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National environmental scorecard reveals Missouri's congressional "Winners and Sinners"
Missouri’s Senators and Congressmen got mixed reviews for their votes on conservation and energy issues in a new national scorecard. The League of Conservation Voters released its 2009 National Environmental Scorecard in February 2010, scoring all U.S. Senators and Congressmen for their votes in the first session of the 111th Congress, and also provides lifetime scores for their votes on environmental legislation.

Missouri boasts two perfect scores of 100 among its Congressional leaders: Reps. Russ Carnahan and William “Lacy” Clay. Also scoring well were Reps. Emmanuel Cleaver, Ike Skelton, and Sen. Claire McCaskill. Missouri also has the dubious distinction of two House members who scored a zero: Rep. Roy Blunt and Rep. Todd Akin. Also scoring near the bottom of the pack were Reps. Sam Graves, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Jo Ann Emerson and Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond.

For 30 years, the National Environmental Scorecard has been the nationally accepted yardstick used to rate members of Congress on environmental, public health and energy issues. The 2009 Scorecard includes 11 Senate and 13 House votes dominated by clean energy and climate but also encompassing other environmental issues such as public lands, water and wildlife conservation. Two Missouri House members – Reps. Carnahan and Clay – earned a perfect 100 percent rating in 2009, while two others – Rep. Blunt and Akin – scored an abysmal 0 percent.

We invite you to review the contents of this scorecard carefully and use the information as you head to the voting booth this year. For further information on Missouri's scores, read our full press release from February 22, 2010.