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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Justin Amash on Environment
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Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger:
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- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Brian Calley on Environment
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James Craig on Environment
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Tudor Dixon on Environment
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Abdul El-Sayed on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Advocate for environmental justice on lead exposure. (Feb 2017)
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Jennifer Granholm on Environment
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Mark Schauer on Environment
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Democratic Challenger for Governor:
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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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
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Bill Schuette on Environment
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Republican candidate for governor of Michigan:
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- Opposes burdensome EPA regulations. (Oct 2018)
- Charged 15 city and state officials for Flint water crisis. (Jul 2018)
- Opposing EPA regulations earns him polluter protector label. (Jun 2018)
- Sue firms that caused Flint drinking water crisis. (Jun 2016)
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Rick Snyder on Environment
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Republican Governor:
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- Pure Michigan: promote tourism like U.P. and brewery trail. (Jan 2017)
- More resources to fight invasive species in Great Lakes. (Jan 2017)
- Work tirelessly, plus $27M, to make Flint's water safe. (Jan 2017)
- Voluntary pollution prevention program for farmers. (Mar 2011)
- Protect natural resources; user fees contribute $3B/year. (Jan 2011)
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John Tatar on Environment
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Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan:
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- Fight EPA regulatory over-. (Jul 2018)
- We the people collectively have little effect on pollution. (Jul 2018)
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Gretchen Whitmer on Environment
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Democratic Governor:
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- It's time to rebuild Michigan's water infrastructure. (Jan 2021)
- Michigan is defined by water; up to us to protect it. (Mar 2020)
- Environmental policy based on science. (Nov 2017)
- Preserve open space; clean up contaminated sites. (Nov 2004)
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Senate:
MI 2020: 2020 MI Senatorial race
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Mike Bouchard on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Water diversions shouldn’t happen. (Oct 2006)
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John James on Environment
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Protect the national treasure of the Great Lakes. (Mar 2018)
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Terri Lynn Land on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- As a conservative, I believe in conservation. (Jan 2014)
- Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2014)
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Gary Peters on Environment
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Push for Great Lakes restoration efforts & oil cleanups. (Oct 2019)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
- 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)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Marcia Squier on Environment
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Green Challenger for MI Senator:
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- Invest in ways to prevent erosion and rising waters. (Oct 2020)
- All animals should be treated humanely. (Oct 2020)
- End the War on Oil, for national security AND environment. (Jul 2017)
- EPA should regulate for-profit corporations. (Jul 2017)
- Repeal the DARK Act: require full GMO labeling. (Jul 2017)
- Federal funding for Flint; and prosecution for poisoning too. (Nov 2016)
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Debbie Stabenow on Environment
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8):
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- Reverse cuts to Great Lakes funding. (Oct 2018)
- Authored ban on Great Lakes drilling. (Oct 2006)
- Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 84% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Sponsored bill for commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
- 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)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Bob Young on Environment
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Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator:
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- Regulations hurt farms and small businesses. (Oct 2017)
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Justin Amash on Environment
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Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger:
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- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Dan Benishek on Environment
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Republican (District 1):
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- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Kerry Bentivolio on Environment
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Republican (District 11):
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- Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
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Jack Bergman on Environment
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Republican (District 1):
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- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Mike Bishop on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 8):
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- Suspend federally-mandated environmental protection. (Nov 2000)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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John Conyers on Environment
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Democratic Representative (MI-14):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted 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 80% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
- 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)
- Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
- Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jun 2013)
- Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
- 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)
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Dave Curson on Environment
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Debbie Dingell on Environment
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Democratic House Member (District 12):
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- Called on EPA to maintain & strengthen Clean Water Act. (May 2020)
- The Great Lakes and fresh water are a precious resource. (Aug 2014)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Bill Huizenga on Environment
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Republican (District 2):
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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)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Brenda Jones on Environment
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Democrat (District 13):
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- Close loopholes that exempt drilling & fracking from EPA. (Oct 2018)
- Protect wildlife and national parks from private interests. (Sep 2018)
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Dan Kildee on Environment
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Democrat (District 5):
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- 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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Peter Konetchy on Environment
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Brenda Lawrence on Environment
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Democratic House Member (District 14):
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- Flint water crisis is example of environmental injustice. (Nov 2016)
- Protect the Great Lakes, and clean air. (Nov 2012)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Andy Levin on Environment
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Sander Levin on Environment
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Democratic Representative (MI-12):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- 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)
- Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
- Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Feb 2014)
- 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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Paul Mitchell on Environment
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Republican (District 10):
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- Don't regulate waters; do regulate sugar. (Nov 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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John Moolenaar on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Mike Rogers on Environment
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Republican Representative (MI-8):
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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 NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Mark Schauer on Environment
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Democratic Governor Challenger (District 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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
