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Cory Booker on Environment  
 
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    Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): 
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    - I'm vegan, but I won't take away your hamburgers. (Sep 2019)
    
 - Next-generation nuclear power is safe with little waste. (Sep 2019)
    
 - Deforestation of Amazon started long before current fires. (Sep 2019)
    
 - Get politics out of Federal aid for natural disasters. (Sep 2019)
    
 - Support next-generation advanced nuclear reactors. (Apr 2019)
    
 - Not a crusade, but addresses animal agriculture. (Apr 2019)
    
 - Rated 100% on all animal welfare ratings. (Dec 2016)
    
 - Vegetarian since 1992; vegan since 2014. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Passaic River poisoned because it was cheaper for business. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Dumping pollutants into rivers externalizes costs. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Trees reduce erosion & increase property values. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Green space; green housing; green jobs. (Nov 2013)
    
 - 2003: Neighborhood development instead of new sports arena. (May 2012)
    
 - Vegetarian because of environmental impact of eating meat. (Sep 2010)
    
 - GreenSpaces: public-private partnership for city parks. (Apr 2010)
    
 - Work with Urban Environmental Institute on solar technology. (Feb 2010)
    
 - Save our environment while creating jobs and wealth. (Feb 2009)
    
 - Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Barbara Buono on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Challenger: 
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    - Stop pollution waivers: they dirty our air and water. (Apr 2013)
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Chris Christie on Environment  
 
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    N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: 
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    - Develop Liberty State Park to generate more revenue. (Jan 2016)
    
 - Ethanol in gasoline is the law; and that's just the minimum. (Mar 2015)
    
 - Vetoes regulation of animal confinement for gestating sows. (Nov 2014)
    
 - New Jersey is being short-changed on Hurricane Sandy relief. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Canceled work on new Hudson River rail tunnel NYC to NJ. (Jun 2012)
    
 - Rejected $9B transit project as "tunnel to Macy's basement". (Jun 2012)
    
 - Jersey shore for tourism instead of offshore drilling. (Aug 2011)
    
 - $157 million for Green Acres open-space acquisition. (Aug 2011)
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Jack Ciattarelli on Environment  
 
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    Republican Challenger: 
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    - Will be a green governor; safe, clean water imperative. (Apr 2020)
    
 - Comply with law but balance interests. (Apr 2020)
    
 - Rated 38% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2017)
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Kim Guadagno on Environment  
 
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    | Republican candidate for Governor: 
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Seth Kaper-Dale on Environment  
 
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    Green Party candidate for New Jersey Governor: 
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    - Energy construction should look to future, not past. (Aug 2017)
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Phil Murphy on Environment  
 
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    Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender: 
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    - Protect Jersey Shore from oil & Pinelands' open space. (Jun 2017)
    
 - Commit to protecting shores with long-term enviro plan. (Aug 2016)
    
 - Long-term planning via Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. (Aug 2016)
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Joe Rullo on Environment  
 
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    | Republican: 
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Hirsh Singh on Environment  
 
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    | Republican candidate for Governor: 
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Doug Steinhardt on Environment  
 
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    | Republican candidate for Governor 2022 (withdrew): 
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John Wisniewski on Environment  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - State cleanup of contaminated industrial sites. (Nov 2007)
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Jeff Bell on Environment  
 
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    Republican Senate challenger: 
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    - Supports human needs over animal rights. (Jul 2014)
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Cory Booker on Environment  
 
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    Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): 
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    - I'm vegan, but I won't take away your hamburgers. (Sep 2019)
    
 - Next-generation nuclear power is safe with little waste. (Sep 2019)
    
 - Deforestation of Amazon started long before current fires. (Sep 2019)
    
 - Get politics out of Federal aid for natural disasters. (Sep 2019)
    
 - Support next-generation advanced nuclear reactors. (Apr 2019)
    
 - Not a crusade, but addresses animal agriculture. (Apr 2019)
    
 - Rated 100% on all animal welfare ratings. (Dec 2016)
    
 - Vegetarian since 1992; vegan since 2014. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Passaic River poisoned because it was cheaper for business. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Dumping pollutants into rivers externalizes costs. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Trees reduce erosion & increase property values. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Green space; green housing; green jobs. (Nov 2013)
    
 - 2003: Neighborhood development instead of new sports arena. (May 2012)
    
 - Vegetarian because of environmental impact of eating meat. (Sep 2010)
    
 - GreenSpaces: public-private partnership for city parks. (Apr 2010)
    
 - Work with Urban Environmental Institute on solar technology. (Feb 2010)
    
 - Save our environment while creating jobs and wealth. (Feb 2009)
    
 - Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Jeff Chiesa on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Appointee: 
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Rush Holt on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-12): 
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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)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    
 - Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    
 - Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Sep 2012)
    
 - 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. (May 2013)
    
 - Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Bob Hugin on Environment  
 
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    Republican candidate for New Jersey U. S. Senator: 
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    - Protect our environment in a way that's fair to businesses. (Oct 2018)
    
 - More work is needed for safe, clean environment. (May 2018)
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Steve Lonegan on Environment  
 
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    Republican Senate Challenger: 
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    - OpEd: wants to gut environmental regulations. (Oct 2013)
    
 - Restrict Eminent Domain; repeal regulations for high-density. (Jan 2009)
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Rik Mehta on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Senate Nominee: 
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Stuart Meissner on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Senate challenger: 
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Robert Menendez on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): 
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    - Don't let the EPA get undermined. (Oct 2018)
    
 - Supports the Polluter Pays Principle. (Sep 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    
 - Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
    
 - Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
    
 - Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Frank Pallone on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-6): 
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    - Relax restrictions on over-fishing to help fishermen. (Jun 2009)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
    
 - Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
    
 - Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Sponsored allowing longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
    
 - Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    
 - Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
    
 - Rated  Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Rich Pezzullo on Environment  
 
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    | Republican candidate for U. S. Senator (withdrew): 
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Murray Sabrin on Environment  
 
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    Republican Senate challenger: 
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    - Stand up to the EPA about disastrous auto emissions test. (May 2002)
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Hirsh Singh on Environment  
 
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    | Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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Bonnie Watson Coleman on Environment  
 
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    Democratic House Member (District      12): 
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    - Protect open space and natural wildlife habitats. (Oct 2014)
    
 - Fund clean up of contaminated industrial sites. (Nov 2005)
    
 - Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
    
 - Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
    
 - 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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Rodney Frelinghuysen on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (NJ-11): 
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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 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 55% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (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)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
    
 - Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Scott Garrett on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (NJ-5): 
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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 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 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)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - 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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Josh Gottheimer on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District  5): 
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    - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Andy Kim on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District  3): 
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    - Stop gutting the EPA. (Nov 2018)
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Leonard Lance on Environment  
 
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    Republican (District 7): 
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    - OpEd: Supports environmental protection but rated 13% by LCV. (Feb 2018)
    
 - Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES 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 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Frank LoBiondo on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (NJ-2): 
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    - Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted 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)
    
 - Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
    
 - Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
    
 - Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
    
 - Rated 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
    
 - Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-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)
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Tom MacArthur on Environment  
 
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    Republican House Member (District       3): 
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    - Federal funds for Sandy Recovery, not more flood insurance. (Nov 2014)
    
 - Fund estuary preservation for water & recreation. (Nov 2014)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Tom Malinowski on Environment  
 
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    | Democrat (District  7): 
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Robert Menendez on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): 
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    - Don't let the EPA get undermined. (Oct 2018)
    
 - Supports the Polluter Pays Principle. (Sep 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    
 - Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
    
 - Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
    
 - Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Donald Norcross on Environment  
 
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    Democratic House Member (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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Frank Pallone on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-6): 
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    - Relax restrictions on over-fishing to help fishermen. (Jun 2009)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
    
 - Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
    
 - Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Sponsored allowing longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
    
 - Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    
 - Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
    
 - Rated  Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Bill Pascrell on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-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 NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    
 - Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Aug 2012)
    
 - Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
    
 - Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
    
 - 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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Donald Payne Jr. on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District 10): 
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    - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Mikie Sherrill on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District  11): 
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    - Construct a new rail tunnel to New York. (Apr 2020)
    
 - Vote for moratorium on coastline oil/gas leasing. (Sep 2019)
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Albio Sires 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)
    
 - 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)
    
 - 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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Christopher Smith on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (NJ-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 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 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    
 - Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Sep 2012)
    
 - Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 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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Jeff Van Drew on Environment  
 
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Richard Codey on Environment  
 
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    | Democratic NJ Governor: 
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Jon Corzine on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): 
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    - Began work on new Hudson River rail tunnel NYC to NJ. (Jun 2012)
    
 - Look for additional resources from NJ Turnpike. (Jun 2012)
    
 - Supports Clean Water Act and a well-funded EPA. (Oct 2000)
    
 - Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Rated 84% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
    
 - Sponsored bill for commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
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Chris Daggett on Environment  
 
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    Independent Challenger (2009): 
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    - Strong environment and strong economy goes hand in hand. (Jul 2009)
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Steve Fulop on Environment  
 
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    Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: 
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    - Stall development of Liberty State Park until Christie gone. (Jan 2016)
    
 - Take the fight to the polluters: they pay FULL cleanup cost. (Nov 2015)
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Ray Lesniak on Environment  
 
