Jeff Merkley on Welfare And Poverty

• 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
• Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
• Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
• Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
• Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
• Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
• $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
• Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
• Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
• Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
• Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
• Son of a timber family; will fight for timber payments. (Oct 2008)
• Sustainable forest harvest important for economy. (Oct 2008)
• Cap greenhouse gases with international collaboration. (Sep 2008)
• Incentives to cities for the reduction of emissions. (Jun 2008)
• Invest in research for conservation, alternative energy. (Jun 2008)
• Set a 25 percent renewable energy national standard by 2025. (Jun 2008)
• Supports 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. (Jun 2008)
• Sustainable, renewable energy to combat global warming. (Mar 2008)