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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Mark Begich on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Green Bank to fund energy conservation and development. (Aug 2018)
- Drill in the Arctic Ocean; drill in National Forests. (Jan 2014)
- Advocate for opening up ANWR to drilling. (Nov 2008)
- Short term: $2.5B for LIHEAP; 70M bbl from strategic reserve. (Sep 2008)
- Long term: develop ANWR; build renewable energy plants. (Sep 2008)
- Support US participation in binding climate agreements. (Sep 2008)
- Open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (May 2008)
- Alaska is ground zero for global warming. (May 2008)
- Voted NO 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)
- Allow horizontal drilling into Alaska's Coastal Plain. (Feb 2009)
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Mike Chenault on Energy & Oil
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Republican Candidate for governor of Alaska:
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- Natural gas pipeline & North Slope development are crucial. (Jun 2016)
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Mike Dunleavy on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for governor of Alaska:
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- Harness renewable energy resources: wind, tidal, hydro. (Jan 2021)
- False premise: protect environment or economic development. (Jan 2021)
- Alaskan oil industry is undergoing a renaissance. (Jan 2020)
- Goal of 50% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2020)
- Backs Donlin goldmine/pipeline, for huge energy opportunity. (Jul 2018)
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Charlie Huggins on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for governor of Alaska:
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- Endorses oil tax reform to increase production. (Aug 2014)
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Sean Parnell on Energy & Oil
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Republican Governor:
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- Reform tax proposals to foster new oil production. (Jan 2013)
- Build the Alaska gasline to extract natural gas. (Jan 2012)
- Oil and gas production will lead to a stronger nation. (Oct 2011)
- Open ANWR for development. (Sep 2011)
- Reduce EPA red tape on Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. (Jan 2011)
- Strike balance between ocean protection and oil production. (Jan 2010)
- Outer Continental Shelf will create 35,000 jobs and $72B. (Jan 2010)
- Stop harmful EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2010)
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Mead Treadwell on Energy & Oil
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Republican Lt. Governor:
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- Supports CO2 sequestration technology and hydrogen vehicles. (Jan 2014)
- Increase resource development & reform energy taxes. (Jun 2013)
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Bill Walker on Energy & Oil
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Independent Governor:
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- Increased oil production key part of energy policy. (Jan 2018)
- Expand exportation of LNG to Asian markets. (Jan 2016)
- Invest in renewables to diversify economy. (Jan 2016)
- Develop local alternative energy sources, plus a new gasline. (Nov 2014)
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Senate:
AK 2022: 2022 AK Senate race
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Edgar Blatchford on Energy & Oil
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Al Gross on Energy & Oil
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Independent 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Promote clean energy for rural Alaska; rejoin Paris accord. (Apr 2020)
- Climate change a threat: Alaska literally losing villages. (Nov 2019)
- Opposes Canadian mine in Alaska operation EPA would allow. (Aug 2019)
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Thomas Lamb on Energy & Oil
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Ray Metcalfe on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Promote alternative fuels; but open parts of ANWR. (Nov 2002)
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Joe Miller on Energy & Oil
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Challenger and previous Republican Nominee:
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- No subsidies for wind and solar. (Jul 2014)
- Nuclear energy shouldn't be precluded or overlooked. (Oct 2010)
- Develop hydroelectric projects but without federal aid. (Sep 2010)
- Science supporting manmade climate change is inconclusive. (Aug 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Supports deregulating domestic oil exploration and drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes government developing wind and solar energy. (Nov 2016)
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Cean Stevens on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Senate candidate:
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- Intelligent development of oil & gas for energy security. (Mar 2016)
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Dan Sullivan on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senator:
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- Climate change is both threat and benefit to Alaska. (Oct 2020)
- Against any ban on hydrocarbon production. (Oct 2020)
