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ntbc w. state level defunct sob?

ranks quite high on oil change int; lcv dirty d 3 x 6/4%

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It's not just social media that's giving violent white supremacists a pass

Thom Hartmann January 11, 2025

— The fossil fuel industry is apparently paying off Republicans — in a practice legalized by Republicans on the Supreme Court — to make sure Congress never passes legislation to hold them accountable for all the death and destruction they’ve caused by lying about climate change for the past 50 years. Here, for example, are the biggest recipients of their largesse, according to OpenSecrets: Romney, Mitt (R-UT) $8,291,262; Cornyn, John (R-TX) $4,678,062; Cruz, Ted (R-TX) $4,138,421; McConnell, Mitch (R-KY) $2,852,107; McCarthy, Kevin (R-CA) $2,581,832; Hutchison, Kay Bailey (R-TX) $2,332,021; Inhofe, James M (R-OK) $2,320,139; Pearce, Steve (R-NM) $2,236,714; Barton, Joe (R-TX) $2,211,987; Brady, Kevin (R-TX) $2,087,396; Scalise, Steve (R-LA) $1,847,013; Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK) $1,792,602. If you haven’t yet noticed the trend, just check out the party affiliation of each…

https://www.nrdc.org/trump-watch/enemy-everglades-and-endangered-species-returns-interior-department

the Trump administration has named yet another industry-friendly political appointee to an environmental agency: Todd Willens, who joined the U.S. Department of the Interior earlier this month as an assistant deputy secretary. His name should ring alarm bells. During his previous stint in the same role within the George W. Bush administration, Willens orchestrated the removal of Everglades National Park from the United Nations’ list of endangered World Heritage Sites. Fortunately, the park was reinstated in 2010. Willens then spent six years as the chief of staff to Representative Steve Pearce, a Republican from New Mexico, who earned a shameful 0 percent rating last year from the League of Conservation Voters. Earlier in his career, Willens was the legislative director to former congressman Richard Pombo, who spent years attacking the Endangered Species Act. In the private sector, some of Willens’ lowlights include his time with the owner of the late Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, lobbying against animal welfare protections.

https://www.ecowatch.com/endangered-species-act-republicans-2586332924.html

House Republicans Launch Extinction Bills to Cripple Endangered Species Act

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives announced on Thursday a series of bills aimed at profoundly gutting the Endangered Species Act, including provisions making it almost impossible for imperiled species to gain protection and giving states that often oppose endangered species protection veto power over those decisions.

In addition, the bills would turn over recovery efforts to states that often lack the funding or regulatory structure to ensure species' survival, let alone recovery.

"These bills will absolutely push wildlife over the edge and into extinction," said Noah Greenwald, endangered species director at the Center for Biological Diversity. "Republicans are turning their back on the most vulnerable species in the country just to please polluters and other powerful interests. It's disgusting and repugnant."

More than 75 legislative attacks have been launched against the Endangered Species Act since Trump took office—and more than 300 since 2011, when Republicans took over the U.S. House of Representatives.

Today's attacks are being led by Utah Rep. Rob Bishop, Arkansas Rep. Bruce Westerman, Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar, New Mexico Rep. Steve Pearce and other House Republicans beholden to oil and gas and other extractive industries.

Among the bills, Rep. Westerman's "Petition Act" would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to declare a petition backlog if it is presented with too many species in need of protection and then suspend any deadlines responding to those petitions and prohibit consideration of any subsequently filed.

"The problem isn't a backlog of petitions, it's a backlog of species that desperately need help and a government that hasn't moved fast enough to prevent their extinction," Greenwald said. "If Representative Westerman and his patrons in the oil and gas industry truly wanted to see the backlog addressed and extinction avoided, they would provide the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service more money to help the many species waiting for protection, species like American wolverines and lesser prairie chickens."

Other bills give the states undue influence over what should be scientific decisions involving the very survival of species, known as speed delisting of species, which would certainly result in species prematurely losing protection. Rep. Gosar's bill would callously exempt dams and their associated reservoirs from designation of critical habitat, despite the frequent importance of the impounded rivers for many species, ranging from salmonto yellow-billed cuckoos.

The Endangered Species Act is the most successful wildlife conservation law in the world. It has staved off extinction for 99 percent of the species under its care and put hundreds on the road to recovery.

"If you love whales or birds or bears or rare plants, you have to love the Endangered Species Act because it's the safety net that keeps many of them from disappearing into oblivion," Greenwald said. "These Republicans' efforts to tear apart the Endangered Species Act go directly against the will of the American people and will rob future generations of countless species."

