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Budget Issues

Said He Voted for Debt Ceiling Because Potential of Dire Consequences of Default

At a town hall in September 2011, Gardner said he voted to raise the debt ceiling after speaking withbusiness leaders and that they told him that there would be very dire consequences for the economy if theUnited States defaulted on its credit status. Its not perfect, its not great, but I wasnt willing to allow usto default, Gardner said. [Fort Morgan Times,9/17/11]

Said He Voted to Raise Debt Ceiling to Help Economy

In August 2011, Gardner said he voted to raise the debt ceiling because he thought voting against the planwould be bad for the nations economy. The debt agreement capped spending and ensured cuts in thefuture. It also means the House and Senate will vote on a balanced-budget amendment, Gardner said.[Denver Post, 8/9/11]

Backed Republican Budget Said it Would Not Affect Current Seniors

In 2011, Gardner said he backed the Republican budget plan, noting that it would not affect currentseniors, only people younger than 55. [Pueblo Chieftain,8/26/11]

Protesters Outside Gardners Office Criticized Him for Debt Ceiling and Voting for Ryan Plan

In 2011, protestors gathered to call on Gardner to stop bickering in Washington and come with a deal onthe debt ceiling. Colorados working families are looking for leaders who dont walk away from toughdiscussions but instead work together to create solutions, said Kjersten Forseth of ProgressNowColorado. Not only do Republicans have an agenda to privatize Social Security and Medicare opposedby most Americans, they are fighting among themselves over just how radically and irresponsibly theyintend to proceed with this agenda. Rep. Gardner already cast his vote for the disastrous Ryan Planbudget that would privatize Medicare and slash virtually every public institution Americas middle classdepends on. [Berthoud Recorder, 8/1/11]

Liked Enforcement Mechanism in Debt Ceiling Deal and Said it was Like a Balanced Budget

Amendment

In 2011, Gardner said the final debt ceiling deal probably would have something close to a BalancedBudget Amendment. He said he still had some questions, but was hopeful, I think Ive said from theoutset that Ill only support a deal that has spending cuts, he said. Its not the whole apple, its a bite of

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the apple. There was a series of enforcement mechanisms that would automatically slash $1.2 trillionif a special bipartisan committee failed to come up with more thoughtful cuts. From a policy standpoint,its the closest thing we can get to a Balanced Budget Amendment, Gardner said. I think thats one ofthe favorables of the bill. [Blog, Denver Post, 8/1/11]

Criticized for Supporting the Ryan PlanGardner was criticized for being an ardent supporter of the controversial Republican GOP budget plan-the Ryan Plan. State senator Brandon Shaffer, who announced his bid for the November 2012 electionsaid in a press release, Im tired of watching the Washington D.C. game thats focused on chalking uppolitical points instead of solving problemsWe do things differently here in the West. We take anindependent approach that is rooted in common sense. I call it Colorado Solutions and I want to bringthat tradition to the United States. [Journal Advocate, 7/7/11]

Met with Speaker Boehner and Seven Other Freshman GOP Lawmakers over Pizza

In 2011, Gardner attended a pizza party held by Speaker Boehner after he met with President Obama over

the debt ceiling. Gardner attended the meeting. Boehner met with the freshman class soon after he metwith President Obama. Most of the lawmakers and staff said there was no news to report from inside;many of them said it was simply a gathering and a friendly chat. [Politico,7/20/11]

Pressured by Protestors to Raise the Federal Debt Ceiling to Protect Safety Net Programs

In 2011, protestors, mobilized by MoveOn.org, gathered in front of Gardners office to send theirmessage: they wanted the federal debt ceiling raised to avert economic disaster and protect social safetynet programs. The protest turned into a debate with Gardners District Director Mike Bennett who arguedthat corporate tax rates in the United States were too high. Bennett also said Gardner would considercutting military spending. [Coloradoan, 7/27/11]

Said, Spending Cuts Should Exceed Any Increase in Debt Limit

In June 2011, Gardner said in regards to a meeting with the President on the topic of the debt ceiling,Our message to the president was simple we told him the best way to create jobs is to reduce theuncertainty created by our massive debtWe made it very clear that spending cuts should exceed anyincrease in the debt limit and that encouraging growth in the private sector is the best way to help theeconomy. [Coloradoan, 6/1/11]

Said No One was In Mood to Support Debt Ceiling Vote that Didnt Include Systemic Reform

In 2011, Gardner said, Nobody is in the mood to support a debt ceiling vote that doesnt includesystemic reform, He went on to say, My overarching policy goal is to cut up the first creditcard.[Denver Post, 5/15/11]

Wouldnt Discuss Raising Debt Ceiling Without Significant Cuts to Spending and Reforms

In 2011, at a Tea Party event, according to the Times-Call, when asked whether he would vote to increasethe debt ceiling, Gardner responded, I dont think we ought to even be talking about without significant

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cuts to spending and budget reforms. Gardener also expressed support for a balanced budget amendmentto the Constitution. [Times-Call, 6/8/11]

Voted Against 2011 Continuing Resolution Because it Didnt Cut Enough

In 2011 Gardner voted against the final continuing resolution to fund the government because he said itdidnt cut enough. I was hoping to cut more, Gardner said of his vote against the compromise budgetplan.

When asked about his vote his spokesman said Were looking forward to cutting trillions.[Fort Collins Coloradoan, 4/15/11; Denver Post, 4/15/11]

Said He Wouldnt Raise Debt Ceiling without Substantive Spending Cuts

In March 2011, Gardner said he wouldnt raise the debt ceiling without substantive spending cuts andspending reform. Gardner said, We should not even be talking about raising the debt ceiling until wehave made substantive spending cuts and spending reform. Endless borrowing is not a viable strategy.[Greeley Gazette , 3/22/11]

Introduced Legislation to Require Hearings for GAO Study That Identified Waste

In March 2011, Gardner introduced legislation that would make it mandatory for House committees tohold hearings whenever the Government Accountability Offices report shows duplicative or wastefulfederal programs. He said the last GAO report made it abundantly clear that Congress hadnt done agood job of minding the books. [Times-Call, 3/5/11]

Had Not Made Decision Whether He Supported Ryan Budget

Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, was in a committee meeting much of the day and hasnt had a chance toreview Ryans plan, spokeswoman Rachel Boxer said. Hell comment after he has.[Coloradoan, 4/6/11]

Claimed He Was in Committee Meetings and Hadnt Had Time to Review Ryan Plan

In April 2011, Gardner was asked if he supported the Ryan budget. He spokesperson said he was in a wasin a committee meeting much of the day and hadnt had a chance to review Ryan's plan. [Coloradoan, 4/6/11]

Accused Senator Reid of Causing Possible Government Shutdown

In April 2011, Gardner accused Senator Reid of the looming government shutdown. He said Ask Harry

what hes going to do about his troops. Ask Harry what he is going to do about funding for our country.Ask Harry what he is going to do for our economy because right now all we hear is thin air.

