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Dennis Kucinich possible presidential campaign, 2016/Natural resources
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Energy production
- In 2011, Dennis Kucinich voted against HR 1230, which directed "the Secretary of the Interior to conduct specified proposed offshore oil and gas lease sales" in the Gulf of Mexico and off the shores of Virginia.[1]
- During his 2008 campaign, Kucinich campaigned on banning offshore drilling.[2]
- In 2001, Kucinich voted in favor of an amendment to HR 4 - the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Bill that extended the ban on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).[3]
Keystone XL Pipeline
- Dennis Kucinich opposed the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline on the grounds that it would lead to higher gas prices, citing a study from the Natural Resources Defense Council.[4]
Fracking
- In a December 2014 tweet, Dennis Kucinich praised Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, for banning fracking in the state.[5]
Climate change
- During his 2008 campaign, Dennis Kucinich campaigned on ratifying the Kyoto protocol to fight global warming.[2]
Cap and trade
- In 2009, Dennis Kucinich voted against H.R.2454 - the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which would have established a cap and trade policy for energy.[6]
Environmental Protection Agency
- In 2009, Dennis Kucinich voted against the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which would have barred the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases.[6]
Recent news
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See also
Footnotes
- ↑ U.S. Congress, "H.R.1230 - Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act," accessed April 21, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dennis Kucinich for President, "Issues," April 23, 2008
- ↑ CSPAN, "H.R. 4 Arctic National Wildlife Refuge bill," accessed April 21, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Rep. Kucinich: Keystone approval will cause gas prices to rise," May 22, 2012
- ↑ Twitter, "Dennis Kucinich on Twitter," December 17, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 U.S. Congress, "H.R.2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009," accessed April 21, 2015