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Bill Bryant on Environment  
 
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    Republican Gubernatorial candidate: 
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    - OpEd: Claims conservationism, but enabled Arctic drilling. (Jun 2015)
    
 - Fell in love with Puget Sound's natural beauty. (Jun 2015)
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Loren Culp on Environment  
 
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    Republican Governor Challenger: 
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    - Stop over-regulation and nonsensical permitting. (Oct 2020)
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Phil Fortunato on Environment  
 
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    | Republican challenger for Governor: 
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Maria Cantwell on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Jr Senator (WA): 
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    - One Washington Tour: don't pit rural families against urban. (May 2001)
    
 - 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 YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
    
 - Support UNCED Rio Declaration at 2002 conference. (Jul 2002)
    
 - Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Sponsored bill prohibiting invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    
 - Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Jennifer Ferguson on Environment  
 
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    Democratic candidate for Washington U.S. Senator: 
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    - Work for investments in green infrastructure. (Jan 2018)
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Susan Hutchison on Environment  
 
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    Republican candidate for Washington U. S. Senator: 
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    - States should manage their own natural resources, not feds. (Aug 2018)
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Mike Luke on Environment  
 
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    | Libertarian candidate for Washington U. S. Senator: 
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Dave Strider on Environment  
 
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    Independent candidate for Washington U. S. Senator: 
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    - Let EPA prosecute those poisoning water in cities. (Apr 2018)
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Chris Vance on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Senate challenger: 
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Suzan DelBene on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District 1): 
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    - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Denny Heck on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District 10): 
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    - 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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Jaime Herrera on Environment  
 
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    Republican (District 3): 
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    - Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Sponsored no EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Pramila Jayapal on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District  7): 
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    - Preserve funding and access to state park lands. (Nov 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Derek Kilmer on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District 6): 
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    - Balance economic growth and environmental protection. (Nov 2012)
    
 - No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 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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Rick Larsen on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (WA-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 NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
    
 - No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
    
 - 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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Jim McDermott on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (WA-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)
    
 - 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 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
    
 - Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
    
 - 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)
    
 - 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. (Apr 2013)
    
 - Rated  Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on Environment  
 
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    Republican: 
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    - Restrict funding for EPA's water quality standards. (Nov 2018)
    
 - 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 YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2014)
    
 - Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Dan Newhouse on Environment  
 
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    Republican House Member (District       4): 
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    - Reform Endangered Species Act to help land-use. (Nov 2014)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Kim Schrier on Environment  
 
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    | Democrat (District  8): 
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David Adam Smith on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (WA-9): 
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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 deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 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 tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
    
 - Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Rated  Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Christine Gregoire on Environment  
 
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    Democratic WA Governor: 
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    - One step closer to creating Wild Sky Wilderness Area. (Apr 2008)
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Jay Inslee on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Washington Governor: 
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    - Middle ground solutions aren't going to save our air & water. (Jul 2019)
    
 - Develop new nuclear technologies. (Jul 2019)
    
 - Signs first human composting bill into law. (May 2019)
    
 - Explore next-generation advanced nuclear technologies. (Apr 2019)
    
 - Imperative to save the Southern Resident orcas. (Jan 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)
    
 - 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 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
    
 - Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Doc Hastings on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (WA-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 $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)
    
 - Chair of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    
 - Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
    
 - No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Dave Reichert on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (WA-8): 
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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 NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
    
 - Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Gary Locke on Environment  
 
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    Former Democratic Governor (1997-2004); Cabinet (Commerce): 
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    - More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
    
 - State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)
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Jennifer Dunn on Environment  
 
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    Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): 
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    - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Slade Gorton 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)
    
 - 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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Jay Inslee on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (Gov. run 2012) (District 1): 
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    - Middle ground solutions aren't going to save our air & water. (Jul 2019)
    
 - Develop new nuclear technologies. (Jul 2019)
    
 - Signs first human composting bill into law. (May 2019)
    
 - Explore next-generation advanced nuclear technologies. (Apr 2019)
    
 - Imperative to save the Southern Resident orcas. (Jan 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)
    
 - 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 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
    
 - Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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George Nethercutt on Environment  
 
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    2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative: 
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    - Balance essential between environment and economy. (Feb 2004)
    
 - Need additional funding to protect endangered salmon. (Jan 2004)
    
 - Fight ecoterrorism: prison for violence against researchers. (Jun 2001)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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George Nethercutt on Environment  
 
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    Republican (Until 2004) (District 5): 
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    - Balance essential between environment and economy. (Feb 2004)
    
 - Need additional funding to protect endangered salmon. (Jan 2004)
    
 - Fight ecoterrorism: prison for violence against researchers. (Jun 2001)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Linda Smith on Environment  
 
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    Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): 
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    - 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)
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Randy Tate on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Former (1994-) (District 9): 
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Rick White on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): 
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Brian Baird on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (WA-3): 
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    - Voted NO 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 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)
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Norm Dicks on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (WA-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)
    
 - Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
    
 - Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
    
 - Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Bruce Guthrie on Environment  
 
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    Libertarian Challenger: 
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    - Strengthen “polluter pays” laws & Clean Air Act. (Oct 2006)
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Brad Klippert on Environment  
 
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    Republican Challenger: 
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    - Balance between land use and environmental stewardship. (Jan 2006)
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John Koster on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Challenger 2010 (District 2): 
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Mike McGavick on Environment  
 
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    Republican challenger: 
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    - Endangered Species Act is ineffective. (May 2006)
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Jack Metcalf on Environment  
 
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    | Republican (District 2): 
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Dino Rossi on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Challenger (2010): 
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Al Swift on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (retired 1994) (District 2): 
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    - Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
    
 - Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
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Jolene Unsoeld on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (retired 1994) (District 3): 
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    - Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
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Michael Baumgartner on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Challenger: 
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Patty Murray on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Sr Senator (WA): 
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    - Federally fund Hanford Nuclear Reservation cleanup. (Oct 2010)
    
 - 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 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 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 YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
    
 - Support UNCED Rio Declaration at 2002 conference. (Jul 2002)
    
 - Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Rated 60% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
    
 - 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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Marilyn Strickland on Environment  
 
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    | Democrat (District 10): 
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