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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Daniel Biss on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Spent his time as a legislator protecting our environment. (Apr 2017)
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Jeanne Ives on Environment
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Chris Kennedy on Environment
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Ameya Pawar on Environment
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J.B. Pritzker on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor:
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- Mandates inspections, permits, caps for facility emissions. (Aug 2019)
- Invest in clean air and water infrastructure. (Apr 2018)
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Pat Quinn on Environment
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Democratic Governor:
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- Clean Water Initiative: $1B for wastewater & stormwater. (Jan 2014)
- Leave no child inside. (Jan 2010)
- First bill signed: Smoke Free Illinois Act. (Feb 2009)
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Bruce Rauner on Environment
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Republican Governor:
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- Test drinking water for lead, as social justice issue. (Jan 2017)
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Senate:
IL 2022: 2022 IL Governor's race
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Mark Curran on Environment
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Use EPA to prosecute corporate polluters. (Nov 2020)
- Use EPA to prosecute corporate polluters. (Nov 2020)
- Corporate polluters should be prosecuted and sent to prison. (Jan 2020)
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Tammy Duckworth on Environment
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Every American has a right to clean air, water, and land. (Feb 2020)
- Rated 83% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 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. (Mar 2017)
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Richard Durbin on Environment
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Democratic Sr Senator (IL):
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- Renovate our entire drinking water infrastructure. (Nov 2020)
- Drives a Ford hybrid that gets 30 mpg. (Oct 2008)
- 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)
- Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO 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 YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Support UNCED Rio Declaration at 2002 conference. (Jul 2002)
- Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Establish commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
- Sponsored health impact bill for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
- Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Sponsored regulating all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 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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Sharon Hansen on Environment
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- God gave man dominion over the animals. (Dec 2013)
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Napoleon Harris on Environment
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Exposing cats & dogs to extreme temperature is misdemeanor. (Aug 2015)
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Jim Oberweis on Environment
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Anne Stava-Murray on Environment
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Mandates inspections, permits, caps for facility emissions. (May 2019)
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Doug Truax on Environment
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Andrea Zopp on Environment
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Mike Bost on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 12):
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- Supports recycling but also cost/benefit analysis. (Nov 2000)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Cheri Bustos on Environment
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Sean Casten on Environment
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Danny Davis on Environment
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Democratic Representative (IL-7):
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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)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- 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)
- 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)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Rodney Davis on Environment
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Republican (District 13):
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- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Mar 2013)
- 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)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Bob Dold on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 10):
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- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Bill Enyart on Environment
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Democrat (District 12):
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- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
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Bill Foster 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 NO 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 to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Chuy Garcia on Environment
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Looking backward for answers on environment won't work. (Oct 2018)
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Luis Gutierrez on Environment
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Democratic Representative (IL-4):
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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 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 95% 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)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
- Rated 63% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2014)
- Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Mar 2017)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited 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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Randy Hultgren on Environment
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Republican (District 14):
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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)
- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (May 2013)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Robin Kelly on Environment
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Adam Kinzinger on Environment
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Republican (District 16):
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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)
- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
- Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
- 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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Raja Krishnamoorthi on Environment
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Darin LaHood on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 18):
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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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Dan Lipinski on Environment
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Democratic Representative (IL-3):
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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)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- 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)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Mike Quigley on Environment
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Democrat (District 5):
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- I've been a member of the Sierra Club since I was 16. (Oct 2020)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- 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)
- Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
- 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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Mel Reynolds on Environment
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Peter Roskam 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 NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 38% 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)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Bobby Rush on Environment