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603Broad Environmental AssaultAir, Climate Change, Dirty Energy, Lands/Forests, Toxics/Public Right to Know, Water 2012600Regional Haze Air PollutionAir, Dirty Energy, Lands/Forests 2012597Clean Water SafeguardsWater, Wildlife 2012593Carbon Pollution Endangerment FindingClimate Change 2012568Minnesota Boundary Waters Land ExchangeLands/Forests, Water 2012554Land Conservation CutsLands/Forests 2012536Safeguards ShutdownOther 2012514Drinking Water ProtectionsWater 2012506Offshore Drilling Safety ReformsDrilling, Dirty Energy 2012468Hardrock MiningLands/Forests 2012447Migratory Bird Treaty ActWildlife 2012411Coal Ash PollutionDirty Energy, Water 2012410"Oil Above All" Energy StrategyAir, Lands/Forests, Drilling, Dirty Energy 2012395Public Health Basis of the Clean Air ActAir 2012387Broad Assault on Lands & WildlifeLands/Forests, Wildlife 2012385Public Land Grab by Federal Police AgentsLands/Forests 2012329Nuclear Energy SubsidyDirty Energy 2012317Fossil Fuel FundingDirty Energy 2012311Clean Energy FundingClean Energy 2012308Clean Water ProtectionsWater 2012292Keystone XL Tar Sands PipelineClimate Change, Dirty Energy, Water 2012262Flood Insurance ReformLands/Forests, Water, Other 2012241Climate Change EducationClimate Change 2012236Sea Turtle ProtectionsOceans, Wildlife 2012234National Ocean PolicyOceans 2012233Restriction on Dirty FuelsDirty Energy 2012170Environmental Assault in the Transportation BillClimate Change, Dirty Energy, Other, Transportation, Water 2012168National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in TransportationOther, Transportation 2012164Public Lands AssaultLands/Forests, Toxics/Public Right to Know, Wildlife 2012162National MonumentsLands/Forests http://www.lcv.org/media/press-releases/lcv-names-senator-lincoln-steve-pearce-first-to-2010-dirty-dozen.html=nndb Stevan Edward PearceBorn: 24-Aug-1947 Birthplace: Lamesa, TX Gender: Male Religion: Baptist Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Politician Party Affiliation: RepublicanNationality: United States Executive summary: Congressman, New Mexico 2ndMilitary service: US Air Force, to Captain (1972-76)Businessman and New Mexico state legislator elected to US Congress for three terms beginning in 2003, succeeding Joseph Skeen, who had retired. Ran unsuccessfully for Senate in 2008, and succeeded in Congress by Harry Teague. Defeated Teague to rejoin Congress in 2010. Conservative Republican; anti-abortion rights, anti-gay rights, pro-gun rights, anti-net neutrality, pro-PATRIOT Act. Supported 2004 restriction to bankruptcy rules, 2006 Secure Fence Act; opposed 2008 GM/Chrysler bailout, 2008 Wall Street bailout.Wife: Cynthia (1 child) University: BBA Economics, New Mexico State University (1970) University: MBA, Eastern New Mexico University (1991) US Congressman, New Mexico 2nd (2011-) US Congressman, New Mexico 2nd (2003-09) New Mexico State House of Representatives (1997-2000) Lea Fishing Tools Owner 4-H Club (1957-) Leadership Institute Bi-Partisan Congressional Advisory Board Swift Boat Veterans for Truth Birther Movement Global Warming Skeptics Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Official Website: http://www.peopleforpearce.com/ ===Steve Pearce (R–NM)108TH–112TH CONGRESS$1,526,091Go to this profile http://dirtyenergymoney.com/view.php?type=search&can=N00012672#view=connections Petroleum (OIL)$110,401Show ContributionsGo to Profile Mack Energy (OIL)$78,100Show ContributionsGo to Profile Exxon Mobil (OIL)$58,350Show ContributionsGo to Profile Koch Industries (OIL)$58,000Show ContributionsGo to Profile Devon Energy (OIL)$43,800Show ContributionsGo to Profile Independent Petroleum Assn of America (OIL)$41,000Show ContributionsGo to Profile Marathon Oil (OIL)$38,150Show ContributionsGo to Profile Valero Energy (OIL)$33,000Show ContributionsGo to Profile Oil & Gas (OIL)$31,550Show ContributionsGo to Profile ConocoPhillips (OIL)$30,200Show ContributionsGo to Profile PNM Resources (COAL)$27,700Show ContributionsGo to Profile Chesapeake Energy (OIL)$27,000Show ContributionsGo to Profile Veteto Oil (OIL)$26,000Show ContributionsGo to Profile Occidental Petroleum (OIL)$25,750Show ContributionsGo to Profile===Stevan E. "Steve" Pearce, a Republican, represented the Second Congressional District of New Mexico in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003-2009. (map) He won the 2008 Republican primary for retiring Sen. Pete Domenici's seat but lost to Democratic Rep. Tom Udall in November general elections. Contents [hide] 1 Positions, record and controversies1.1 Abortion1.2 Iraq War1.3 Environmental record1.3.1 CLEAN Energy Act resistance1.4 Plagiarism1.5 2008 election2 Bio2.1 Congressional career2.1.1 2006 elections3 Money in politics4 Committees and Affiliations4.1 Committees4.1.1 Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)4.2 Coalitions and Caucuses5 More Background Data6 Contact6.1 2008 Senate campaign7 Articles and resources7.1 See also7.2 References7.3 External resources7.4 Local blogs and discussion sites7.5 External articles Positions, record and controversiesGeneral information about important bills and votes for can be found in Congresspedia's articles on legislation. You can add information you find on how Stevan Pearce voted by clicking the "[edit]" link to the right and typing it in. Remember to cite your sources!AbortionPearce says that, "We have a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among our society. In my view, no one is more vulnerable than the unborn. We must protect the sanctity of life which is why I consistently vote against measures that destroy or use life for research purposes. I oppose cloning and I oppose federal funding for organizations that support abortions." [1]. He voted yes on Prohibit Partial-Birth Abortion bill HR 760, Prohibit Partial-Birth Abortion bill S 3, and Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act HR 748. [2]. In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Representative Pearce a grade of 0.[3]. Representative Pearce supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee and recieved a 100 percent apprival rating from interest groups in 2005-2006.Iraq WarFor more information see the chart of U.S. House of Representatives votes on the Iraq War.Stevan Pearce says on the Iraq war, "I believe the war on terror is this generation's great struggle. Like communism and fascism before, global terrorism threatens our people, our interests and our way of life. The first step to combating terror is to remain aggressive in seeking out and eliminating terrorist networks. If we do not hunt and root out terrorists when they plot and plan overseas, then we will surely be forced to fight them here in our own country." [4]. Pearce voted yes on the Funding for Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan HR 2642 and he voted no three times on the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill of 2007 with Iraq Withdrawal Timeline HR 1591 [5]. Pearce also says that, "we must give our national security community the necessary tools to protect America. When Osama bin Laden makes phone calls to his operatives in this country, I believe we should be listening in. And last, all citizens must remain alert and aware. Often our first and last line of security is the vigilance of the American people." [6].Environmental recordPearce says on the issue of environment that, "I believe our land is a precious resource and we should protect, preserve and use it wisely. In Congress, I have sought to strike a reasonable balance between the preservation of lands to protect our natural heritage and opportunities that are critical to economy of New Mexico. Our state has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. I want to ensure they will be there for the next generation." [7]. He voted no on Renewable Energy Credits and Other Business and Individual Credits HR 7060, Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling and Extending Certain Renewable Energy Tax Credits HR 6899, Energy Bill HR 5351, and the Energy Act of 2007 HR 6. He voted yes on Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2006 HR 4939, New Hampshire Wilderness Act HR 5062, Outer Continental Shelf for Gas and Oil Amendment H Amdt 842, and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act '02 HR 1409. [8] In 2007 Representative Pearce supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection and recieved a -3 percent interest group rating, but in 2006 2006 Representative Pearce supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association and recieved a 100 percent interest group rating.CLEAN Energy Act resistancePearce opposed the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, which addressed royalties and tax breaks previously afforded to oil and gas companies. He criticized the bill, stating "The San Francisco Democrats want to run cars with wind."[1][2]Main article: CLEAN Energy Act of 2007#Support and opposition