He also said The bottom line is, the American people sent to office senators and Congress members to dothe peoples work. The Senate hasn't passed a doggone piece of legislation on thisTo simply cut notenough is not a solution. . . . Its unfortunate that (Senate Majority Leader) Harry Reid is in a positionwhere he'd rather see a shutdown than a real solution.[ABC News, 4/8/11; Denver Post, 4/7/11]

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Said He Would Find a Way to Give Back Salary in Event of Government Shutdown

In April 2011, on the question of whether he would take pay during an impending government shutdownGardner said Ill find a way to give it backWe arent different than anybody else. [Associated Press,4/8/11]

Said Amendment to Limit Federal Spending on EPA Should Not Hold Up Budget Negotiations

When an amendment to limit federal spending on the EPA was said to hold up budget negotiations toavert a government shutdown, Gardner said spending cuts were the main issue.

I want to see spending cuts, and thats right now where I think the speaker is and where the majority ofthe caucus isI havent seen anybody say that they have to have this or that on the EPA. [Politico,4/5/11]

Favored Cutting Trillions of Dollars from Budget

In 2011, on the Hannity show in FOX discussing the Freshman Republicans first 100 days in Congress,

Gardner was asked about spending cuts. He said But this week we start moving from billions of dollarsto trillions of dollars. That's where we start this week, real cuts of trillions and dollars. [Hannity, FOX News,4/12/11]

Supported Five Day Continuing Resolution to Avoid Shutdown

In 2011, Gardner supported a five-day continuing resolution that averted a government shutdown.[Coloradoan,4/9/11]

Said, So Be It If Senate was Not Willing to Agree to House Spending Plan

In March 2011, Gardner said the continuing resolution was in the hands of the Senate saying, But if the Senatesnot willing to cut spending, and if its only willing to cut spending two weeks at a time, then so be it. [SlateMagazine, 3/4/11]

Said There was More Work to Do On Budget Before Possible Government Shutdown; Called

Leadership Favorite

In 2011, Gardner, described as a favorite of leadership, said Well see what theyre willing to talkabout in the upcoming budget resolution and in other important bills. Nothing can be set in stone, becausewe have a lot of other considerations with the continuing resolution and budget resolution both comingup. ... They need to realize more work has to be done. [Politico, 4/1/11]

Said Constituents Favored Reduced Spending and Cuts in Services

Gardner said his constituents supported reduced spending and understood it meant reduced services.When we talk about whats happening in this country, from the level of we have no money, many ofthese cuts were suggested by the president as well - that people are understanding. And nobody likes tosee their program get cut, but they know its better than a future of economic collapse as a result of ourdebt. [National Public Radio, 3/2/11]

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Introduced Legislation to Analyze Duplicative Government Programs

Gardner introduced legislation requiring the House to holder hearings when a Government AccountabilityOffices annual reports identify duplicative programs. He said the GAO report had a list of federalprograms that were overlapping identifying 100 programs dealing with surface transportation issues, 82

programs monitoring teacher quality, 80 for economic development, 47 for job training and 20 devoted tohomelessness.[Daily Times-Call, 3/5/11]

Called for Legislation to Ensure Have GAO Annual Hearing Results Were Heard

In a letter to his colleagues in March 2011, Gardner asked for support for his proposal for a pieceof legislation in regards to the GAOs annual hearings.

I plan to introduce a resolution that will tie Committee action to that report and ensure thatGAOs findings are not ignored. This resolution would change house rules to require the variousauthorizing House committees to hold annual hearings on the programs within their jurisdiction

mentioned in this particular annual report within 90 days of the reports publication. [Rep. Gardner,Dear Colleague, 3/1/11]

Wrote an Op-ed on Legislation to Avoid Duplicative Government Programs

In April 2011, Gardner wrote on op-ed with Representative Peters about the costs associated withduplicative programs. He wrote Congress requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) toissue a detailed report of these programs on an annual basisIt is time for Congress to take action, andwere going to need real, bipartisan cooperation to get the job done. Working together, we haveintroduced a bipartisan resolution effort to force Congress to take a closer look at programs that could becombined or eliminated entirely. Our plan requires the relevant congressional committees to hold hearingson all programs deemed duplicative by the GAO within 90 days of the publication of each new report.

He wrote Our resolution is not the complete answer to the federal budget deficit, but it represents a real,bipartisan step that Congress can take right now in order to steer our country in a more fiscallyresponsible direction. [Op-ed, Rep. Gardner, Rep. Peters, Denver Post, 4/3/11]

Said Budget Cutting had to Start in Own Back Yard

In February 2011, Gardner was in Sterling discussing the national debt. He said congressional spendinghad to be cut I believe if we are going to ask everyone to help us balance our budget that it has to start inour own back yard first.

This nation faces over $14 trillion in debt, he said. Our deficit this year will be over $1.6 trillion thatsa lot of money. [Journal-Advocate,2/25/11]

Said Budget Should Be Balanced with Constitutional Amendment

In February 2011, Gardner was in Sterling discussing his sponsorship to an amendment to require abalanced budget.

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We have seen where Congress has to have handcuffs when it comes to spending, because otherwise, leftunrestrained they continue to spend money they dont have, Gardner said. 40 cents of every dollar isbeing spent with borrowed money in the federal government today. So weve got to balance the budgetand weve got to get a constitutional amendment in place to require that budget to be balanced. [Journal-Advocate, 2/25/11]

Touted $100 Billion in Cuts from CR

In February 2011, Gardner touted the continuing resolution saying The continuing resolution we passedcuts spendingby $100 billion from the 2011 presidents budget. He also noted that the CR included a $19 billion cut from theDepartment of Defense from the 2011 presidents budget. [Journal-Advocate,2/25/11]

Talked About Relieving Obligation of Unfunded Mandates

In February 2011, Gardner talked about relieving the obligation of unfunded mandates. We had a lot ofdiscussion during the continuing resolution, if were going to cut funding for a program that the federalgovernment is mandating, well the mandates still there, youre still required to do it, Gardner said.

The only difference is that the money they were giving you is now gone and so somebody else has to payfor it. Thats really not saving money, thats just passing the buck or the bill down to somebody else. Ithink that as funding gets cut youve got to again, relieve the obligation of these unfunded mandates.[Journal-Advocate, 2/25/11]

Said Cuts in Government Were Not Enough, Wanted to Shrink Size of Government

Gardner voted for sixth short term continuing resolution to keep the government running in March 2011.He said, Its a rare event in Washington when we actually cut spending. And said there may bedifferences of opinions but the bottom line is there is no, no problem that Speaker Boehner is facing.Everybody wants to cut spending.

