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| State | Massachusetts 10th |
| Party | Democrat |
| Term | 112th Congress |
| Quote from Website | “Right now, we consume more oil and produce more greenhouse gases per capita than any other country on the planet. We can no longer ignore the realities of global warming nor can we continue our dependence on oil from the Middle East. Instead, we need to promote the development of clean green jobs here at home. ” |
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Leadership: In 2000, Robert O’Leary, a firm advocate of ocean conservation, became the first Democrat in 40 years to represent his district in the State Senate. Prior to his election, O’Leary served as Barnstable County Commissioner, where he participated in the Cape Light Compact, which seeks to promote conservation, green energy, and consumer protection. In the MA senate, he is credited with spearheading the nation’s first ocean management legislation. He supports market based solutions to carbon emissions such as cap and trade, and is a proponent of costal conservation to protect the environment and maritime jobs. In 2009, he was honored with the Coastal America Award for his efforts to “protect, preserve and restore coastal resources.”
In the State Senate, Robery O’Leary has sponsored:
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