Pat Toomey

Pat Toomey is a Republican member of the United States Senate, representing the State of Indiana, since 2011.

Environment
Energy: “Energy/Resources” Toomey believes that our government can do more to forward thinking with our energy policies to lower costs and make the country energy independent. He is also a big supporter in protecting the environment. Toomey also votes for oil drilling in parts of the country. http://www.toomeyforsenate.com/content/energyresources

“Pat Toomey on Energy &amp; Oil” In this article Toomey states that he wants to protect the environment but he also states that he thinks that it is possible to obtain natural resources and use them without harming the environment. He also votes toward energy conservation and research about energy productions. http://issues2000.org/International/Pat_Toomey_Energy_+_Oil.htm

“Wall Street Warrior Pat Toomey Thanks Big Oil For Their Contributions – Advocates For Drill Baby Drill Following Oil Spill Disaster” 6/8/2010 This article states that Toomey is a supporter of oil drilling. He believes that we should use the resources we have access to. The article also mentions that Toomey has taken a lot of money from oil companies to support them. Toomey wants to increase drilling domestically also. http://www.politicspa.com/wall-street-warrior-pat-toomey-thanks-big-oil-for-their-contributions-%E2%80%93-advocates-for-drill-baby-drill-following-oil-spill-disaster/12255/

Climate
Technology: “National Security” Toomey is a strong supporter in making sure that our military has the best technologies for our defense network. He believes that our soldiers should have the best equipment in the world and we should do our best to bring our best resources to our frontline defenses. http://www.toomeyforsenate.com/content/national-security

Innovation
Health: “Health Care” Toomey wants to tackle our health care crisis by giving more choices and power to the patients. He doesn’t believe that having a government run health care system will make things any cheaper for America. He wants to change the laws so patients have more freedom and gain more tax benefits. http://www.toomeyforsenate.com/content/health-care

Money in politics
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