He went on to say that while weve cut $10 billion in spending, its not enough. Weve got to do more,but at the end of the day we have got to put this country on a path toward a balanced budget and the onlyway were going to do that is by shrinking the size of government. [The Note, ABC News, 3/17/11]

Advocated for Up-or-Down Votes on Obama Administration Proposed Cuts

Gardner teamed up with Rep. Peters in an effort to force up-or-down votes on the Obama Administrations$20 billion in proposed budget cuts. [Rep. Peters, press release, 3/18/11]

Business and Consumer Issues

Backed Patent-Reform Bills with Bipartisan Support in the House

In 2011, Gardner, along with his fellow colleagues on both sides of the aisle, passed patent-reform bills,which would streamline U.S patent law. [Op-ed, Andy Hill, Washington State Senate,Denver Post,7/21/11]

Joined Bipartisan Tour Of Northern Colorado Business That Could Create New Jobs in Region

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In 2011, according to the Loveland Connection, Gardner toured startup company Prieto Battery withSenator Bennet as part of a tour of Northern Colorado entrepreneurs. The company developed technologyto reduce an electric cars battery charge time from about eight hours to as little as 10 minutes. Gardnersaid Prieto Battery was an example of how small, innovative companies could create jobs. Gardner saidEverything theyre doing here, whether its the filament theyre developing, the packets, the materials

theyve invented now and theyre licensing, each little step has the potential to create jobs . . . Oureconomy is not Republican or Democrat. [Loveland Connection, 6/11/11]

Spoke Out Against Government Regulation

In February 2011, Gardner spoke on the House floor against excessive government regulations. Lets notturn to the role of government to regulate people out of business to create other jobs. Thats not the job ofthe federal government. Lets put an end to reckless regulation. [The Tribune, 2/11/11]

Supported Investigating and Sun Setting Regulations

In February 2011, Gardner said he acted as a watchdog to ensure that no branch was overstepping itsboundaries. How do we check that power? Its through oversight, its the investigative powers ofCongress, said Gardner.

He also advocated for sun setting regulations, We ought to be sun setting more regulations and havethose sunset reviews at the federal level, Gardner said. [Journal-Advocate, 2/25/11]

National Federation of Independent Business Endorsed Business Savings Account Legislation

In 2011, Gardner announced that the National Federation of Independent Business endorsed hislegislation to create tax-deductible savings accounts to start or expand small businesses.

Gardner said The NFIB has always been a leader in the mission to promote and protect small businessgrowth and prosperity, and I welcome its support of The Small Business Startup Savings Account Act.[Rep. Gardner, press release, 3/25/11]

Believed Federal Regulations Hurt Economy

A February 2011 a Pueblo Chieftain editorial said Gardner supported reigning in federal regulations andfelt the federal government went overboard in recent years.[Editorial,Pueblo Chieftain, 2/7/11]

Supported REINS Act To Scrutinize Federal Regulations

A February 2011 a Pueblo Chieftain editorial said Gardner supported the REINS Act to scrutinize federalregulations. [Editorial,Pueblo Chieftain, 2/7/11]

Said He Didnt Have All The Answers, Making Meeting With Business Leaders Important

Gardner met with CEO of the energy company Woodward in Fort Collins, which employed 6,200 peopleworldwide.

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More important than anything, I think, is the recognition that there are 535 members of Congress inWashington, D.C. None of them have all the answers, Gardner said. But the people who live, work andbreathe in the district, they're the ones that are facing these tough choices every day, and they're the onesthat have the answers. [Coloradoan, 2/5/11]

Proposed Small Business Savings Account Bill

In February 2011, Gardner said he would be introducing legislation that created a Small Business SavingsAccount to allow people who wanted to start a business to put it in an account tax-free.

Its a way to encourage people to save money and to get money back into the economy by creating jobsand opportunities, Gardner said. [Journal-Advocate, 2/25/11]

Campaign Finance Issues

Received Money from 15 Dish Network employees on September 30, 2011

Dish Network was Located in Englewood Colorado

In 2011, Hoover reported that the DISH Network headquarters was located in Englewood, Colorado.[Hoovers, accessed 10/17/11]

Congress Potentially Had to Get Involved in Dispute Between Pay-TV Companies Like Dish

Network and Broadcasters

In 2011, DISH Network officials battled with broadcasters over how much pay-TV companies should paybroadcasters to retransmit their signals. The battle boiled down to the hundreds of millions of dollars thatpay-TV companies pay broadcasters to retransmit their signals. DISH Network officials also visited key

FCC commission aides recently urging them to ensure that broadcasters negotiate in good faith. DISHNetwork's efforts to obtain must-have network programming for its customers continue to be thwarted byunreasonable and anticompetitive tactics broadcasters use in negotiations, the company wrote in its filingto the commission. [Politico.com, 10/5/11]

Contributors Name Amount

Bernard Lee Han $2,500.00

Stephen W Wood $500.00

James De Franco $2,500.00

Joseph P Clayton $2,500.00

Robert E Olson $1,000.00David M Shull $1,000.00

Roger Lynch $1,000.00

Ira Bahr $1,000.00

William Erik Carlson $1,000.00

Mr. Stanton Dodge $630.96

Amir Ahmed $500.00

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Bernard Lee Han $2,500.00

James De Franco $2,500.00

Michael McClaskey $1,000.00

Joseph P Clayton $2,500.00

James P LaRocque $500.00

Total $23,130.96

[FEC, Gardner for Congress, filed10/14/11]

Raised $300,000 in the Second Quarter

In 2011, Gardner raised more than $300,000 in the second quarter, according to the National RepublicanCongressional Committee. He raised about $316,000 in the first quarter and ended March 2011 with$238,000 on hand. [Roll Call, 7/7/11]

Headline: Gardner leads state in Congressional campaign fundraising for second straight quarter

In 2011, Gardner led the Colorado state in campaign fundraising for the second quarter in a row. Heraised $300, 412.32 in the three-month period that ended on June 30, 2011, according to the FederalElection Commission. Gardners campaign reported $355,150.15 in cash on hand after having spent$185, 473.21 during the three months that ended in June 30, 2011. [Greeley Tribune, 7/15/11]

Raised $600,000 by the End of Second Quarter of 2011

By the end of the second quarter of 2011, Gardner had raised about $600,000. [Durango Herald,7/18/11]

Roughly One of Every $10 Given to Campaign was from Donors with Ties To Oil, Gas or Mining

Operations

In the second fundraising quarter of 2011, roughly one of every $10 given to Gardners campaign duringthe three-month period that ended on June 30, 2011 came from donors with ties to oil, gas or miningoperations.

Gardners campaign raised $300,412.32 in contributions in the second quarter of the year, which wasmore than any other congressional candidate in Colorado. Of that total, $32,000, or 11 percent, camefrom donors-either individuals or political action committees- who were connected to companies orinstitutions with oil, gas and mining operations. His campaign raised $24,750- or 8 percent of thecampaigns total contributions for the second quarter- from donors with ties solely to oil and gas. Aspokesperson for the National Republican Congressional Committee said Gardners fundraising successwas due to his leadership on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. [Greeley Tribune,7/23/11]

Headline: Cory Gardner raises $300,000 in first quarter of term

In April 2011, Gardner raised $300,000 in the first quarter. The outpouring of support since I was electedhas been phenomenal. From attendance at town hall meetings to letters of support to my office, people areexcited that were starting to put this country back on track, Gardner said. This fundraising quarter

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reflects that. Over half of Gardners money came from special interest PACs including business,agriculture and energy interests. [Fort Collins Coloradoan, 4/17/11]

CO-04: Gardner for Congress Campaign and Gardner for Congress 2012 Account April Quarterly

Report Analysis

Gardner for Congress Campaign Account April Quarterly Report AnalysisTotal Raised: $69,144.43Raised from PACs:$59,000Cash on Hand: $ 24,849.54Debt: $50,562.26Gardner for Congress, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/13/11]

Gardner for Congress 2012 Account April Quarterly Report AnalysisTotal Raised: $246,702.82Raised from PACs: $96,200

Cash on Hand: $ 212, 801.18Debt: $0[Gardner for Congress 2012, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/14/11]

Gardner for Congress 2012 Received Thousands in Contributions from the Energy Industry

Received $2,500 from Koch Industries PAC

Gardner for Congress 2012 received $2,500 from Koch Industries PAC on March F1231, 2011. [Gardnerfor Congress 2012, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/14/11]

Received $3000 from Exxon Mobil Corporation Political Action Committee

Gardner for Congress 2012 received $3000 from Exxon Mobil Corporation Political Action Committeeon March F1231, 2011. [Gardner for Congress 2012, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/14/11]

Received $1500 from Oil and Gas Worker Vernon A. Isaacs Jr.

