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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Neil Abercrombie on Environment
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
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- Food labeling good, but not at expense of small businesses. (Jul 2014)
- New Day Work Projects: transit-oriented development. (Jan 2011)
- 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 YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
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Duke Aiona on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Make Hawai'i the greenest place on Earth. (Nov 2010)
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John Carroll on Environment
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Support local agriculture and cultural uniqueness. (Aug 2016)
- Eliminate air and water pollution in every state. (Jun 2016)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Environment
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
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- People of all parties want clean air and safe water. (Nov 2019)
- Close down existing nuclear power reactors. (Jul 2019)
- No, no, no to nuclear energy & nuclear waste. (Apr 2019)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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- Genetically modified foods aren't unhealthy. (Jul 2014)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
- Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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David Ige on Environment
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Democratic Governor:
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- Strong guidelines for environmental protection. (Jan 2019)
- Push Congress to spend more on Hawaii tourism. (Aug 2014)
- Increase funding for watersheds & against invasive species. (Aug 2014)
- Right to know what is in our food, via federal labeling. (Jul 2014)
- Protect Hawaii's fragile resources for future generations. (Jul 2014)
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Marissa Kerns on Environment
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Bob McDermott on Environment
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Rated below average by Sierra Club. (Jan 2018)
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Andria Tupola on Environment
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Protect environment by partnering with local orgs. (Jul 2020)
- People must understand what environmental protections do. (Jul 2018)
- If we take care of the land it will take care of our needs. (Jul 2018)
- Tension between development & environment is about balance. (Jul 2018)
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Senate:
HI 2022: 2022 HI Governor's race
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John Carroll on Environment
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Republican candidate for Senate (declined):
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- Support local agriculture and cultural uniqueness. (Aug 2016)
- Eliminate air and water pollution in every state. (Jun 2016)
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Ron Curtis on Environment
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Protect environment with common sense daily routine changes. (Aug 2018)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Environment
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Genetically modified foods aren't unhealthy. (Jul 2014)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
- Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Mazie Hirono on Environment
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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- Visit the USA Bill: attract 300,000 Chinese by easier visas. (May 2012)
- Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- 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)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
- Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
- Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
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Linda Lingle on Environment
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- We can't afford Honolulu Rail Project. (Mar 2012)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
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Eddie Pirkowski on Environment
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| Republican candidate for Hawaii U.S. Senator:
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House:
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Charles Djou on Environment
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Republican Governor challenger (District 1):
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- Advocated for recycling and trash services on City Council. (Dec 2013)
- Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Environment
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- People of all parties want clean air and safe water. (Nov 2019)
- Close down existing nuclear power reactors. (Jul 2019)
- No, no, no to nuclear energy & nuclear waste. (Apr 2019)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Mark Takai on Environment
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
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- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Linda Lingle on Environment
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- We can't afford Honolulu Rail Project. (Mar 2012)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
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Cam Cavasso on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Let Hawaii regulate thrill-craft vessels without federal law. (Aug 2004)
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Bob McDermott on Environment
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Former Republican candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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- Rated below average by Sierra Club. (Jan 2018)
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Ed Case on Environment
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Diversify tourism to include educational & eco-tourism. (May 2012)
- 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 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Environment
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Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 1):
Click here for 8 full quotes
OR click here for Colleen Hanabusa on other issues.
- Genetically modified foods aren't unhealthy. (Jul 2014)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
- Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Ben Cayetano on Environment
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
- Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
- Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
- Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
- State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)
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Ed Case on Environment
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Democratic challenger (2006); U.S. Rep.:
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- Diversify tourism to include educational & eco-tourism. (May 2012)
- 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 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Neil Abercrombie on Environment
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
Click here for 17 full quotes
OR click here for Neil Abercrombie on other issues.
- Food labeling good, but not at expense of small businesses. (Jul 2014)
- New Day Work Projects: transit-oriented development. (Jan 2011)
- 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 YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
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Mazie Hirono on Environment
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
Click here for 15 full quotes
OR click here for Mazie Hirono on other issues.
- Visit the USA Bill: attract 300,000 Chinese by easier visas. (May 2012)
- Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- 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)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
- Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
- Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
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Patsy Mink on Environment
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
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Cynthia Thielen on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Only Republican to make Sierra Club’s top ten legislators. (Jul 2006)
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Daniel Akaka on Environment
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Democratic Jr Senator (HI):
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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 YES 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 YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES 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)
- End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
- Support UNCED Rio Declaration at 2002 conference. (Jul 2002)
- Rated 84% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
- Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
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Daniel Inouye on Environment
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Democratic Sr Senator (HI):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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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 YES 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 YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 53% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Rated 40% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Congress should decide land use, not DOI. (Sep 1979)
- Fund studies of sustainable fisheries. (Oct 1996)
- Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
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Kai Kahele on Environment
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Brian Schatz on Environment
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Received perfect score from League of Conservation Voters. (Jul 2014)
- Genetically modified foods aren't unhealthy. (Jul 2014)
- Strike a balance between growth and land preservation. (Jan 2005)
- Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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