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Ed Rendell on Corporations
Democratic PA Governor: Click here for Ed Rendell on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

PA Senate Debate

Bob Casey on Corporations
Democratic Challenger for PA Senate: Click here for Bob Casey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Arlen Specter on Corporations
Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Arlen Specter on other issues.
  • Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 87% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

House:

Jason Altmire on Corporations
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Altmire on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
Robert Brady on Corporations
Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady on other issues.
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 31% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Chris Carney on Corporations
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Carney on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Charles Dent on Corporations
Republican: Click here for Charles Dent on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Doyle on Corporations
Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 34% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
Phil English on Corporations
Republican Representative (PA-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Phil English on other issues.
  • Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 93% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Chaka Fattah on Corporations
Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah on other issues.
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 21% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jim Gerlach on Corporations
Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach on other issues.
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Rated 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tim Holden on Corporations
Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tim Holden on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 40% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Paul Kanjorski on Corporations
Democratic Representative (PA-11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Kanjorski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 27% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Patrick Murphy on Corporations
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Tim Murphy on Corporations
Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Rated 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
John Murtha on Corporations
Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Murtha on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 43% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
John Peterson on Corporations
Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Peterson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joseph Pitts on Corporations
Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts on other issues.
  • Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Todd Platts on Corporations
Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Todd Platts on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Allyson Schwartz on Corporations
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Joe Sestak on Corporations
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
Bill Shuster on Corporations
Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Rated 93% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Robert Borski on Corporations
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Borski on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
William Coyne on Corporations
Democrat (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for William Coyne on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Mike Fitzpatrick on Corporations
Republican (District 8): Click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues.
    No stance on record.
George Gekas on Corporations
Republican (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for George Gekas on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Bill Goodling on Corporations
Republican (District 19): Click here for Bill Goodling on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Melissa Hart on Corporations
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart on other issues.
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ron Klink on Corporations
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Ron Klink on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Martin on Corporations
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Mascara on Corporations
Democrat (District 20): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Mascara on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Don Sherwood on Corporations
Republican (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood on other issues.
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 93% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bud Shuster on Corporations
Rep. (resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for Bud Shuster on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Curt Weldon on Corporations
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 96% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tom Ridge on Corporations
Former Republican: Click here for Tom Ridge on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Schweiker on Corporations
Former Republican: Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Clinger on Corporations
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Fox on Corporations
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for Jon Fox on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Greenwood on Corporations
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood on other issues.
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joe McDade on Corporations
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for Joe McDade on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pat Toomey on Corporations
Republican (Until 2004) (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Rated 90% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Robert Walker on Corporations
Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for Robert Walker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joseph Hoeffel on Corporations
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 27% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joseph Hoeffel on Corporations
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 27% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Betsy Summers on Corporations
2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for Betsy Summers on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Martin on Corporations
Former Democratic Senate Candidate: Click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chuck Pennacchio on Corporations
Former Democratic challenger: Click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Featherman on Corporations
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Featherman on other issues.
  • Stricter rules for lawsuits, and against corporate officers. (Jan 2006)
Alan Sandals on Corporations
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carl Romanelli on Corporations
Green Challenger: Click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Santorum on Corporations
Republican Jr Senator (PA): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues.
  • Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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