Oil and gas worker Vernon A. Isaacs Jr. gave $1500 to Gosar in March 2011. [Gardner for Congress 2012,2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/14/11]

Received $1000 from Oil and Gas Producer, Marian Dean Warren

Gardner for Congress 2012 received $1000 from Oil and Gas Producer, Marian Dean Warren on March

21, 2011. [Gardner for Congress 2012, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/14/11]

Received $1000 from Conquest Oil Co. Owner

Gardner for Congress 2012 received $1000 from Conquest Oil Co. owner on March F1228, 2011. [Gardnerfor Congress 2012, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/14/11]

Raised $154,174 from Energy

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As of February 2011, Gardner had raised $154,174 for the Energy and Commerce Committee. The oil andgas industry was donating thousands to freshman representatives at that time. [Politico, 2/10/11]

Gardner for Congress Received Thousands in Contributions from the Energy Industry

Received Contribution from Lobbying Firm that Worked for Koch Industries and ConocoPhillips

On March 28, 2011 Gardner received $1,000 from Hunton and Williams, LLP. In 2005 The Hill reportedthat Hunton and Williams, LLP was hired to lobby on behalf of ConocoPhillips on issues related to therenewable fuels program. Koch Industries also hired the firm due to similar concerns. [The Hill, 8/17/05;Gardner for Congress, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/13/11]

Received $500 from National Coal Association Coal PAC

Gardner for Congress received $500 from National Mining Association Coal PAC on March 21,2011. [Gardner for Congress, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/13/11]

Received $500 from National Mining Association Mine PAC

Gardner for Congress received $500 from National Mining Association Mine PAC on March 21,2011. [Gardner for Congress, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/13/11]

Received $272.43 from Xcel Energy, Inc

Gardner for Congress received $272.43 from Xcel Energy, Inc on February 3, 2011. [Gardner forCongress, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/13/11]

Received $1,000 from Centerpoint Energy, Inc. PAC

Gardner for Congress received $1000 from Centerpoint Energy, Inc. PAC on March 21, 2011.[Gardner for Congress, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/13/11]

In Addition to Taking Energy Company Donations Gardner for Congress Backed Policies Friendly

to the Energy Industry

Proposed Energy Zones to Allow All Types of Energy Production on Some Lands

In March 2011, Gardner proposed the creation of American energy zones. He said they wouldallow state, local and federal development of all energy opportunities. [Op-ed, Cory Gardner, Roll Call,3/3/11]

Received $10,000 from Koch and Said Human Beings Were only Changing Climate to an

Extent

Think Progress reported that Rep. Gardner got $10,000 from Koch and said I think the climate ischanging, but I dont believe humans are causing that change to the extent thats been in thenews. [Blog, Wonk Room, Think Progress,3/15/11; Fort Collins Coloradoan, 9/19/10]

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Skeptical that Global Warming was Caused by Humans

During a March 2011 House Hearing on EPAs ability to regulate greenhouse gasses, Gardnermocked global warming, the New York Times referred to him as a skeptic of human-causedglobal warming. He offered Rep. Jay Inslee an e-reader for the enormous stack of research he haddone in defense of the EPA. Inslee responded, Oh, would you like to read some? It might behelpful. Gardner snapped back, Maybe youd like to read some of mine. [New York Times, 3/8/11]

AFP and Koch Brothers Contributed to Gardner Campaign

In February 2011, Americans for Prosperity, which David Koch co-founded, admitted to making severalthousands of phone calls and organizing events for Gardner.

In 2008, AFP circulated a pledge asking representatives to oppose legislation compelling oil refineriesand utilities to clean up greenhouse gases. [The Seattle Times, 2/6/11]

Received Contribution from Romney

Early in 2011, Gardner received contribution from Romneys Free and Strong America PAC. [Politico.com,3/1/1/11]

Said There was a Limited Opportunity to Set Country on Right Track at Fundraiser

Gardner spoke at the University of Northern Colorados University Center Ballrooms for the annualLincoln Day Dinner in March 2011. He said, We have a very limited window of opportunity to get ournation back, to set our course and make sure we set the right direction for future generations of thiscountry. [Tribune, 3/12/11]

Gardner One of Top PAC Recipients in Freshman Class

During the 2010 election cycle, Rep. Gardner received $572,764 from PACs, more than all but sevenmembers of the freshman class. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 1/19/11]

Think Progress Said Gardner Took About $1 Million from Charles Koch

Lee Fang, an investigative reporter at Think Progress said it may look like Charles Koch who founded theCato Institute only gave Gardner $5,000, however, Kochs Americans for Prosperity ran $330,000 worthof attack ads against Betsy Markey. They also paid for 40,000 pieces of literature against Betsy Markey.

Fang said Koch gave Gardner more like a million dollars. [Common Cause, 1/27/11]

Choice Issues

Wanted to Outlaw Abortion

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During Gardners run in the GOP primary, he wanted to introduce legislation to outlaw abortion.However during the general election, he backed down from his promise to do so but instead continued tosupport anti-abortion bills and amendments. [Op-ed, Jason Salzman, Coloradoan,3/9/11]

Voted to Cut Aid to Overseas Abortion Counseling Organizations

Gardner voted for an amendment that would cut aid to overseas abortion counseling organizations, even ifthey do not actually perform abortions. According to Planned Parenthood, the amendment would causethousands of women and tens of thousands of children to die in the most impoverished countries. [Op-ed,Jason Salzman, Coloradoan,3/9/11]

Co-Sponsored Bill to Cut Federal Spending to Planned Parenthood

Gardner co-sponsored and voted for the bill that would cut federal spending to Planned Parenthood inFebruary 2011. As a result, thousands of Colorado women would lose access to health procedures beyondabortions, cancer screenings and AIDS treatment. [Op-ed, Jason Salzman, Coloradoan, 3/9/11]

Said His Priority was Cuts Not Abortion or Healthcare Riders on CR

In April 2011, Gardner said he would be willing to drop rider on healthcare reform in favor of spendingcuts. He sponsored a rider that would cut off payments to HHS employees to implement health insuranceexchanges. He said his top priority wasnt abortion or health care defunding, it was spending cuts.

