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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Mick Cornett on Environment
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Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma:
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- Great value in the EPA's "brownfields" cleaning up program. (Oct 2011)
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Joe Dorman on Environment
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Drew Edmondson on Environment
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Democratic candidate for governor of Oklahoma:
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- As AG, created the Environmental Protection Unit. (Jan 2011)
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Mary Fallin on Environment
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Republican:
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- Oklahoma Strong: Rebuild after devastating tornadoes. (Feb 2014)
- 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 NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Keystone XL Pipeline fundamental to economic prosperity. (Jan 2013)
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Brad Henry on Environment
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Democratic OK Governor:
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- Created the State Park Foundation for capital improvements. (May 2004)
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Scott Inman on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Rated above average by Sierra Club. (Jan 2018)
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Connie Johnson on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Governor:
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- Strongly oppose horse slaughter. (Sep 2014)
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Joe Maldonado on Environment
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (May 2018)
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Chris Powell on Environment
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (May 2018)
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Gary Richardson on Environment
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Kevin Stitt on Environment
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| Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma:
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Ervin Yen on Environment
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Senate:
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Abby Broyles on Environment
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| Democratic nominee for Senate:
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James Inhofe on Environment
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Republican Sr Senator (OK):
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- Endangered Species regulations stifle economic growth. (Feb 2012)
- Balance environmental progress & economic growth. (Feb 2012)
- Sustainable development is alarmingly like global socialism. (Feb 2012)
- SO2 trading mechanisms have achieved significant benefit. (Feb 2012)
- Media has pushed environmental catastrophes for 100 years. (Feb 2012)
- Air pollution is at all-time low; don’t tighten standards. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- 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)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Allow critical feeding on Conservation Reserves. (Jul 2008)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2018)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Connie Johnson on Environment
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Strongly oppose horse slaughter. (Sep 2014)
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T.W. Shannon on Environment
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Consistently rated at 50% & above by Oklahoma Sierra Club. (Dec 2013)
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Matt Silverstein on Environment
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Mike Workman on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Preserve and protect national parks. (Aug 2016)
- Increase the number of inspectors for asbestos. (Sep 2014)
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House:
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Dan Boren on Environment
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Democratic Representative (OK-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 YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Jim Bridenstine on Environment
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Republican (District 1):
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- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Tom Cole on Environment
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Republican Representative (OK-4):
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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 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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 0% 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)
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Kevin Hern on Environment
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Kendra Horn on Environment
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| Democrat (District 5):
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Frank Dean Lucas on Environment
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Republican Representative (OK-3):
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- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (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 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)
- Allow critical feeding on Conservation Reserves. (Jul 2008)
- 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)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Markwayne Mullin on Environment
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Republican (District 2):
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- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 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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Steve Russell on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 5):
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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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Former candidates & officeholders:
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James Lankford on Environment
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 5):
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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)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Frank Keating on Environment
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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- Regulate our precious environment because we love Oklahoma. (Feb 2001)
- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
- Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
- Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)
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Steve Largent on Environment
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Former Republican Challenger (2002):
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- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
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Brad Carson on Environment
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 45% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
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Don Nickles 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 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)
- Voted NO on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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David Walters on Environment
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2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (OK):
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- Delicate balance between the environment and progress. (Sep 2002)
- Established first state Department of Environment in 1992. (Sep 2002)
- Enforce water quality standards; limit sewage discharges. (Sep 2002)
- Encourage government recycling. (Sep 2002)
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Brad Carson on Environment
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Democrat (Retired) (District 2):
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- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 45% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
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Tom Coburn on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OK-2):
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- 2005: Worked with Sen. Obama (D, IL) on Katrina oversight. (Apr 2012)
- Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Allow critical feeding on Conservation Reserves. (Jul 2008)
- Rated 40% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
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Mary Fallin on Environment
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Republican:
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- Oklahoma Strong: Rebuild after devastating tornadoes. (Feb 2014)
- 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 NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Keystone XL Pipeline fundamental to economic prosperity. (Jan 2013)
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Ernest Istook on Environment
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Republican (District 5):
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- 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 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Steve Largent on Environment
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Republican (District 1):
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- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
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Mark Myles on Environment
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Companies like BP spoiling environment pay all cleanup costs. (Jul 2010)
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Andrew Rice on Environment
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Global warming is real; our quality of life is at risk. (May 2008)
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Wes Watkins on Environment
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J.C. Watts on Environment
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| Republican (District 4):
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Stephanie Bice on Environment
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| Republican (District 5):
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Tom Coburn on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OK-2):
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- 2005: Worked with Sen. Obama (D, IL) on Katrina oversight. (Apr 2012)
- Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Allow critical feeding on Conservation Reserves. (Jul 2008)
- Rated 40% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
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James Lankford on Environment
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Republican Senate challenger:
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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)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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John Sullivan on Environment
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Republican Representative (OK-1):
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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 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 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)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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