Abortion Issues

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2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 50 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 17 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 57 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 64 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 35 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 64 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 10 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 33 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 69 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 25 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 50 percent in 2001.

1999-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 29 percent in 1999-2002.

1995-2004  On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Representative Ross voted their preferred position 38 percent of the time.

1995-2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 33 percent in 1995-2003.

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 96 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Farmers Union's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 100.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 98 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United Fresh Produce Association 100 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 88 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 66 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 33 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Based on a 2002 survey given to all congressional candidates Vote Hemp chose to rate Representative Ross as Fence Sitter.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 62 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 71 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 70 percent in 2001-2002.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2008  In 2008 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance gave Representative Ross a grade of 100.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Big Cat Rescue gave Representative Ross a grade of 66.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 58 percent in 2007-2008. Members of Congress who led as prime sponsors of pro-animal legislation received "extra-credit" equivalent to one vote or one co sponsorship, 17% for a Senator or 8% for a Representative of the House.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 58 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 50 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Animal Interest Alliance Trust 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Big Cat Rescue 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 14 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 14 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Humane Association 11 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 11 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 11 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 11 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 11 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 11 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 11 percent in 2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Humane Association 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 11 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Humane Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in 2001-2002.

Arts and Humanities

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2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 94 percent in 2006.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 96 percent in 2004.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 percent in 2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 percent in 2001.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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2008  Americans for Fair Taxation considered how each congressional representative stood on the FairTax, illustrated with +3 as a sponsorship, +2 as a co-sponsorship, +1 as support, 0 as does not support, and -1 as against. In 2008, the actions of Representative Ross is represented by 0.

2008  In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Ross a rating of F.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 5 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 15 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Ross a grade of F.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 27 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 22 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 21 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 21 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 35 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 21 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 25 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 40 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 30 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 13 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 25 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 27 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 9 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 30 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 25 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 35 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 35 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 27 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 17 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2001-2002, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Ross a rating of 8 percent.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 20 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 22 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 14 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 20 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 23 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 36 percent in 2001.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 40 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 11 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 67 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 61 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Forest and Paper Association's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 75 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 30 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Representative Ross a rating of 60 in its 110th (2007-2008) Pre-Election Congressional Report.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Restaurant Association's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 60.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Retail Federation's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 40 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 69 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 90 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 21 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 9 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 70 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 62 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 55 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 67 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 42 percent in 2005-2006. The following ratings indicate the degree that each elected official supported the interests of the organization in that year.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 56 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 30 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 38 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 47 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 36 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 53 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 46 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 48 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 40 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 42 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 65 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Financial Executives International 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 47 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 62 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 30 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 36 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 38 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 38 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 45 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 54 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United States Business and Industry Council 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 14 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 38 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 67 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 59 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 55 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 46 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 36 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 27 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 47 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 36 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 68 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 53 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 67 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 42 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 48 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 85 percent in 2000.

1999-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 23 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 20 percent in 1999-2004.

1997  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Arkansas National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 1997.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 50 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 64 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 33.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 30 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 83.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 88 percent.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 45 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Ross a rating of 0.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Representative Ross a grade of 50.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 75.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Representative Ross a rating of 20.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 67 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 84 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Council of La Raza gave Representative Ross a grade of 100.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 56 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 74 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 81 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 1 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 89 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 74 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 66 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 11 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 79 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 89 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 87 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Library Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 78 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 90 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 60 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 75 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 78 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 66 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 50 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 73 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 71 percent in 2001.

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 46 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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Summer 2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in Summer 2003.

Spring 2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in Spring 2004.

Fall 2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 30 percent in Fall 2004.

