2009 Environmental Scorecard available
October 9, 2009
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The Hillsboro Argus PORTLAND - The scores tell the story: Most legislators backed stronger environmental stewardship a majority of the time.
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters' 2009 Environmental Scorecard for the Oregon Legislature, scores votes on 21 key bills addressing clean energy, water management, transportation, land use and public health. The average score in the House was 60 percent and in the Senate, 61 percent. These averages represent a nine-point and a 12-point drop respectively from 2007. Go to www.olcv.org/scorecard to see the scores.
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Gil Wistar, OLCV Supporter
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