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Democratic Representative (IL-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 NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Sep 2013)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Jan Schakowsky on Environment
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Democratic Representative (IL-9):
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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)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
- 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. (May 2012)
- Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited 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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Brad Schneider on Environment
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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John Shimkus on Environment
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Republican Representative (IL-19):
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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 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 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- 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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Lauren Underwood on Environment
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Rod Blagojevich on Environment
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Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5):
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- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
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Joe Walsh on Environment
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Republican presidential primary challenger:
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- Balance environmental regulation with small business needs. (Sep 2019)
- Rated 6% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Jan 2012)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Tammy Duckworth on Environment
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Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 8):
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- Every American has a right to clean air, water, and land. (Feb 2020)
- Rated 83% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 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. (Mar 2017)
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Jesse Louis Jackson on Environment
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Democratic Representative (IL-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 YES 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)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 100% 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)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Bobby Schilling on Environment
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Republican challenger 2014 (District 17):
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- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Aaron Schock on Environment
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Republican (resigned 2015) (District 18):
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- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
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George Ryan on Environment
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Former Republican Governor (1999-2002):
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- Replace MTBE in gasoline with cleaner ethanol. (May 2000)
- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
- More EPA flexibility on interstate ozone. (May 1998)
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James Thompson on Environment
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Philip Crane 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)
- Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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James Durkin on Environment
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| 2002 Former Republican Senate Challenger:
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Harris Fawell on Environment
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 13):
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Peter Fitzgerald on Environment
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Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004:
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- 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)
- Rated 21% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Mike Flanagan on Environment
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Denny Hastert on Environment
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Republican (Retired 2007) (District 14):
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- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Alan Keyes on Environment
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American Independent nominee for President; 2004 Republican challenger for IL Senate:
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- Supports marketable pollution credits; against regulations. (Jan 2000)
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William Lipinski on Environment
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3):
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- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 60% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
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Carol Moseley-Braun on Environment
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Former Democratic Senator (Until 1998):
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- Advance a worldwide environmental agenda. (Jun 2003)
- 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)
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Barack Obama on Environment
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Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008):
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- WOTUS 2015: expansive definition of protected waterways. (Dec 2018)
- First reform of food safety laws in more than 70 years. (Sep 2012)
- Bolster the use of organic farming methods. (Sep 2012)
- National clean water framework: protect America's waters. (Sep 2012)
- Establish Great Lakes Restoration and National Ocean Policy. (Sep 2012)
- Monitor health of fisheries & establish "pollution diet". (Sep 2012)
- BP spill was biggest environmental disaster ever faced. (Oct 2011)
- Sent 17,500 troops and 1,400 ships to deal with BP spill. (Oct 2011)
- Promised that anyone losing job in spill would get BP check. (Nov 2010)
- Top USDA priority: make sure all kids are well-fed. (May 2010)
- Cash for Clunkers: $4,500 to trade in old car for new. (May 2010)
- Greenhouse gases declared dangerous to public health. (May 2010)
- Government should invest in clean energy & green jobs. (Oct 2008)
- $150B over next 10 years for green energy sector. (Aug 2008)
- Support reforestation as carbon sequestration issue. (Jul 2008)
- Willing to suspend ethanol subsidy to keep food prices down. (May 2008)
- Genesis teaches stewardship of earth: sacrifice for future. (Apr 2008)
- 1980s: Tested for asbestos at Chicago housing project. (Apr 2008)
- Regulate animal feeding operations for pollution. (Feb 2008)
- Will end the notion of Yucca Mountain nuclear storage. (Jan 2008)
- Promote green technologies and fuel efficiency standards. (Dec 2007)
- Organized inner-city recycling; fought environmental racism. (Oct 2007)
- Reduce mercury and lead to protect community health. (Aug 2007)
- Protect the Great Lakes & our National Parks and Forests. (Aug 2007)
- 1985: Organized asbestos removal in Chicago housing project. (Aug 2007)
- Give Katrina contracts to locals, not to Halliburton. (Jun 2007)
- Health Care for Hybrids proposal for fuel efficiency. (Mar 2007)
- Three months working on minority students recycling. (Aug 1996)
Legislative Record
- 2005: Worked with Sen. Coburn (R, OK) on Katrina oversight. (Apr 2012)
- Stimulus bill earmark for LA-Vegas mag-lev railway. (May 2010)
- Passed lead abatement & 24 other laws in IL Senate. (Aug 2007)
- Scored 60% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Tax credit to remove lead-based housepaint. (Nov 2005)
- Establish commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
- Sponsored health impact bill for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Jack Ryan on Environment
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| Former Republican Senate challenger (2004):
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Paul Simon on Environment
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Former Democratic Senator (Until 1997):