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Elissa Slotkin on Environment
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Protecting our Great Lakes must be a top priority. (Sep 2018)
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Haley Stevens on Environment
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Launched Congressional Plastics Solutions Task Force. (Dec 2019)
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Rashida Tlaib on Environment
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Democrat (District 13):
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- Fight to cleanup environment and undo EPA's budget cuts. (Oct 2018)
- Fight invasive species & pollution in the Great Lakes. (Sep 2018)
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Dave Trott on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 11):
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- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Fred Upton on Environment
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Republican Representative (MI-6):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 30% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (May 2012)
- Rated 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Tim Walberg on Environment
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Republican:
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- Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Create database on algal blooms in the Great Lakes. (Jan 2015)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Dave Camp on Environment
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Republican Representative (MI-4):
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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 NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- 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)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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John Dingell on Environment
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Democratic Representative (MI-15):
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- 1970s: Pushed Clean Water Act & Endangered Species Act. (Apr 2012)
- 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)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (May 2013)
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Candice Miller on Environment
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Republican Representative (MI-10):
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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 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)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- 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)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Gary Peters on Environment
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Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14):
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- Push for Great Lakes restoration efforts & oil cleanups. (Oct 2019)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
- 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)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
- Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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John Engler on Environment
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Former Republican Governor (1991-2002):
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- More investment of Natural Resources Trust Fund. (Jan 2001)
- Replace MTBE in gasoline with cleaner ethanol. (May 2000)
- More EPA flexibility on interstate ozone. (May 1998)
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Spencer Abraham on Environment
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
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Dick Chrysler on Environment
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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Nick Smith on Environment
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Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep:
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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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Nick Smith on Environment
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 7):
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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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Jerry Zandstra on Environment
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James Barcia on Environment
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
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Bart Baron on Environment
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David Bonior on Environment
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
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Keith Butler on Environment
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| Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor:
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Hansen Clarke on Environment
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Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13):
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- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Jun 2012)
- Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Vernon Ehlers on Environment
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Republican Representative (MI-3):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 55% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Peter Hoekstra on Environment
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Republican Representative (MI-2):
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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 NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Jack Hoogendyk on Environment
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Dale Kildee on Environment
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Democratic Representative (MI-5):
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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)
- Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
- Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Jun 2012)
- Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Carolyn Kilpatrick on Environment
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Democratic Representative (MI-13):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 80% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Tax credit to remove lead-based housepaint. (Nov 2005)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Joe Knollenberg on Environment
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Republican Representative (MI-9):
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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 NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Carl Levin on Environment
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Democratic Sr Senator (MI):
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- Championed Great Lakes; restoring brownfield; & Smart Growth. (Aug 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 YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
- Rated 84% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- 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)
- Allow tax deduction for businesses that recycle. (Apr 1980)
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Bret McAtee on Environment
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Mike Nikitin on Environment
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Lynn Nancy Rivers on Environment
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Democrat (District 13):
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- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
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Leonard Schwartz on Environment
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Joe Schwarz on Environment
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Republican (District 7):
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- Oppose to drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Nov 2004)
- 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)
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Bart Stupak on Environment
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Democratic Representative (MI-1):
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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 NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 55% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
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Scotty Boman on Environment
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Randy Hekman on Environment
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Peter Hoekstra on Environment
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Republican Representative (MI-2):
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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 NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Peter Konetchy on Environment
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Lisa McClain on Environment
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Thad McCotter on Environment
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Republican Representative (MI-11):
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- Eminent domain guts private property rights. (Feb 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 NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Peter Meijer on Environment
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Debbie Stabenow on Environment
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8):
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- Reverse cuts to Great Lakes funding. (Oct 2018)
- Authored ban on Great Lakes drilling. (Oct 2006)
- Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 84% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Sponsored bill for commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
- 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)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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