucus of environmentalists. (Oct 2014)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Robert Brady on Environment
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Democratic Representative (PA-1):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 50% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Matt Cartwright on Environment
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jan 2014)
- Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
- Create database on algal blooms in the Great Lakes. (Jan 2015)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Ryan Costello on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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- I understand the significance of open space. (Nov 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Madeleine Dean on Environment
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Democrat (District 4):
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Charles Dent on Environment
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Republican:
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- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Mike Doyle on Environment
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Democratic Representative (PA-14):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO 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 70% by the LCV, indicating pro-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 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Dwight Evans on Environment
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Government should promote locally raised food. (Nov 2016)
- More urban trees; more urban parks. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Chaka Fattah on Environment
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Democratic Representative (PA-2):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 80% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 63% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (May 2014)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Brian Fitzpatrick on Environment
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Republican (District 8):
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- Rated 71% by League of Conservation Voters, highest in GOP. (Feb 2018)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Chrissy Houlahan on Environment
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Democrat (District 6):
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John Joyce on Environment
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Republican (District 13):
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Fred Keller on Environment
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Republican (District 12):
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- Champion for the agriculture industry & farming heritage. (May 2019)
- Support Waterway Conservancy; oppose tire burning facility. (May 2019)
- Anti-GHG restrictions, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Mike Kelly on Environment
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Republican (District 3):
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- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Nov 2014)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Conor Lamb on Environment
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Pro-environment but supports fracking. (Feb 2018)
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Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Environment
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Democratic Challenger (District 13):
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- Moratorium on new solid waste incinerators. (Nov 1994)
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Tom Marino on Environment
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Republican (District 10):
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- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
- Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2014)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Patrick Meehan on Environment
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Republican (District 7):
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- EPA regulations should consider jobs not fish. (May 2011)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 63% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Dan Meuser on Environment
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Republican (District 9):
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- Regulations cost residents; Meuser wants answers. (Feb 2019)
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Tim Murphy on Environment
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Republican Representative (PA-18):
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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 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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Scott Perry on Environment
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Republican (District 4):
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- Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2014)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Joseph Pitts on Environment
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Republican Representative (PA-16):
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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 $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 5% 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 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Guy Reschenthaler on Environment
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Republican (District 14):
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- Supported Libre's Law: increased penalties for animal abuse. (Aug 2018)
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Keith Rothfus on Environment
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Republican (District 12):
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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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Mary Gay Scanlon on Environment
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Strengthen EPA with more testing and enforcement. (Nov 2018)
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Allyson Schwartz on Environment
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Democratic Representative (PA-13):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Jun 2013)
- Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Bill Shuster on Environment
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Republican Representative (PA-9):
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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 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 5% 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 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Lloyd Smucker on Environment
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Republican (District 11):
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- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Glenn Thompson on Environment
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Republican (District 5):
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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)
- 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)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Susan Wild on Environment
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Supports EPA and making environmentalism bipartisan again. (Oct 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Lou Barletta on Environment
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Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor:
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- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jul 2014)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Ed Rendell on Environment
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Democratic PA Governor:
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Joe Sestak on Environment
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. (Jun 2019)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
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Jim Gerlach on Environment
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Republican Representative (PA-6):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO 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 50% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Sponsored regulating all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Pat Toomey on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15):
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- Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Tom Ridge on Environment
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y:
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- Regional DHS office would have decreased Katrina damage. (Sep 2009)
- Changed rules & got 350 polluted industrial sites cleaned up. (Jan 2000)
- Let industries audit themselves & then clean up. (Jul 1998)
- More flexibility in environmental regulation. (Jul 1998)
- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
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Mark Schweiker on Environment
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Former Republican Governor (2001-2002):
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Mike Fitzpatrick on Environment
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Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8):
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- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- 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)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Bill Clinger on Environment
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 5):
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John Featherman on Environment
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2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA):
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Jon Fox on Environment
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 13):
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Jim Greenwood on Environment
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 8):
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- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 40% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Joseph Hoeffel on Environment
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Joseph Hoeffel on Environment
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13):
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- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Tom Martin on Environment
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Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006):
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- Sell off federal assets, including National parks. (Oct 2006)
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Joe McDade on Environment
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 10):
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Chuck Pennacchio on Environment
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Former Democratic challenger (2006):
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Joe Sestak on Environment
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 7):
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- Ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. (Jun 2019)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
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Bud Shuster on Environment
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Former Rep.(resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9):
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Betsy Summers on Environment
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2004 former Libertarian Challenger:
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Robert Walker on Environment
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 16):
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- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Jason Altmire 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 YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Robert Borski on Environment
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Chris Carney 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 YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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William Coyne on Environment
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Democrat (District 14):
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- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
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Kathy Dahlkemper on Environment
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 3):
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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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
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Phil English on Environment
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Republican Representative (PA-3):
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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 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 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle. (Jun 2008)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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George Gekas on Environment
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Republican (District 17):
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- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Bill Goodling on Environment
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Republican (District 19):
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Melissa Hart on Environment
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted NO 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)
- 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 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Tim Holden on Environment
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Democratic Representative (PA-17):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted 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 70% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Paul Kanjorski on Environment
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Democratic Representative (PA-11):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO 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 60% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Ron Klink on Environment
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Democrat (District 4):
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Tom Martin on Environment
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Sell off federal assets, including National parks. (Oct 2006)
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Frank Mascara on Environment
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Democrat (District 20):
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- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
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Paul McHale on Environment
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Democrat (retired 1998 (District 25):
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Patrick Joseph Murphy on Environment
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 8):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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John Murtha on Environment
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Democratic Representative (PA-12):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted 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 45% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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John Peterson on Environment
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Republican Representative (PA-5):
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- Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Todd Platts on Environment
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Republican Representative (PA-19):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO 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 25% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 63% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Sam Rohrer on Environment
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Eliminate Department of Energy; scale back EPA. (Mar 2012)
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Carl Romanelli on Environment
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Green Challenger:
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Alan Sandals on Environment
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Rick Santorum on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner:
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- Taking manufacturing back to US will reduce global warming. (Jan 2016)
- Remove Obama regulations on mercury & waters. (Jan 2016)
- China creates 5 times US pollution levels; bring jobs here. (Jan 2016)
- Ethanol mandate brings jobs & energy independence. (Mar 2015)
- Nature is a subtle web of intricate connections. (Apr 2006)
- 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 NO on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Marc Scaringi on Environment
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Our children will inherit debt from Cash for Clunkers. (Mar 2012)
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Don Sherwood on Environment
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Republican (District 10):
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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 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Arlen Specter on Environment
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Republican Sr Senator (PA):
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- 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 NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
- Voted NO 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)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 32% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle. (Jun 2008)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Steve Welch on Environment
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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Curt Weldon on Environment
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Republican (District 7):
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- 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 NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 35% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
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Mark Critz on Environment
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Republican (District 12):
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- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
- Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Nov 2012)
- Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
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John Fetterman on Environment
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Democratic Challenger:
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Tom Smith on Environment
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Arlen Specter-2001 on Environment
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Republican Sr Senator:
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Everett Stern on Environment
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- EPA regulations are too restrictive. (Nov 2015)
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Pat Toomey on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15):
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- Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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