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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Kevin Bryant on Environment
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Lindsey Graham on Environment
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Manage forest underbrush better, to avoid raging wildfires. (Nov 2018)
- Climate change is real, but don't make a religion of it. (Apr 2015)
- Green diesel regulations cost $367 per truck per year. (Jan 2014)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 60% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Yancey McGill on Environment
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Restructure environmental control; partner with agribusiness. (May 2018)
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Henry McMaster on Environment
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Republican:
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- Vetoed bill to rebuild banned sea wall for gated community. (May 2019)
- Oppose drilling and seismic testing along our coast. (Jan 2018)
- Protect marsh islands from illegal encroachment. (Jan 2017)
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Tommy Pope on Environment
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Republican candidate for Governor (withdrew):
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- Rated 80% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Nov 2016)
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Mark Sanford on Environment
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- I care about land conservation and open space. (Jul 2019)
- Market-based incentive for private land conservation. (Nov 2006)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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James Emerson Smith on Environment
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- All efforts should be made towards environmental protection. (May 2018)
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Catherine Templeton on Environment
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John Warren on Environment
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Senate:
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Lee Bright on Environment
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| Republican Challenger:
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Joyce Dickerson on Environment
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Thomas Dixon on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Make sure our planet is habitable for future generations. (Aug 2016)
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Lindsey Graham on Environment
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Manage forest underbrush better, to avoid raging wildfires. (Nov 2018)
- Climate change is real, but don't make a religion of it. (Apr 2015)
- Green diesel regulations cost $367 per truck per year. (Jan 2014)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 60% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Jaime Harrison on Environment
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Brad Hutto on Environment
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Democratic Challenger:
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- We must do more to protect our natural resources. (Jun 2014)
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Nancy Mace on Environment
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Don't rebuild banned sea wall for gated community. (May 2019)
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Thomas Ravenel on Environment
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Jay Stamper on Environment
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| Republican Challenger:
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Gloria Bromell Tinubu on Environment
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Rick Wade on Environment
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James Clyburn on Environment
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Democratic Representative (SC-6):
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- Pro-nuclear, and deepen the port of Charleston. (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 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)
- Rated 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- 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)
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Elizabeth Colbert-Busch on Environment
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Dredge the port of Charleston, with federal funding. (Apr 2013)
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Joe Cunningham on Environment
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Jeff Duncan on Environment
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Republican (District 3):
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- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
- Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Trey Gowdy on Environment
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Republican (District 4):
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- Prosecute environmental crimes; but no private takings. (Aug 2010)
- 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)
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Mick Mulvaney on Environment
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Republican (District 5):
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- You can't drain the swamp and leave all the people in it. (Jul 2018)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- 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)
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Ralph Norman on Environment
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Republican (District 5):
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- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2018)
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Tommy Pope on Environment
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Republican (District 5):
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- Rated 80% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Nov 2016)
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Tom Rice on Environment
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Republican (District 7):
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- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Aug 2013)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Mark Sanford on Environment
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- I care about land conservation and open space. (Jul 2019)
- Market-based incentive for private land conservation. (Nov 2006)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Tim Scott on Environment
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Republican (Appointed Senator) (District 1):
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- Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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William Timmons on Environment
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Republican (District 4):
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- Develop alternative forms of energy such as solar and wind. (Apr 2018)
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Joe Wilson on Environment
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Republican Representative (SC-2):
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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 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 0% 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 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
- 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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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Nikki Haley on Environment
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Former UN Ambassador 2017-2018:
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- Re-open Yucca Mountain for nuclear waste. (Apr 2012)
- Charleston is now US's top tourism spot; sell South Carolina. (Jan 2012)
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Mick Mulvaney on Environment
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Former Budget Director/Chief of Staff:
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- You can't drain the swamp and leave all the people in it. (Jul 2018)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- 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)
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Jim Hodges on Environment
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Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002):
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- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
- Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
- Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)
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David Beasley on Environment
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Fritz Hollings on Environment
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Former Democratic Sr Senator; 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)
- Voted NO on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
- End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
- Rated 58% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Fund studies of sustainable fisheries. (Oct 1996)
- Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
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Bob Inglis on Environment
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Republican Representative (SC-4, retook seat in 2004):
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- Environmentalists see equivalency between a child and a tree. (Nov 2004)
- 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 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)
- 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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Alex Sanders on Environment
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2002 Democratic Candidate (SC):
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- Job creation and protecting the environment do not conflict. (Apr 2002)
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Inez Tenenbaum on Environment
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Strom Thurmond on Environment
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Former Republican Senator:
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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)
- Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
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Gresham Barrett on Environment
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Republican Representative (SC-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 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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
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Henry Brown on Environment
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Republican Representative (SC-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 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Michael Cone on Environment
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Bob Conley on Environment
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Jim DeMint on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4):
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- Cash-for-Clunkers program was a stupid idea. (Jan 2012)
- 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 speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Alvin Greene on Environment
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Mark McBride on Environment
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Mullins McLeod on Environment
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| 2010 Democratic challenger:
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Floyd Spence on Environment
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Republican (District 2):
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- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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John Spratt on Environment
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Democratic Representative (SC-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 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 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- 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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Jim DeMint on Environment
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4):
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- Cash-for-Clunkers program was a stupid idea. (Jan 2012)
- 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 speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Lindsey Graham on Environment
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Manage forest underbrush better, to avoid raging wildfires. (Nov 2018)
- Climate change is real, but don't make a religion of it. (Apr 2015)
- Green diesel regulations cost $367 per truck per year. (Jan 2014)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 60% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Nancy Mace on Environment
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Republican (District 1):
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- Don't rebuild banned sea wall for gated community. (May 2019)
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Tim Scott on Environment
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Republican Senator-Appointee:
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- Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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