McConnell is cited [by the Republicans for Environmental Protection] for having one of the worst environmental records among Senate Republicans in 2008.
McConnell's score of 29 out of 100 put him in a tie for worst with three of his colleagues.
McConnell was singled out for his efforts to expand drilling on public lands and subsidize liquid coal, as well as for blocking legislation to curb global warming and turning the climate debate into "a partisan circus."
Friday, April 17, 2009
Mitch: Among worst Senate environmental records
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