- Create an enduring energy and economic renaissance. (Oct 2013)
- Increase oil production & make state tax world-competitive. (May 2013)
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Mead Treadwell on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Supports CO2 sequestration technology and hydrogen vehicles. (Jan 2014)
- Increase resource development & reform energy taxes. (Jun 2013)
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House:
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Don Young on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (AK-At-Large):
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- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 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)
- 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)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern 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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Frank Murkowski on Energy & Oil
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Republican AK Governor; previously Senator:
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- Fined ExxonMobil $20M for not drilling next to ANWR. (Nov 2009)
- Ushered ANWR bill through Senate, until vetoed by Clinton. (Nov 2009)
- Petroleum Profit Tax: companies share oil profits with state. (Nov 2009)
- 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 YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
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Tony Knowles on Energy & Oil
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- Qualified support of BP-Arco merger. (Nov 2006)
- Include producers & all proposals in negotiating pipeline. (Oct 2006)
- Support drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Oct 2004)
- Seek ANWR through a bill that sets tougher mileage standards. (Oct 2004)
- Let Alaska supply oil and gas. (Jun 2004)
- 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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Sarah Palin on Energy & Oil
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Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President:
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- OpEd: $40B AGIA natural gas pipeline isn't working. (Sep 2011)
- Early 2008: Couldn't support McCain because he opposed ANWR. (Sep 2011)
- Drill here and drill now; axe the cap-and-tax plan. (Feb 2010)
- 2006: Replace secret gasline deal with open competition. (Nov 2009)
- Open gasline process, but $500M inducement to oil company. (Nov 2009)
- Cap-and-Trade is a Cap-and-Tax program. (Nov 2009)
- Natural gas mantra: good for Greenies, Grannies, and Gunnies. (Nov 2009)
- North Slope could supply 10 years' energy for entire country. (Nov 2009)
- Renewable Energy Fund for hydropower, wind, biomass. (Nov 2009)
- Sued ExxonMobil to drill next to ANWR, or give up lease. (Nov 2009)
- ACES: equitable share of oil profits go to state. (Nov 2009)
- FactCheck: Gas pipeline deal was not open & competitive. (Nov 2009)
- FactCheck: Yes, Obama climate law costs consumers $145/year. (Nov 2009)
- Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act. (Jan 2009)
- FactCheck: No, Obama has always supported clean coal. (Oct 2008)
- Exxon & Conoco are not my biggest fan. (Oct 2008)
- Nonsensical to leave domestic supply untapped. (Oct 2008)
- First and foremost, we must become energy independent. (Sep 2008)
- Energy is inherently linked to security and prosperity. (Sep 2008)
- Produce more of our own oil & gas, for national security. (Sep 2008)
- More pipelines; more nukes; more coal; more alternatives. (Sep 2008)
- Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year. (Aug 2008)
- To win, GOP must push energy independence. (Aug 2008)
- Windfall oil profits tax prevents investment. (Aug 2008)
- Lift moratorium on offshore drilling. (Jul 2008)
- Exxon-Mobil should pay $507 million for Exxon Valdez spill. (Jul 2008)
- Energy relief plan: $100 per person monthly, for oil & gas. (May 2008)
- Fully fund the Petroleum Systems Integrity Office. (Feb 2008)
- $250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro. (Jan 2008)
- National energy policy not an either/or proposition. (Nov 2007)
- Fund cellulosic biofuel research in Farm Bill. (Oct 2007)
ANWR & Alaska Energy
- Goal of 50% of Alaska electric power from renewable sources. (Jan 2009)
- Drill, baby, drill. (Oct 2008)
- Crowning achievement: Alaska Gas Inducement Act. (Sep 2008)
- McCain wants healthy deliberation on disagreements like ANWR. (Sep 2008)
- Gas pipeline:history’s largest private-sector infrastructure. (Sep 2008)
- Claimed major triumph: $500 million subsidy for gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
- Gasline Inducement Act: 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
- Commercialize Alaska’s North Slope natural gas. (Aug 2008)
- Appointed an Alaska oil and gas commissioner. (Aug 2008)
- Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production. (Aug 2008)
- Convinced McCain to drill offshore; not yet on drilling ANWR. (Jul 2008)
- Unlock ANWR; we’re ready, willing and able to contribute. (Jun 2008)
- Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies. (Apr 2008)
- Gas pipelines are approved if they meet Alaska’s needs. (Jan 2008)
- Submitted legislation to build natural AGIA gas pipeline. (Mar 2007)
- Stranded Gas Development Act no longer applies. (Nov 2006)
- Get ANWR open. (Nov 2006)
- Chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. (Nov 2006)
- Pursue gasline plan that is best for ALL Alaskans. (Nov 2006)
- Met with producers and employee groups for pipeline deal. (Oct 2006)
