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Governor:

David Paterson on Corporations

Democratic Governor (NY): Click here for David Paterson on other issues.

No stance on record.

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Hillary Clinton on Corporations

Democratic Jr Senator (NY); Secretary of State-Designee: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Hillary Clinton on other issues.

Take back $55B in Bush�s industry give-aways. (Apr 2008)
FactCheck: Pushed Wal-Mart for women managers & environment. (Jan 2008)
World Bank should impose rules on sovereign wealth funds. (Jan 2008)
Bush defanged the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (Dec 2007)
FactCheck: Yes, Bush shrunk CPSC; but it shrank before Bush. (Dec 2007)
Outraged at CEO compensation. (Oct 2007)
Stop bankruptcies to get rid of pension responsibilities. (Aug 2007)
Enough with corporate welfare; enough with golden parachutes. (Jun 2007)
Close lobbyists� revolving door; end no-bid contracts. (Jun 2007)
1976 Rose Law: Fought for industry against electric rate cut. (Jun 2007)
Corporate lawyer at Rose Law while Bill was Attorney General. (Jun 2007)
Corporate elite treat working-class America as invisible. (Apr 2007)
Companies get rewarded with hard-working people left hanging. (Mar 2007)
1970s: Potential conflict of interest when GM sued Arkansas. (Nov 1997)
Businesses play social role in US; gov�t oversight required. (Sep 1996)
Family-friendly work policies are good for business. (Sep 1996)
Serving on boards provides ties but requires defending too. (Aug 1993)
Voted YES on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
Rated 35% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Kirsten Gillibrand on Corporations

Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kirsten Gillibrand on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

Caroline Kennedy on Corporations

Democratic candidate: Click here for Caroline Kennedy on other issues.

No stance on record.

Charles Schumer on Corporations

Democratic Sr Senator (NY): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charles Schumer on other issues.

Voted YES on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
Voted NO on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
Rated 39% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

House:

Gary Ackerman on Corporations

Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. (NY-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gary Ackerman on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Rated 26% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

Michael Arcuri on Corporations

Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Arcuri on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)

Timothy Bishop on Corporations

Democratic Representative (NY-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Bishop on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Rated 30% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Yvette Clarke on Corporations

Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Yvette Clarke on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

Joseph Crowley on Corporations

Democratic Representative (NY-7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Crowley on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 37% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Eliot Engel on Corporations

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Eliot Engel on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 30% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

Vito Fossella on Corporations

Rep./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Vito Fossella on other issues.

Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 96% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Kirsten Gillibrand on Corporations

Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kirsten Gillibrand on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

John Hall on Corporations

Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Hall on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

Brian Higgins on Corporations

Democratic Representative (NY-27): Click here for Brian Higgins on other issues.

No stance on record.

Maurice Hinchey on Corporations

Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. Representative (NY-22): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Maurice Hinchey on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Require Code of Conduct for US corporations abroad. (Aug 2001)
Rated 28% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Steve Israel on Corporations

Democratic Representative (NY-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Israel on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 47% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Peter King on Corporations

Rep./Ind./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Peter King on other issues.

Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 83% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Randy Kuhl on Corporations

Republican Representative (NY-29): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Randy Kuhl on other issues.

Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)

Chris Lee on Corporations

Republican Rep.-Elect (District 26): Click here for Chris Lee on other issues.

No stance on record.

Nita Lowey on Corporations

Democratic Representative (NY-18): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nita Lowey on other issues.

Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 33% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

Dan Maffei on Corporations

Democratic Rep.-Elect (District 25): Click here for Dan Maffei on other issues.

No stance on record.

Carolyn Maloney on Corporations

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Maloney on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 33% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Eric Massa on Corporations

Democratic Rep.-Elect (District 29): Click here for Eric Massa on other issues.

No stance on record.

Carolyn McCarthy on Corporations

Dem./Ind./Working-Families (NY-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn McCarthy on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 40% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

John McHugh on Corporations

Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-23): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John McHugh on other issues.

Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 68% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Mike McMahon on Corporations

Democratic Rep.-Elect (District 13): Click here for Mike McMahon on other issues.

No stance on record.

Michael McNulty on Corporations

Democratic/Ind./Cons. Representative (NY-21): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Michael McNulty on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 24% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

Gregory Meeks on Corporations

Dem./Working-Families (NY-6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gregory Meeks on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 45% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Jerrold Nadler on Corporations

Dem./Lib./Working-Families (NY-8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jerrold Nadler on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 21% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Charles Rangel on Corporations

Dem./Lib./Working-Families: Click here for Charles Rangel on other issues.