Well continue to work on reining in Obamacare Those efforts are ongoing, and well continue to do

more, Gardner said. But right now, weve got to cut spending. [Politico, 4/7/11]

Gardner Co-Sponsored No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act; Did Not Want to Redefine Rape

In 2011 Gardner co-sponsored the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. He supported a change to theabortion bill not to re-define rape.

Gardner spokesperson said The intention was never to change the definition of rape. Rep. Gardner addedhis name as a co-sponsor because he believes in banning taxpayer subsidized abortions. [Coloradoan,2/3/11]

NARAL Attacked Gardner for Sponsoring Bill to Redefine Rape

Gardner was attacked by NARAL for sponsoring H.R.3, which sought to redefine rape. Gardner beat apro-choice member. [Official Press Release, NARAL Pro-Choice America, 2/1/11]

Crime & Public Safety Issues

Economic and Financial Issues

Said He Needed More Details on Presidents Speech; Favored Regulatory Reform

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In 2011, Gardner said he needed more details on President Obamas speech on jobs. I look forward toworking with anyone whos committed to job creation, but we just need to make sure were doing theright thing, Gardner said in an interview with the Fort Collins Coloradoan. He said he hoped the Senatewould take up regulatory-reduction bills that passed the House. The American people will be what drivesWashington to the solutions the country needs, Gardner said. [Coloradoan,9/9/11]

Did Not Offer Much Reassurance to Employee of Tech Firm Worried About Having Job

Outsourced

The Denver Post reported that Gardner didnt do much to reassure a constituent afraid ofhaving her job outsourced at an August 2011 town hall. The room grew silent when AliceBergeron voiced fears she may lose her job soon. Bergeron said she worked for a high-techfirm that was outsourcing its jobs to Asia. At one time, we had 90,000 jobs, but that isshrinking every day, she said. I need to be trained in new technology, and I want to keeppaying Colorado taxes and not become a ward of the state. Gardner said companies need taxbreaks to help retrain workers. But, Bergeron said, Gardner didnt do much to reassure her.[Denver Post, 8/9/11]

In an Op-Ed Gardner Touted His Advocacy for Regulatory Reform

In a January 2011 op-ed, Cory Gardner said it seems that the groundswell of unrest regarding theeconomy that characterized last falls election, and the resulting heavy turnover in Congress, has donewhat a year and a half of unemployment rates at more than 9 percent could not.

He went on to say he would advocate for regulatory reform through his position on the Energy andCommerce Committee. He said the next two years would be his opportunity to work with Democrats toget the economy back on track and reduce unemployment. [Coloradoan, 1/29/11]

Gardner Said Obamas State of the Union Offered No New Plan; Opposed Government Investment

Rep. Gardner said President Obama only offered more of the same during his State of the Union addresson Tuesday.

I think the president talked a lot about more government spending to create more jobs that hes beentrying to create through the government for the past two years, and it hasnt worked, he said after thespeech. Im concerned that hes set an awful expensive price tag on a jobs plan that has failed to movethis country forward. [Greeley Tribune, 1/25/11]

Rep. Gardner said in President Obamas State of the Union address he advocated for more

government stimulus, We dont need to be spending more money on high-speed rail that goesfrom somewhere to nowhere. If weve learned anything over the last two years, it is that we cannotspend our way to prosperity.

Gardner went on to say the Republicans were making strides in cutting the budget back to 2008levels. [Denver Business Journal, 1/26/11]

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Education Issues

Spoke at High School Graduation; Cut Pell Grants for College Students

WHAT: Speaking at Briggsdale High School GraduationWHEN: Saturday May 21stWHERE: Briggsdale High School, 515 Wellsey St., Briggsdale

Cory Gardner Voted to Cut Pell Grants. In February, Cory Gardner voted to cut Pell Grants for the remainder offiscal year 2011. According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, H.R. 1 would have funded Pell at $17.5 billion,reducing the maximum grant by $845. [H.R. 1,Vote 147, 2/19/11; Senate Committee on Appropriations,4/11/11]

Almost 1.4 Million Students Will Lose Their Pell Grants. According to the House Committeeon Education and Labor, under the Republican budget, the maximum Pell Grant award would becut by more than $2,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, bringing the maximum award to $3,040,the lowest its been since 1998. New data from the Department of Education shows that the

Republican budget would result in almost 1.4 million students losing eligibility for Pell grants, andall students receiving significantly reduced awards. For students, this could make college far lessaffordable. [House Committee on Education and Labor,4/15/11citingEstimates from the US Department ofEducation]

24,086 Students from Colorado Would Lose their Pell Grant Next Year Under the

Republican Budget.[Estimates from the US Department of Education via House Committee on Education andLabor,4/15/11]

17,912 Students in Colorados Fourth Congressional DistrictReceived Pell Grants. In the 2011-2012 school year,9,413,225 students received Pell Grants. In Colorados fourth Congressional district 17,912 students from the 4thcongressional district of Alabama. [Department of Education Budget Service Estimates, 4/14/11]

College Costs Continue to Rise. According to the College Board, Over the decade from2000-01 to 2010-11, published tuition and fees at public four-year colleges and universitiesincreased at an average rate of 5.6% per year beyond the rate of general inflation. This growth rateled the price to increase from 22% of the average tuition and fees at private nonprofit four-yearinstitutions to 28% over the decade. [College Board Trends in College Pricing 2010, accessed5/12/11]

Said Washington Should Not Tell Teachers How to Do Their Jobs

In February 2011, on No Child Left Behind Gardner said I believe that one of the best things that I cando as your member of Congress is to make sure that Washingtons not trying to do your job.

He went on to say Make sure that theyre not trying to tell you what to teach, tell you how to teach it, butto make sure the school board that you elected is doing the job that they were elected to do and notsomebody whos unelected in Washington D.C. [Journal-Advocate,2/25/11]

Energy Issues

Thousands of Solar Energy Jobs in Colorado Criticized Solyndra

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In 2011, Gardner criticized Solyndra, but stopped short of calling for Energy Secretary Steven Chusresignation because Colorado companies that also have taken federal loans. Gardner called the loanprogram that helped dozens of solar companies problematic, nontransparent and in need of change.However, in Gardners right-leaning 4th Congressional District, there is Abound Solar, which received$400 million from the same program that should have benefitted Solyndra.

There are more than 6,000 jobs scattered at dozens of companies all over the state, up from 5,000 a yearago. And General Electric announced last month that it will open a $300 million solar plant in Aurora thatwill initially employ more than 300 people making upward of $50,000 a year. [Denver Post, 11/6/11]

Did Not Take Position on Wind Turbine Tax Credit That Could Affect Jobs in Colorado

In 2011, Gardners spokeswomen claimed Gardner understood the importance of a tax credit for windturbine operators, but said she was unaware if he has taken a position on the bill, H.R. 3307. Vestas WindSystems executives were concerned that the future market for wind turbines in the United States couldrest on the fate of a tax credit for wind turbine operators, possibly affecting jobs in Colorado.