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    Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: 
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    - Ban baiting of deer and bear during hunting. (Dec 2015)
    
 - Champion animal rights for both pets & wild animals. ()
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Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on Environment  
 
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Rob Andrews on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-1): 
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    - Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted 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)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    
 - Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Educate humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Feb 2013)
    
 - Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Nov 2013)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
    
 - Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Rush Holt on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-12): 
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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)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    
 - Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    
 - Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Sep 2012)
    
 - 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. (May 2013)
    
 - Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Jon Runyan on Environment  
 
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    Republican (retiring 2014) (District 3): 
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    - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    
 - Rated 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
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Donny DiFrancesco on Environment  
 
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    Former Republican Governor (2001): 
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    - $5M for purchasing open space. (Dec 2000)
    
 - More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
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Thomas Kean on Environment  
 
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Jim McGreevey on Environment  
 
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    Former Democratic Governor (2002-2004): 
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    - Oversaw revitalization of waterfront and parks. (Jun 2001)
    
 - Sponsored the NJ Pollution Prevention Act. (Jun 2001)
    
 - More open space protection to combat sprawl. (Jun 2001)
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Bret Schundler on Environment  
 
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    Republican 2000 Candidate: 
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    - Protect green spaces. (Jun 2001)
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Bill Bradley on Environment  
 
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    2000 Democratic Primary Challenger for President: 
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    - Protecting environment is ultimate enlightened self-interest. (Aug 2000)
    
 - 2-year effort in 1990 changed CA water allocations. (Jan 2000)
    
 - Local stewardship works for NH’s White Mountains. (Jan 2000)
    
 - Supports more pollution cleanup & pollution prevention. (Oct 1999)
    
 - Let people experience something bigger than themselves. (Oct 1999)
    
 - Improve air quality by getting old clunkers off the road. (Oct 1999)
    
 - Fight pollution to preserve nature for our children. (May 1999)
    
 - Controlling Mississippi River is arrogance, not technology. (Jan 1997)
    
 - Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
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Douglas Forrester on Environment  
 
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Bob Torricelli on Environment  
 
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    Former Democratic Senator: 
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    - Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
    
 - Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
    
 - Voted NO on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
    
 - Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Support UNCED Rio Declaration at 2002 conference. (Jul 2002)
    
 - Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
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John Adler on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): 
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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)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
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Rob Andrews on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-1): 
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    - Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted 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)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    
 - Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Educate humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Feb 2013)
    
 - Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Nov 2013)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
    
 - Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Richard Codey on Environment  
 
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Jon Corzine on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): 
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    - Began work on new Hudson River rail tunnel NYC to NJ. (Jun 2012)
    
 - Look for additional resources from NJ Turnpike. (Jun 2012)
    
 - Supports Clean Water Act and a well-funded EPA. (Oct 2000)
    
 - Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Rated 84% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
    
 - Sponsored bill for commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
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Anne Evans Estabrook on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Senate Challenger: 
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Mike Ferguson on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (NJ-7): 
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    - 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)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
    
 - Rated 30% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Robert Franks on Environment  
 
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Thomas Kean Jr. on Environment  
 
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    Republican challenger: 
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    - Supports the Polluter Pays Principle. (Oct 2006)
    
 - Supported Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act. (Sep 2006)
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Frank Lautenberg on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Sr Senator (NJ): 
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    - Bush’s offshore drilling plan is dangerous for New Jersey. (Aug 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
    
 - Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on 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 YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
    
 - Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
    
 - Sponsored bill for commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
    
 - Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
    
 - Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
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Ian Linker on Environment  
 
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Bill Pascrell on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-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 NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    
 - Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Aug 2012)
    
 - Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
    
 - Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
    
 - 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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Donald Payne on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-10): 
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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 barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Rated 90% 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)
    
 - Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Donald Payne on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-10): 
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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 barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Rated 90% 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)
    
 - Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Joe Pennacchio on Environment  
 
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Marge Roukema on Environment  
 
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    Republican (District 5): 
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    - Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
    
 - Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
    
 - Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
    
 - Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Jim Saxton on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (NJ-3): 
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    - 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 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)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
    
 - Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Gwen Diakos on Environment  
 
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Thomas Kean Jr. on Environment  
 
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    Republican challenger: 
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    - Supports the Polluter Pays Principle. (Oct 2006)
    
 - Supported Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act. (Sep 2006)
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Joe Kyrillos on Environment  
 
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    Republican Challenger: 
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    - Tough clean water laws; protect New Jersey's shoreline. (Sep 2012)
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Rik Mehta on Environment  
 
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    | Republican (District 7): 
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Steven Rothman on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (NJ-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 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)
    
 - Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
    
 - Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
    
 - Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 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. (Sep 2012)
    
 - Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Dick Zimmer on Environment  
 
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