No stance on record.

Thomas Reynolds on Corporations

Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-26): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Reynolds on other issues.

Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Jose Serrano on Corporations

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-16): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jose Serrano on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 21% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Louise Slaughter on Corporations

Democratic Representative (NY-28): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Louise Slaughter on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 27% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Paul Tonko on Corporations

Democratic Rep.-Elect (District 21): Click here for Paul Tonko on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ed Towns on Corporations

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-10): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ed Towns on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Rated 33% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

Nydia Velazquez on Corporations

Democrat/Working-Families Representative (NY-12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nydia Velazquez on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 25% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Jim Walsh on Corporations

Rep./Ind./Conservative Representative (NY-25): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Walsh on other issues.

Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 93% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

Anthony Weiner on Corporations

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Anthony Weiner on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 30% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Former candidates & officeholders:

George Pataki on Corporations

Republican NY Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for George Pataki on other issues.

Bankruptcy reform: prevent inappropriate Chapter 7 filings. (May 1999)

Michael Forbes on Corporations

Republican (retired) (District 1): Click here for Michael Forbes on other issues.

No stance on record.

Benjamin Gilman on Corporations

Republican (District 20): Click here for Benjamin Gilman on other issues.

No stance on record.

Felix Grucci on Corporations

Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Felix Grucci on other issues.

Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)

Amo Houghton on Corporations

Republican/Conservative (District 31): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Amo Houghton on other issues.

Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 93% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Sue Kelly on Corporations

Republican/Conservative (District 19): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Sue Kelly on other issues.

Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 77% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Rick Lazio on Corporations

Republican/Cons. (District 2): Click here for Rick Lazio on other issues.

No stance on record.

Major Owens on Corporations

Democrat/Working-Families (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Major Owens on other issues.

Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 21% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Jack Quinn on Corporations

Republican/Ind./Cons. (District 30): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Quinn on other issues.

Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 80% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

John Sweeney on Corporations

Republican/Conservative (District 22): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Sweeney on other issues.

Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 79% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Eliot Spitzer on Corporations

Former Democrat: Click here for Eliot Spitzer on other issues.

No stance on record.

Sherry Boehlert on Corporations

Republican/Independence (District 23): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Sherry Boehlert on other issues.

Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 80% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Daniel Frisa on Corporations

Republican Former (1994-) (District 4): Click here for Daniel Frisa on other issues.

No stance on record.

John LaFalce on Corporations

Democrat/Ind./Lib. (Until 2004 (District 29): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John LaFalce on other issues.

Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)

Susan Molinari on Corporations

Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for Susan Molinari on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bill Paxon on Corporations

Republican Former (1994-) (District 27): Click here for Bill Paxon on other issues.

No stance on record.

Gerald Solomon on Corporations

Republican Former (1994-) (District 22): Click here for Gerald Solomon on other issues.

No stance on record.

Andrew Cuomo on Corporations

2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor: Click here for Andrew Cuomo on other issues.

No stance on record.

Carl McCall on Corporations

2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor: Click here for Carl McCall on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ed Cox on Corporations

Former Republican Challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006): Click here for Ed Cox on other issues.

No stance on record.

Abe Hirschfeld on Corporations

2004 former Builders Party Senate challenger: Click here for Abe Hirschfeld on other issues.

No stance on record.

Howard Mills on Corporations

2004 former Republican Senate challenger (NY): Click here for Howard Mills on other issues.

No stance on record.

Marilyn O'Grady on Corporations

2004 former Conservative Party challenger: Click here for Marilyn O'Grady on other issues.

No stance on record.

David McReynolds on Corporations

2004 Green Senate challenger (NY); 2000 Socialist for Pres.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David McReynolds on other issues.

International democracy over transnational corporations. (Sep 2004)

Michael Benjamin on Corporations

Former Republican Challenger: Click here for Michael Benjamin on other issues.

No stance on record.

Al D'Amato on Corporations

Former Republican Jr Senator: Click here for Al D'Amato on other issues.

No stance on record.

Pat Moynihan on Corporations

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for Pat Moynihan on other issues.

No stance on record.

Howie Hawkins on Corporations

Green Challenger: Click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.

No stance on record.

KT McFarland on Corporations

Republican Challenger: Click here for KT McFarland on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jeanine Pirro on Corporations

Republican challenger; District Attorney: Click here for Jeanine Pirro on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Spencer on Corporations

Republican Challenger, previously Mayor of Yonkers: Click here for John Spencer on other issues.

No stance on record.

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