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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Chris Coleman on Environment
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DFL:
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- Commit to sustainable urban living & urban reforestation. (Jan 2017)
- Build vibrant places like Capital City Bikeway. (Jan 2017)
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Mark Dayton on Environment
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Reduce water usage 15%; increase recycling 75%. (Nov 2017)
- Protect clean air to breathe & clean water to drink. (Feb 2013)
- Development conflict comes mostly from miscommunication. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
- Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
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Matt Dean on Environment
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Voted NO on Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. (Feb 2007)
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Scott Jensen on Environment
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Jeff Johnson on Environment
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Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Best stewards of natural resources are those who need them. (Sep 2018)
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Amy Klobuchar on Environment
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Supports EPA agreement on St. Louis River contamination. (Apr 2020)
- Environmental justice: impacted community gets what's needed. (Sep 2019)
- Supports Endangered Species Act, but supports de-listing. (Sep 2019)
- Support nuclear power. (Jul 2019)
- Open PolyMet copper-nickel mine in the Iron Range. (Jun 2018)
- I don't think manure is toxic waste. (Aug 2015)
- Preserve open spaces, farmlands, hunting lands, & wetlands. (Jan 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)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 40% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Tina Liebling on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Those who exploit resources should pay for any cleanup. (May 2017)
- Establish Great Lakes Compact to protect public resources. (Feb 2007)
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Erin Murphy on Environment
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DFL:
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- Establish Great Lakes Compact to protect public resources. (Jan 2007)
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Mike Murphy on Environment
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Rebecca Otto on Environment
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Home is passive solar, wind-powered, & superinsulated. (Nov 2014)
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Tim Pawlenty on Environment
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Republican MN Governor:
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- Should monitor EPA's over-regulatory stance. (Jun 2011)
- Establish Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. (Feb 2007)
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Tina Smith on Environment
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Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor:
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- Supports EPA agreement on St. Louis River contamination. (Apr 2020)
- No cutbacks to EPA; keep responsible environmental policy. (Nov 2018)
- Open PolyMet copper-nickel mine in the Iron Range. (Jun 2018)
- Reduce water usage 15%; increase recycling 75%. (Nov 2017)
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Lori Swanson on Environment
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Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Won settlement for corporation to pay $890M for pollution. (Jul 2018)
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Tim Walz on Environment
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Democrat:
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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 $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Senate:
MN 2020: 2020 MN Senatorial race
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Jim Abeler on Environment
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Republican challenger:
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- Rated 34% on animal rights in 2013; but 100$ in 2011. (Mar 2013)
- Establish Great Lakes Compact to protect public resources. (Jan 2007)
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Karin Housley on Environment
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Opposes too much regulation & bureaucracy. (Nov 2018)
- Unequivocal support for PolyMet copper-nickel mine. (Jun 2018)
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Heather Johnson on Environment
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Those who harm the environment should pay for cleanup. (Aug 2014)
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Amy Klobuchar on Environment
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Supports EPA agreement on St. Louis River contamination. (Apr 2020)
- Environmental justice: impacted community gets what's needed. (Sep 2019)
- Supports Endangered Species Act, but supports de-listing. (Sep 2019)
- Support nuclear power. (Jul 2019)
- Open PolyMet copper-nickel mine in the Iron Range. (Jun 2018)
- I don't think manure is toxic waste. (Aug 2015)
- Preserve open spaces, farmlands, hunting lands, & wetlands. (Jan 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)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 40% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Jason Lewis on Environment
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- EPA WOTUS rule diminishes property rights. (Nov 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Mike McFadden on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Develop our natural resources AND protect the environment. (Aug 2014)
- Supports PolyMet mining project in Hoyt Lakes. (Jun 2014)
- Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2014)
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Jim Newberger on Environment
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (Mar 2018)
- Get government & extreme environmental Left off our backs. (Feb 2018)
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Paula Overby on Environment
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Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Protect natural resources from exploitation. (May 2018)
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Tina Smith on Environment
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Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Supports EPA agreement on St. Louis River contamination. (Apr 2020)
- No cutbacks to EPA; keep responsible environmental policy. (Nov 2018)
- Open PolyMet copper-nickel mine in the Iron Range. (Jun 2018)
- Reduce water usage 15%; increase recycling 75%. (Nov 2017)
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Steve Carlson on Environment
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Angie Craig on Environment
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Keith Ellison on Environment
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Democrat:
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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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
- Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jun 2013)
- Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Tom Emmer on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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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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Jim Hagedorn on Environment
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Republican (District 1):
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- Draconian regulations are burdensome to farmers. (Nov 2018)
- EPA regulations are invasive toward farming efforts. (Oct 2018)
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John Kline on Environment
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Republican Representative (MN-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 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)
- Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
- 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)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Jason Lewis on Environment
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Republican (District 2):
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- EPA WOTUS rule diminishes property rights. (Nov 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Betty McCollum on Environment
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Democratic Representative (MN-4):
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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 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
- Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 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 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
- 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)
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Rick Nolan on Environment
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Democrat (District 8):
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- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Ilhan Omar on Environment
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Erik Paulsen on Environment
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Republican (District 3):
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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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Collin Peterson on Environment
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7):
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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 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)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 20% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 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 permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
- Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
- 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)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Dean Phillips on Environment
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Keep aquatic invasive species out of our lakes and rivers. (Apr 2020)
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Pete Stauber on Environment
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Republican (District 8):