PlagiarismIn 2005, Pearce was embroiled in controversy when he was found to have plagiarized several articles which were published in small papers throughout New Mexico and attributed to him.[3]

New Mexico Politics online [9] says that, "Congressman Pearce did indeed lift material from the Heritage Foundation for his editorials around the state ironically called "Straight talk." Another quote from this website says, "It appears that his March (19) El Defensor Chieftain article on Social Security was also lifted en masse from other sources — in this case, either the Republican National Committee Points or the National Federation of Republican Women Political Briefing. (I imagine the latter stole it from the former.) Much of the text of the article is identical to text at those sources." [10]2008 electionPearce won the 2008 Republican primary for retiring Sen. Pete Domenici's seat but lost to Democratic Rep. Tom Udall in November general elections.BioPearce was born August 24, 1947. Pearce served in Vietnam as a pilot for the Air Force, and is still an avid pilot.He was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 1996 and re-elected in 1998. In 2000, he ran for United States Senate but lost in the Republican primary.Congressional careerPearce received a 100% rating from the Christian Coalition, voted to limit prescription drug benefits for Medicare recipients, voted to support the war in Iraq, and voted to authorize $760 million a year to thin forests and limit judicial reviews of environmental protection rules for forests. [11

]2006 electionsIn 2006, the Democrats nominated Albert Donald Kissling to face Pearce in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [12] Pearce retained his seat.Money in politics

This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. cid=N00012672&cycle=2006 Links to more campaign contribution information for Stevan Pearce from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site.Fundraising profile:2006 election cycleCareer totalsTop contributors by organization/corporation:2006 election cycleCareer totalsTop contributors by industry:2006 election cycleCareer totals

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