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Despite Failing Scores From Interest Group, House GOP Freshmen Defend Environmental Credentials
Posted by Greenwire: Sarah Abruzzese on March 4th, 2011
Greenwire: Don't let their interest group ratings fool you: Some freshman House Republicans care deeply about the environment. After he learned that the League of Conservation Voters had awarded him a zero out of a 100 percent for his vote last month on H.R. 1, the continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Sept. 30, Rep. Steve Southerland of Florida echoed a protest heard from several freshmen about being rated for a vote. Southerland said that while he cares a lot about the environment, "right...
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House Democrats Vow to Stay Strong on Environmental Issues
Posted by Greenwire: Sarah Abruzzese on January 21st, 2011
Greenwire: House Democrats will not shy away from environmental issues as they begin to rebuild and look toward the elections of 2012.
On the kick-off day of the House Democrats' annual conference on the Eastern Shore, where they are concentrating on job growth and upcoming election strategies, Democratic leaders told reporters yesterday that they believe they have a very real opportunity to retake the House in 2012.
Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, who is the assistant House minority leader, said,...