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- Supports EPA agreement on St. Louis River contamination. (Apr 2020)
- Supports EPA rule change on navigable waterways. (Jan 2020)
- Can be a balance between mining & protecting the environment. (Oct 2018)
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Tim Walz on Environment
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Democrat:
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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)
- Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Mike Hatch on Environment
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| Former DFL Challenger for Governor (2006):
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Norm Coleman on Environment
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Republican Sr Senator (MN):
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- Voted YES 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)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 21% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Allow critical feeding on Conservation Reserves. (Jul 2008)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle. (Jun 2008)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Al Franken on Environment
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DFL Jr Senator (MN):
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- Ok the PolyMet copper mine only after 9-year review. (Oct 2014)
- Prevent invasive species Asian carp in Great Lakes. (Sep 2014)
- 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)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 40% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jul 2013)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Julianne Ortman on Environment
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| Former Republican Senate Challenger (2014):
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Michele Bachmann on Environment
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Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner:
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- EPA rulemaking has been based on politics, not science. (Sep 2011)
- Endorsed by Sportsmen's and Animal Owners' Voting Alliance. (Nov 2010)
- 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)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
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Jesse Ventura on Environment
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Former Minnesota Independent Governor:
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- EPA approved poisons in Gulf to disperse BP oil spill. (Apr 2011)
- Driven off his family farm due to development. (Apr 2008)
- Entered mayoral race because of water drainage issues. (Apr 2008)
- Pushed for light rail in Twin Cities. (Apr 2008)
- Smart Growth with greenways and mass transit. (Dec 2000)
- Recycling conserves our limited resources. (Nov 1998)
- Teach environment in grade schools. (Oct 1998)
- Too risky to have large feedlots near homes. (Oct 1998)
- Replace MTBE in gasoline with cleaner ethanol. (May 2000)
- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
- More EPA flexibility on interstate ozone. (May 1998)
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Mike Ciresi on Environment
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| Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008):
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Rod Grams 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)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Mark Kennedy on Environment
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Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep:
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- League of Conservation Voters considers manure a toxic waste. (Aug 2015)
- Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 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 25% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Mark Kennedy on Environment
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Republican (until 2006) (District 2):
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- League of Conservation Voters considers manure a toxic waste. (Aug 2015)
- Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 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 25% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Walter Mondale on Environment
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| Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981):
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Jesse Ventura on Environment
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Independent Senate challenger (2008):
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- EPA approved poisons in Gulf to disperse BP oil spill. (Apr 2011)
- Driven off his family farm due to development. (Apr 2008)
- Entered mayoral race because of water drainage issues. (Apr 2008)
- Pushed for light rail in Twin Cities. (Apr 2008)
- Smart Growth with greenways and mass transit. (Dec 2000)
- Recycling conserves our limited resources. (Nov 1998)
- Teach environment in grade schools. (Oct 1998)
- Too risky to have large feedlots near homes. (Oct 1998)
- Replace MTBE in gasoline with cleaner ethanol. (May 2000)
- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
- More EPA flexibility on interstate ozone. (May 1998)
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Paul Wellstone on Environment
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Against weakening protection of air and water. (Jan 1999)
- Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Voted YES 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 continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted NO on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
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Joe Arwood on Environment
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| Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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Dean Barkley on Environment
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Worked as a tobacco lobbyist. (Oct 2008)
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Ford Bell on Environment
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DFL challenger:
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- Our leaders lost their way on safeguarding our environment. (Dec 2005)
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Michael Cavlan on Environment
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Green Challenger:
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- Root causes: throw-away society & corporate polluters. (Jan 2006)
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Mark Dayton on Environment
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Reduce water usage 15%; increase recycling 75%. (Nov 2017)
- Protect clean air to breathe & clean water to drink. (Feb 2013)
- Development conflict comes mostly from miscommunication. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
- Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
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Robert Fitzgerald on Environment
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Independence Party Challenger:
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- Supports regulated market of pollution credits. (Oct 2006)
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Gil Gutknecht on Environment
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Republican (District 1):
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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 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Anthony Hernandez on Environment
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| Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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Bill Luther on Environment
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6):
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- Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
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David Minge on Environment
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2):
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- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Environment
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| Democratic Senate challenger:
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James Niemackl on Environment
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James Oberstar on Environment
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-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 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 65% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
- Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
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Tim Penny on Environment
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Jim Ramstad on Environment
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Republican Representative (MN-3):
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- Voted YES 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 NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- 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 75% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Martin Sabo on Environment
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5):
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- 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 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Bruce Vento on Environment
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Patty Wetterling on Environment
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Kurt Bills on Environment
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- Help small farmers with crop insurance and loan programs. (Aug 2012)
- Help small farmers with crop insurance and loan programs. (Aug 2012)
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Chip Cravaack on Environment
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Republican (District 8):
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- Trusts mining company to keep MN water clean. (Oct 2011)
- Against unrealistic environmental laws for shipping industry. (Aug 2011)
- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Michael Cummins on Environment
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Michelle Fischbach on Environment
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Republican (District 7):
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- Farmers are best conservationists. (Jun 2020)
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Dan Severson on Environment
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