Sales of wind turbines may fall of a cliff if Congress doesnt extend the Renewable Energy ProductionTax Credit for wind operators, Vestas CEO Ditlev Engel told Bloomberg News on Oct. 10. Vestasemploys 1,700 employees in four manufacturing plants in Colorado including about 750 in Windsor. Thetax credit, which Congress initially enacted in 1992 and was set to expire at the end of 2012. The creditprovided renewable energy producers with a 2.2 cent credit per kilowatt-hour of wind, geothermal orclosed-loop biomass energy produced. [Fort Collins Coloradoan, 11/15/11]

Received Contribution from Anadarko Who Potentially Found Billions of Barrels of Oil in

Colorado

In 2011, it was reported that Houston-based Anadarko was sitting on up to a billion barrels of oil alongColorados Front Range Gardner received money from the company. Gov. John Hickenlooper said ofthe overall revenue flowing into Colorado at $4 billion a year, We look forward to supporting Anadarko,its workforce of 1,000 people already here and the thousands of contractors it hires throughout the state.[Colorado Independent, 11/16/11]

Received One of Every Ten Dollars from Oil and Gas Voted for Their Interests

In 2011, it was reported that one of every ten dollars raised by Gardner's re-election campaign in wasfrom the oil and gas industry. Senior Reporter John Tomasic said Gardner voted for more than 150 billsthat would block or lift longstanding regulations on air and water pollutants. Gardner has consistently

voted to strip regulations from the oil and gas industry - and Fort Collins-based Clean Water Actiondubbed him the most environmentally-unfriendly Congressman in the state's history. [Public News Service,10/18/11]

Supported Rick Perrys Approach to More Domestic Drilling

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In 2011, it was reported that Gardner supports an approach touted by Republican presidential hopefulRick Perry that more domestic drilling will solve the economic woes of Colorado and the nation. [PublicNews Service, 10/18/11]

Demanded Investigation Over Solyndra

In 2011, Gardner attacked the Obama Administration over the defunct company Solyndra. Gardner said itwas important for the committees investigation of Solyndra to continue. The American people deserveanswers. Half a billion dollars is missing, he said. A press release from Gardners office read TheSolyndra story is one of greed, mismanagement, and incompetence. [Bismarck Tribune, 9/24/11; Rep. Gardner,press release, 9/23/11]

Shaffer Criticized Gardner for Withdrawing Supporting from a Natural Gas Initiative

Gardner was criticized by his opponent Brandon Shaffer for taking his name off a major natural gasinitiative; the bill would have created tax credits designed to encourage natural gas development and use.[Journal Advocate, 7/7/11]

Bill to Require Quicker Environmental Review of Offshore Drilling for Shell Passed House

In 2011, the House, including a Colorado Democrat voted in favor of Gardners bill to make it quicker toobtain clean-air permits for offshore oil drilling off the coast of Alaska. Gardners bill was introduced toto resolve challenges faced by Royal Dutch Shell PLC as it sought, and continues to seek, clean-airpermits for drilling projects off the coast of Alaska. Democrats said the bill would pollute the air andpose a risk to human health. [Wall Street Journal, 6/22/11]

Gardners Bill Called a Giveaway to Big Oil

In 2011, Gardners bill HR 2021 to make it easier for energy companies to drill in Alaskas OuterContinental Shelf passed the GOP-controlled House. It allows us to utilize the resources we havehere in our own backyard, American energy for American jobs, responsibly, and environmentallyfriendly, Gardner said of his bill. Royal Dutch Shell had tried to get permits to allow it to explorein two areas of the Alaskan Outer Continental Shelf, Gardners bill would help them obtainpermits. Democrats said 70 percent of current leases are unused by energy companies and that thebill was a giveaway to oil companies. This bill is certainly not about creating jobs, and itscertainly not about lowering gasoline prices. It is a giveaway, a blatant giveaway, an unadulteratedgiveaway to the oil industry that will increase pollution on our coast, Rep. Bobby Rush. TheObama administration also said the bill would remove needed environmental safeguards.[Coloradoan,6/23/11]

Removed Name from Natural Gas Bill After Koch Opposition

In June 2011, Gardner pulled his name as a co-sponsor of HR 1380, a measure to reduce dependence onforeign oil by giving tax credits to companies to convert their car fleets to natural gas. GardnersSpokeswoman said the fact that Gardner received $12,500 from Koch Industries Political ActionCommittee who opposed the measure had nothing to do with his decision. She also claimed he was still astrong supporter of natural gas. [Greeley Tribune,6/15/11]

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The amendment was rejected 18-30. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, Amendment to HR 1213, House Energy andCommerce Committee,4/05/11; Baldwin Amendment to HR 1213, democrats.energycommerce.house.gov, 4/05/11]

Opposed Exempting Plans that did not Discriminate on the Basis of Gender

In April 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee against an amendment by Rep. Lois Capps thatwould have exempted the repeal of funding for states certifying health plans which did not include premiums thatdiscriminated on the basis of gender.

The amendment was rejected 18-31. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, Amendment to HR 1213, House Energy andCommerce Committee,4/05/11; Capps Amendment to HR 1213, democrats.energycommerce.house.gov, 4/05/11]

Voted to Nullify FCCs Net Neutrality Rules

In March 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee to nullify the FederalCommunications Commissions rules barring fixed broadband service providers from blocking contentand from unnecessarily discriminating in transmitting network traffic. The FCC rules also bared wirelessbroadband service providers from blocking websites or applications that compete with their voice

services.

The resolution was reported favorably to the full House 30-23. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, H J Res 37, HouseEnergy and Commerce Committee,3/15/11]

Said Fracking was Important to Energy Production

In 2011, Gardner spoke at the Energy Expo 2011, he said he was excited about renewable energyopportunities for Colorado. Gardner was asked about fracking a hydraulic fracturing process to extractnatural gas from stone. House Republicans want the states to regulate it, rather than the federalgovernment, Gardner said, adding that fracking was a needed part of energy production. But we needto make sure we`re doing it responsibly, he said. [Fort Morgan Times, 5/3/11]

Headline: Rep. Cory Gardner Touring Eastern Colorado Wind Farm

In 2011, Gardner toured that Kit Carson Windpower Project, an eastern Colorado wind farm to promotehis efforts to increase domestic energy. Gardner joined the rest of Colorados congressional delegation ina letter to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy urging the group to place its solarheadquarters in Boulder. He also signed a similar plea to General Electric asking the company to locate asolar manufacturing plant in Boulder. [Daily Reporter,5/7/11]

Presented Draft Legislation to Avoid Delays on Energy Production Off Coast of Alaska

In 2011, Gardner presented a piece of draft legislation designed to eliminate delays for energy productionefforts off the coast of Alaska. This bill will create tens of thousands of jobs, increase energy security,and lessen our dependence on foreign oil, Gardner said in the news release. It will add billions ofdollars in salary to Alaska and other states over the next several decades, bringing good paying jobs to ourcountry.[Tribune, 4/13/11]

Introduced Bill to Increase Oil Drilling in Alaska

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In 2011, Gardner proposed a bill to speed up drilling in Alaska. He accused the Obama administration ofhurting efforts to explore oil off Alaskas coast. Gardner had criticized the EPA for regulating greenhousegases. He also proposed legislation to eliminate air permitting delays for oil exploration.