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- Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
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Melissa Bean on Environment
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Democratic Representative (IL-8):
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- Supports strong EPA air and water quality regulations. (Nov 2004)
- 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)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Roland Burris on Environment
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Democratic Jr Senator (retiring 2010):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
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Cardiss Collins on Environment
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| Democrat (1973-1996) (District 7):
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Jerry Costello on Environment
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Democratic Representative (IL-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 deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO 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)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Kathy Cummings on Environment
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Green Challenger:
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- Train for Green jobs in public schools. (Aug 2008)
- Establish and fund Green Collar Jobs Corps. (Jul 2008)
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Rahm Emanuel on Environment
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Democratic Rep. (IL-5); Chief of Staff-Designee:
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- Let every child have 10-minute walk to park or playground. (Apr 2014)
- Gentrification can be done right, with active zooming laws. (Apr 2014)
- 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)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Lane Evans on Environment
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Thomas Ewing on Environment
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Republican (District 15):
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- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Alexi Giannoulias on Environment
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently State Treasurer:
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- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
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Debbie Halvorson on Environment
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 11):
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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)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
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Phil Hare 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)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Henry Hyde on Environment
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Republican (District 6):
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- 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)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Timothy Johnson on Environment
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Republican Representative (IL-15):
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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)
- 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)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 75% 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)
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Mark Kirk on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10):
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- Stimulus should've funded Mississippi dams & O'Hare projects. (Oct 2010)
- Upgrade river & rail systems to expand agricultural exports. (Dec 2009)
- Clean up PCBs & nuclear waste. (Sep 2000)
- Improve open space; improve mass transit & roads. (Sep 2000)
- 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)
- 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)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 80% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- 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)
- Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Ray LaHood on Environment
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Republican Representative (IL-18):
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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 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 20% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored bill for tax credit to remove lead-based paint. (Nov 2005)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Donald Manzullo on Environment
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Republican Representative (IL-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 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 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)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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David Phelps on Environment
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| Democrat (District 19):
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John Porter on Environment
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| Republican (retired) (District 10):
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Glenn Poshard on Environment
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Democrat (District 19):
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- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Steven Sauerberg on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Drives a Lexus that gets 23 mpg. (Oct 2008)
- Protect Lake Michigan by restricting waste dumped into it. (May 2008)
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Larry Stafford on Environment
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| Libertarian challenger:
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Joe Walsh on Environment
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Republican (District 8):
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- Balance environmental regulation with small business needs. (Sep 2019)
- Rated 6% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Jan 2012)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Jerry Weller on Environment
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Republican Representative (IL-11):
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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 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Sidney Yates on Environment
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Democrat (retired 1998) (District 9):
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- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Judy Biggert on Environment
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Republican Representative (IL-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 $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 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)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Sep 2012)
- Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Rod Blagojevich on Environment
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Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5):
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- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
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Jeanne Ives on Environment
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| Republican (District 6):
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Mark Kirk on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10):
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- Stimulus should've funded Mississippi dams & O'Hare projects. (Oct 2010)
- Upgrade river & rail systems to expand agricultural exports. (Dec 2009)
- Clean up PCBs & nuclear waste. (Sep 2000)
- Improve open space; improve mass transit & roads. (Sep 2000)
- 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)
- 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)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 80% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- 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)
- Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Mary Miller on Environment
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| Republican (District 21):
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Marie Newman on Environment
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Jim Oberweis on Environment
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| Republican (District 14):
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