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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Matt Brown on Environment
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Donald Carcieri on Environment
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Republican RI Governor:
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- $7M grants for open space and watershed protection. (Mar 2009)
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Allan Fung on Environment
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Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island:
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- Supports protecting open space, working farms, & waterways. (Oct 2014)
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Dan McKee on Environment
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Patricia Morgan on Environment
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Republican candidate for Rhode Island Governor:
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- Rated below average by Environmental Council of RI. (Jan 2018)
- Rated below average by Sierra Club & enviro groups. (Jan 2018)
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Gina Raimondo on Environment
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Secretay of Commerce:
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- 66% increase in green jobs--good for business. (Jan 2019)
- Coordinated marketing effort to promote R.I. tourism. (Nov 2014)
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Senate:
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Bob Flanders on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Overburdensome regulation and red tape costs $2T annually. (Nov 2018)
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Bobby Nardolillo on Environment
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Republican candidate for Rhode Island U.S. Senator:
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- Fishing industry suffers under needless catch limits. (Feb 2018)
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Jack Reed on Environment
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Democratic Sr Senator (RI):
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- More federal funds for public transit. (Aug 2008)
- Beaches, parks and waterways are important to our economy. (Jul 2008)
- $50M for brownfield redevelopment in low-income areas. (Jun 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)
- Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
- Rated 95% 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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
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Allen Waters on Environment
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Sheldon Whitehouse on Environment
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Democratic Jr Senator, previously attorney general:
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- Protect our public wetlands from development. (Jul 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)
- Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
- Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
- Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Mark Zaccaria on Environment
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David Cicilline on Environment
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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James Langevin on Environment
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Democratic Representative (RI-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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (May 2014)
- 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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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Lincoln Chafee on Environment
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Proper respect for our natural world & vulnerable species. (Jun 2015)
- We believe in environmental stewardship. (Sep 2012)
- Committee vote killed Bush's "Clear Skies" initiative. (Feb 2012)
- 2000: Cleanup abandoned urban brownfields. (Apr 2008)
- Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Chris Young on Environment
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Stop constructing schools on toxic dumps. (Sep 2006)
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Lincoln Almond on Environment
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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- Eliminate mercury releases by 2003. (Sep 2000)
- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
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Myrth York on Environment
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John Chafee on Environment
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted NO on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
- Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
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Lincoln Chafee on Environment
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Proper respect for our natural world & vulnerable species. (Jun 2015)
- We believe in environmental stewardship. (Sep 2012)
- Committee vote killed Bush's "Clear Skies" initiative. (Feb 2012)
- 2000: Cleanup abandoned urban brownfields. (Apr 2008)
- Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Claiborne Pell on Environment
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
- Fund studies of sustainable fisheries. (Oct 1996)
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Matt Brown on Environment
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Patrick Kennedy on Environment
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Democratic Representative (RI-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 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 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 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Stephen Laffey on Environment
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Carl Sheeler on Environment
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Bob Tingle on Environment
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Robert Weygand on Environment
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Barry Hinckley on Environment
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