Gardner said he proposed the legislation because domestic energy affected gas prices. The current anti-domestic-energy philosophy is not what the American people want, Gardner said, No matter how manytimes President Obama insists that America doesnt have enough domestic oil to make any difference, thepublic isnt buying it. They want our oil supplies unlocked and understand full well the benefits of doingso. [Fort Collins Coloradoan,4/14/11]

Said Nuclear was Part of Energy Approach

In 2011, Gardner expressed his concern about the humanitarian crisis in Japan and said When I asked ifhe was satisfied with the information coming from Japan, he was unclear.

He said nuclear was part of his all of the above energy policy approach. [Denver Post,3/17/11]

Said Cap and Trade Was Detrimental to Economy and Job Creation

During a February 2011 hearing, Gardner came out against the EPAs use of the cap and trade regulatorytax. The reason cap and trade didnt pass is because it would have been detrimental to our economy andjob creation, so for the administration to now try and usurp Congress by using the EPA is justunacceptable. [The State Column, 2/13/11]

Supported Developing Energy Opportunities

In February 2011, Gardner said, We have so many opportunities in eastern Colorado and northernColorado to develop our oil and gas, wind, solar resources, that we should be doing that anyway.

He touted a bill he is working on called American Energy Zones that he said would move the countrytoward energy development. [Journal-Advocate,2/25/11]

Supported Transmission Line to Connect Power Across Colorado

In February 2011, Gardner supported matching private investments to create a transmission line toconnect power across Colorado.

Gardner said. If the desire is to develop clean energy, then how do we make sure that were able todevelop clean energy without unnecessary impediments being put in front of us? [Journal-Advocate,2/25/11]

Proposed Energy Zones to Allow All Types of Energy Production on Some Lands

In March 2011, Gardner proposed the creation of American energy zones. He said they would allowstate, local and federal development of all energy opportunities. [Op-ed, Cory Gardner, Roll Call,3/3/11]

Opposed Cap-and-Trade; Said He Would Work with President to Develop All Energy Options

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In March 2011, Gardner wrote that cap-and-trade failed because it was putting burden on business. Thereason cap-and-trade failed is because it would have placed an increased burden on businesses, farmersand struggling families but that does not change the cold hard truth that America needs to producemore of its own energy and wean itself off foreign sources.

Said American needed both wind farms and natural gas wells. He wrote lets work together to developall of our natural resources like wind, solar, coal, oil, natural gas and even nuclear. And pledged to workwith President Obama to develop both traditional and renewable energy. [Op-ed, Cory Gardner, Roll Call,3/3/11]

Said He Would Back All Energy Options and Get Government Out of Energy Producers Way

In March 2011, Gardner wrote that it was time to let the private sector drive job creation. He said hewould give private businesses in energy production the opportunity to create jobs. Private businessesinvolved in energy production both traditional and new energy deserve the opportunity to createjobs and generate wealth without stifling government overreach.

He said he supported all energy options, I have always advocated an all of the above approach toenergy. And said U.S. production would make America safer. [Op-ed, Cory Gardner, Roll Call,3/3/11]

Advocated for End to Regulations Which Hurt Business and Hindered Energy Production

In a 2011 floor statement, Garner spoke in favor of House Resolution 72. Gardner said businesses werebeing regulated out of existence and the federal energy regulations could hinder energy production inColorado. He said But lets not turn to the role of government to regulate people out of business to createother jobs. Thats not the job of the Federal Government. Lets put an end to reckless regulation. [GardnerFloor Remarks on H.Res 72, 2/10/11]

Blamed Obama Administration for Gas Prices Saying He Wasnt Allowing American Resources to

be Developed

In March 2011, Gardner blamed the Obama Administration for record high gas prices. As Obama pushedfor more conservation and energy alternatives Gosar said Any time we can wean ourselves off ofoverseas oil, its a good thingBut the problem with the administrations approach is that hes not givingAmericans the tools to develop their own resources.

Gardner, sat on the Energy and Commerce Committee and said Its a situation where his rhetoric doesntmatch his action, Gardner said. We need an administration policy that is working to create jobs,

working to facilitate environmentally responsible action. [Denver Post,3/31/11]

Said White House Imposed De Facto Moratorium on Drilling in America

In March 2011, Gardners weekly newsletter blamed the White House for rising energy costs.

As is the case with jobs and the economy, Washington is a big part of the problem when it comesto the cost of energy, Gardner said. Over the last two years, the Obama administration hasconsistently blocked American energy production that would lower costs and create jobs.

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In 2011, Gardner attended the Colorado Farm Bureau Meeting and updated all the attendees on the U. S.debt ceiling talks during his presentation, and discussed the 2012 Farm Bill and the EnvironmentalProtection Agencys effects on agriculture. [Greeley Tribune, 7/16/11]

Gardners Bill Would Let Shell Drill and Expose Alaskans to Significant Air Pollution

In 2011, it was reported that Gardners bill to block the EPA from enforcing health-based air standards onany company drilling off Alaskas coast would expose Alaskans to significant air pollution. GinaMcCarthy, EPA assistant administrator, said during the 168-day Arctic drilling season, one exploratoryouter continental shelf source could emit approximately as much on a daily basis as a large state-of-the artrefinery. Exempting companies could result in significant human exposure to air pollution from OuterContinental Shelf sources, including nitrogen dioxide, particles, sulfur dioxide, and pollution that causesozone.

Shell canceled its plan to drill an exploration well in the Beaufort Seain 2011 because the company didntobtain an air permit in time. Shell, blocked since 2007 from developing its Alaska leases, filed a drillingplan this month seeking U.S. approval for as many as four Beaufort wells -- two in 2012 and two in 2013.

Gardners bill also made it more difficult for local groups such as fishermen to appeal air permits issuedby the EPA and would require them to hire a lawyer in Washington. [Bloomberg, accessed5/13/11]

Voted to Prohibit EPA from Regulating Greenhouse Gases

In March 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee to prohibit the administrator ofthe Environmental Protection Agency from issuing any regulation concerning greenhouse gases in aneffort to address climate change. The bill exempted greenhouse gases from EPAs purview and repealednumerous agency actions to implement new emission restrictions.

Under EPA rules that took effect in January 2011, new or substantially modified major stationary sourcesof industrial pollution, such as power plants or refineries, would be required to use the best availabletechnology to reduce emissions.

The resolution was reported favorably to the full House 34-19. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, HR 910, HouseEnergy and Commerce Committee,3/15/11]

Opposed EPAs Finding that Climate Warming was Unequivocal

In March 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee against an amendment byRep. Henry Waxman that provided for Congress acceptance of the EPAs scientific finding that

climate warming is unequivocal based on observations of global phenomena.

The amendment was rejected 21-31. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, Amendment to HR 910, House Energyand Commerce Committee,3/15/11]

Opposed EPAs Finding that Humans Caused Climate Change

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In March 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee against an amendment byRep. Diana DeGette that provided for Congress acceptance of the EPAs scientific finding thatincreased concentrations of greenhouse gases resulting from anthropogenic emissions (man-made) were the primary cause of recently observed climate change.

