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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Mike Beebe on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Governor:
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- Governor's Commission to address Global Warming. (Sep 2007)
- Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
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Anthony Bland on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Ricky Dale Harrington on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian challenger for Governor:
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Frank Gilbert on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Oppose government prioritization of green energy. (Aug 2014)
- Supports deregulating domestic oil drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Supports developing wind and solar energy. (Nov 2016)
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Tim Griffin on Energy & Oil
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GOP 2022 Gov. Challenger (withdrew):
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- Natural gas, nuclear, coal and oil; not cap-and-trade. (Nov 2010)
- 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)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
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Jared Henderson on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for governor of Arkansas:
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Mike Ross on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (AR-4):
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- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO 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)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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Leslie Rutledge on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Joined challenge of revocation of Keystone Pipeline permit. (Mar 2021)
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Fight radical environmental policies like Green New Deal. (Nov 2020)
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Mark West on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian candidate for governor of Arkansas:
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- Let market decide on green energy. (Jul 2018)
- Government shouldn't play favorites in energy market. (Apr 2018)
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Senate:
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Mike Beebe on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Governor:
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- Governor's Commission to address Global Warming. (Sep 2007)
- Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
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Curtis Coleman on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Use every American energy source to end external dependency. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade is a massive tax on energy consumption. (Nov 2010)
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Tom Cotton on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senator:
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- More oil & gas exploration & production. (Nov 2012)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Supports offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
- Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
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Conner Eldridge on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Frank Gilbert on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Senate candidate:
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- Oppose government prioritization of green energy. (Aug 2014)
- Supports deregulating domestic oil drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Supports developing wind and solar energy. (Nov 2016)
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Ricky Dale Harrington on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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Nathan LaFrance on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- Don't pick "winners" and "losers" in our economy. (Sep 2014)
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Josh Mahony on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Climate change is man-made. (Oct 2018)
- Promote solar energy to deal with man-made climate change. (Oct 2018)
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House:
Rick Crawford on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 1):
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- Ensure affordable, available energy to all Americans. (Nov 2010)
- 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. (Aug 2012)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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French Hill on Energy & Oil
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- 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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Mike Ross on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (AR-4):
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- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO 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)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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Steve Womack on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 3):
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- All-of-the-above since we have no answers on climate change. (Oct 2018)
- 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)
- 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)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Mike Huckabee on Energy & Oil
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Republican Presidential candidate:
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- Become energy exporter to weaken Russia & Iran. (Dec 2015)
- Scientific predictions on climate change are inaccurate. (May 2015)
- Oil has not just shaped our foreign policy; it's deformed it. (Nov 2008)
- Comprehensive plan for energy independence within ten years. (Jan 2008)
- Biofuel mandates are not necessary. (Dec 2007)
- Energy independence: let Saudis keep their oil & their sand. (Nov 2007)
- Ethanol & biofuels are part of future energy. (Oct 2007)
- Kyoto was a mistake, but “Earth in the Balance” is not. (Jan 2007)
- Shouldn’t limit oil production while increasing consumption. (Jan 2007)
- Explore ways to harness nuclear power. (Jan 2007)
- Promote alternative fuel technology. (Nov 2002)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- More funding to develop domestic energy supplies. (Sep 2001)
- Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input. (Sep 2001)
- Share offshore oil development revenue with states. (Sep 2001)
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Asa Hutchinson on Energy & Oil
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Republican Governor:
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- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Mark Swaney on Energy & Oil
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2014 Green Senate Challenger:
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- Prioritize green energy. (Aug 2014)
- Tax carbon to encourage people to use alternatives. (Jul 2014)
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Tom Cotton on Energy & Oil
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 4):
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- More oil & gas exploration & production. (Nov 2012)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Supports offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
- Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
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Tim Griffin on Energy & Oil
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Republican (Governor run 2014) (District 2):
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- Natural gas, nuclear, coal and oil; not cap-and-trade. (Nov 2010)
- 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)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
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Dale Bumpers on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- 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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Tim Hutchinson on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican Sr Senator (until 2002):
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- 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)
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David Pryor on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
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Marion Berry on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (AR-1):
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- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted 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 criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO 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)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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John Boozman on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (AR-3):
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- 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)
- 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)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- List GHG emissions cost on electric bills. (May 2009)
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Jay Dickey on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Tom Formicola on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Challenger:
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Jim Holt on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger for Senate (AR):
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- Support alternative fuels but with free market. (Apr 2010)
- Drilling for oil in Alaska won’t cause environmental damage. (Oct 2004)
- Support tax incentives for R&D of energy sources. (Jul 2004)
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Asa Hutchinson on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Rebekah Kennedy on Energy & Oil
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Green Senate challenger:
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- Support carbon taxes on industry. (Sep 2008)
- Dramatic increase in wind, solar and hydro-electric power. (May 2008)
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Blanche Lambert Lincoln on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Sr Senator (AR):
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- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted 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 YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO 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)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
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Vic Snyder on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (AR-2):
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- 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 NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 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)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
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John Boozman on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (AR-3):
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- 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)
- 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)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- List GHG emissions cost on electric bills. (May 2009)
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Mark Pryor on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Jr Senator (AR):
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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 YES 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 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)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
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Bruce Westerman on Energy & Oil
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Expansion of energy sources should be market driven. (Nov 2008)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Dan Whitfield on Energy & Oil
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Climate change is real; make Arkansas leader in clean energy. (Jun 2020)
- Climate change exists even if we pretend it doesn't. (Nov 2019)
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