- Firm start date as part of gasline incentive offer. (Oct 2006)
- Opposes natural gas reserves tax--it’s not earned income yet. (Oct 2006)
Global Warming
- I do support capping carbon emissions. (Oct 2008)
- Cyclical temperature changes affect climate change. (Oct 2008)
- All-of-the-above approach to deal with climate change. (Oct 2008)
- Global warming affects Alaska, but is not man-made. (Aug 2008)
- Analyze potential costs associated with climate change. (Oct 2006)
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Jim Sykes on Energy & Oil
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2004 former Green challenger:
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- Support the All-Alaska Gas Line. (Jun 2004)
- Promote renewable and clean energy. (May 2004)
- Keep ANWR free from drilling. (May 2004)
- Supports All-Alaska gas line over AlCan. (May 2004)
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Frank Vondersaar on Energy & Oil
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Democrat Challenger (2002; and lost 2010 primary):
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- Fusion instead of coal & oil. (May 2010)
- Support ANWR exploration. (Oct 2002)
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Dave Cuddy on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger:
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- Develop ANWR; support market-driven alternatives. (Apr 2008)
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Scott McAdams on Energy & Oil
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Unequivocally in support of offshore drilling. (Sep 2010)
- Develop resources using highest environmental standards. (Aug 2010)
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Frank Murkowski on Energy & Oil
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Republican AK Governor; previously Senator:
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- Fined ExxonMobil $20M for not drilling next to ANWR. (Nov 2009)
- Ushered ANWR bill through Senate, until vetoed by Clinton. (Nov 2009)
- Petroleum Profit Tax: companies share oil profits with state. (Nov 2009)
- 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 YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
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Rick Sikma on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Expedite low-emission coal & oil alternatives. (Jun 2008)
- Develop ANWR urgently; construct new oil refineries. (May 2008)
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Ted Stevens on Energy & Oil
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Republican Sr Senator (AK):
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- Stop buying 12M barrels of foreign oil and produce our own. (Oct 2008)
- Find and use all forms of energy. (Aug 2008)
- 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 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 YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Develop technology for carbon dioxide sequestration. (Feb 2008)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
- Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
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Mark Begich on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Green Bank to fund energy conservation and development. (Aug 2018)
- Drill in the Arctic Ocean; drill in National Forests. (Jan 2014)
- Advocate for opening up ANWR to drilling. (Nov 2008)
- Short term: $2.5B for LIHEAP; 70M bbl from strategic reserve. (Sep 2008)
- Long term: develop ANWR; build renewable energy plants. (Sep 2008)
- Support US participation in binding climate agreements. (Sep 2008)
- Open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (May 2008)
- Alaska is ground zero for global warming. (May 2008)
- Voted NO 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)
- Allow horizontal drilling into Alaska's Coastal Plain. (Feb 2009)
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Lisa Murkowski on Energy & Oil
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Independent Sr Senator (AK):
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- America has world's largest combined energy endowment. (Feb 2012)
- Prevent EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Feb 2012)
- No regulation of greenhouse gases by EPA. (Jun 2010)
- Need a president who will sign ANWR. (Oct 2004)
- Support fiscal incentives for the natural gas pipeline. (Oct 2004)
- Get ANWR with a Republican-led majority. (Oct 2004)
- Incentives for an Alaskan natural gas pipeline. (Jun 2004)
- Establish an Arctic engineering research center. (Jun 2004)
- Reopening the Healy Clean Coal Plant. (Jun 2004)
- 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 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)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Develop technology for carbon dioxide sequestration. (Feb 2008)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
- Sponsored bill for horizontal drilling into Coastal Plain. (Feb 2009)
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Kelly Tshibaka on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Stop leftists who want to shut down oil and gas production. (Mar 2021)
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Vic Vickers on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Oil execs get filthy rich; give Alaskans a fair share. (Aug 2008)
- Develop ANWR in an environmentally safe way. (Jul 2008)
- Require that ANWR’s crude oil pipelines be double-walled. (Jun 2008)
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