The amendment was rejected 21-30. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, Amendment to HR 910, House Energyand Commerce Committee,3/15/11]

OpposedEPAs Finding that Greenhouse Gases Endangered Public Health

In March 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee against an amendment byRep. Jay Inslee that provided for Congress acceptance of the EPAs scientific finding that thepublic health was endangered and would likely become more threatened over time as greenhousegases accumulate in the atmosphere.

The amendment was rejected 21-30. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, Amendment to HR 910, House Energyand Commerce Committee,3/15/11]

Opposed Allowing EPA to Reduce Demand for Oil Using the Clean Air Act

In March 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee against an amendment byRep. Edward Markey that would have allowed the EPA administrator to use any authority underthe Clean Air Act in effect prior to the bills enactment to address climate change through theregulation of greenhouse gas emissions if the administrator determined that such action wouldreduce demand for oil. Markey argued that fuel economy standards have historically been a toolfor the United States to reduce oil imports.

The amendment was defeated 16-34. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, Amendment to HR 910, House Energy

and Commerce Committee,3/15/11]

Headline: Environmentalists protest outside Gardners local office

In 2011, protesters outside of Gardners office chanted clean air creates jobs, and delivered a letterrequesting him to support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency efforts to regulate greenhouse gasand express dismay that Gardner questioned the cause if climate change. Gardner supported a bill thatwould have blocked the EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions. [Coloradoan,5/7/11]

Shell Backed Gardners Bill to Speed Up Air-Pollution Permits to Drill in Arctic

In 2011, Shell backed Gardners bill to speed up offshore air permits speed up air-pollution permits forproposed drilling in Arctic waters off Alaskas northern coast. The companys quest for oil in the areahad been unsuccessful to date. [The Hill,4/13/11]

Received $10,000 from Koch and Said Human Beings Were only Changing Climate to an Extent

Think Progress reported that Rep. Gardner got $10,000 from Koch and said I think the climate is changing,but I dont believe humans are causing that change to the extent thats been in the news. [Blog, WonkRoom, Think Progress, 3/15/11; Fort Collins Coloradoan, 9/19/10]

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Said Energy Tax Prevention Act Would Not Weaken EPAs Job

In February 2011, Gardner spoke in favor of the Energy Tax Prevention Act that would block the EPAsability to regulate greenhouse gases. But he did not think it would weaken their ability to do their job.

I think weve got a situation with this bill that will continue to allow the EPA to protect our air quality,he said. They will continue their oversight and regulation of whats called criteria pollutants, but it wontallow them to impose a national energy tax through the back channel. [The Tribune, 2/9/11]

Skeptical that Global Warming was Caused by Humans

During a March 2011 House Hearing on EPAs ability to regulate greenhouse gasses, Gardner mockedglobal warming, the New York Times referred to him as a skeptic of human-caused global warming.He offered Rep. Jay Inslee an e-reader for the enormous stack of research he had done in defense of theEPA. Inslee responded, Oh, would you like to read some? It might be helpful. Gardner snapped back,Maybe youd like to read some of mine. [New York Times,3/8/11]

Said Government Should Protect Consumers from Bad Actors and Protect Environment

In February 2011, Gardner said government regulations needed to protect people from bad actors andprotect the environment.

He said federal agencies too often exceeded their legal authority . [Times Call, 2/25/11]

The Natural Resources Defense Council Tried to Pressure Gardner on Anti-EPA Bill

After Gardner openly proposed EPA carbon regulations in February 2011, the Natural Resources DefenseCouncil tried to pressure him to not vote for the anti-EPA bill. Gardner was in support of prohibiting theEPA from using the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon emissions and ensure Obama does not enact acarbon tax that would help limit carbon emissions. [The Washington Times, 2/9/11]

Ethics Issues

Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea

Gay and Lesbian Issues

Gun Issues

Health Care Issues

Voted to Limit Time to File Medical Lawsuits and Cap Damages

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In April 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee to limit the amount of time a patient has to file healthcare lawsuits to within three years of the injury or one year after the claimant discovers, or should have discovered, the injury,whichever comes first. The bill allowed longer times in certain circumstances such as fraud or the injury of young children.

The bill also capped noneconomic compensatory damages, which include damages for emotional pain and suffering, physicalimpairment, and disfigurement at $250,000. However, it did not limit economic damages including the loss of past and futureearnings, the cost of domestic care services, and past and future medical expenses.

The legislation to overhaul the medical liability system was a component of the Republicans effort to replace the 2010Affordable Care Act.

The bill was reported favorably to the full House 30-20. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, HR 5, House Energy and CommerceCommittee, 5/11/11]

Limited Attorney Contingent Fees

The bill allowed courts to limit payments to an attorney in any health care lawsuit where the attorney is to be paid viaa contingent fee. It limited the total of all contingent fees to 40 percent of the first $50,000 recovered; 33.3 percent ofthe next $50,000; 25 percent of the next $500,000; and 15 percent of any amount over $600,000. [CQ Markup & VoteCoverage, HR 5, House Energy and Commerce Committee,5/11/11]

Exempted Providers of FDA Approved Products from Punitive Damages

The bill exempted manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and health care providers who made or prescribed productsthat were subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration from punitive damages. [CQ Markup & VoteCoverage, HR 5, House Energy and Commerce Committee,5/11/11]

Opposed Two Amendments Protecting States Control Over Medical Liability

In April 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee against an amendment by Rep. TammyBaldwin that would have affirmed that nothing in the bill should be construed to preempt any substantive orprocedural state law governing medical malpractice or product liability, or to weaken state authority over legalprocedures used in such cases.

The amendment was rejected 20-29. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, HR 5, House Energy and Commerce Committee,5/11/11]

Gardneralso voted against an amendment by Rep. John Barrow that would have prevented the bill from preemptingany provisions of a state constitution, including those construed by the states case law.

The amendment was rejected 20-30. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, HR 5, House Energy and Commerce Committee,5/11/11]

Opposed Removing FDA Safe Harbor Provision

In April 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee against an amendment by Rep. Henry Waxman

to remove the protection from punitive damages for manufacturers, distributors, or suppliers of medical products thatwere subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

The amendment was rejected 17-29. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, HR 5, House Energy and Commerce Committee,5/11/11]

Opposed Raising the Cap on Noneconomic Damages to $1 Million

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In April 2011, Gardner voted in the Energy and Commerce Committee against an amendment by Rep. Frank Palloneto raise the bills cap on noneconomic damages from $250,000 to $1 million, adjusted annually on the basis of theConsumer Price Index.

The amendment was rejected 16-30. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, HR 5, House Energy and Commerce Committee,5/11/11]

Opposed Eliminating the $250,000 Cap on Noneconomic Damages

In April 2011, Gardnervoted in the Energy and Commerce Committee against an amendment by Rep. Frank Palloneto eliminate the bills $250,000 cap on punitive damages.

The amendment was rejected 15-27. [CQ Markup & Vote Coverage, HR 5, House Energy and Commerce Committee,5/11/11]

Opposed Excluding Intentional Acts that Caused Injury

In April 2011, Gardner voted in the