2008  In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Representative Ross a rating of 12 percent.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 30 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Americans for Prosperity's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Campaign for Working Families's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 41.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 40 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 36 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 28 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 41 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the GOPUSA 3 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 46.3 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 46 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 43 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 49 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 2 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Representative Ross a grade of 25.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 60 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 41 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 29 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 42.2 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 43 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 38 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 45 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 27 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 57 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 61 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 71 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 52 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 54 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 40 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 40 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 44 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 41 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 44 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 38 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 44 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 57 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 53 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 42 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 44 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 42 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 45 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 33 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 57 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 73 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 44 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 59 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 53 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 77 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 42 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 38 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 42 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 27 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 43 percent in 2003.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 35.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 35.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 35.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 32 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 42 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 55 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 60 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 44 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 56 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Ross voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 45 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 36 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Ross voted more conservative on social policy issues than 50 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 55 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 64 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 49 percent in 2002.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 44.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 44.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 44.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 53 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 62 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 36 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 40 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 45 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 41 percent in 2001.

2001  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Ross voted more conservative on social policy issues than 45 percent of the Representatives.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 56 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 56 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 54 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 40 percent in 2001.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 70 percent in 2003-2004.

Drug Issues

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2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings for members of the 2007-2008 House of Representatives, the Drug Policy Alliance Network gave Representative Ross a rating of 25 percent.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 67 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 88 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Ross received a rating of -3.

Education

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2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Representative Ross a grade of A.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Ross a grade of 83.

2007  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development gave Representative Ross a rating of 100 percent.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 62 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Education Association gave Representative Ross a grade of A.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2005.

2005  On the votes that the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) considered to be the most important in 2005, Representative Ross voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 92 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 80 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Education Association 67 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 75 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2001.

1991-1992  On the votes that the National Education Association considered to be the most important in 1991-1992 , Representative Ross voted their preferred position 70 percent of the time.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 66 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 36 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 50 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 50 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2001.

Environmental Issues

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2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Environment America 69 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 67 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 33.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 60 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 91 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Wind Energy Association 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 25 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 30 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Partnership for America 66 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 86 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 50 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 73 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 40 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 18 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 42 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 58 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 38 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 40 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 45 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Sierra Club 25 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 41 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 40 percent in 2001.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Family Research Council 29 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Arc 57 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 100.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Representative Ross a grade of 31.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 50 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 70 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Family Research Council 71 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Family Association 64 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Arc 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 56 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Family Research Council 54 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Family Research Council 58 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 82 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Family Research Council 46 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the School Nutrition Association 67 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Family Voices 67 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  On the votes that the Family Research Council considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Ross voted their preferred position 70 percent of the time.(Due to the 49-51 split in the Senate, an insufficient number of votes were taken on issues of concern to warrant inclusion).

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 73 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Family Research Council 50 percent in 2001.(Due to the 49-51 split in the Senate, an insufficient number of votes were taken on issues of concern to warrant inclusion).

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Ross a grade of D-.

2008  In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Ross a grade of A-.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Peace Action West 60 percent in 2008.

2008  Based off when the senators or representatives came into office and how many of the possible actions during their terms they have taken to help end LRA violence and support lasting peace in Uganda, Resolve Uganda - Career gave Representative Ross a grade of F.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the ACT! for America 50 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Representative Ross a rating of 50 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Representative Ross a grade of 55 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Ross a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Ross received a rating of -5.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Ross a grade of B.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 64 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 55 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Ross voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Peace Action West 36 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Ross a grade of C based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Ross received a rating of -3.

2006  In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Ross a grade of B.

2006  In 2006 Church World Service gave Representative Ross a grade of 33.

2006  In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Ross a grade of B+.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Peace Action 57 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Ross a grade of C based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 69 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 41 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Ross received a rating of -7.

2005  In 2005 Church World Service gave Representative Ross a rating of 50.

2005  In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Ross a rating of A-.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Council on American-Islamic Relations 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Peace Action 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the PeacePAC 62 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 69 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Center for International Policy 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 43 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 67 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Peace Action 40 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Muslims for Jerusalem's position, Representative Ross received a rating of -6.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 53 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the PeacePAC 82 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Ross received a rating of -4.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 56 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Peace Action 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Ross received a rating of -2.

2002-2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 60 percent in 2002-2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Peace Action 30 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 65 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  On the votes , introduction of legislation, sponsorship or co-sponsorship of legislation and public speaking on legislation, for legistation, that the American Muslims for Jerusalem considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Ross, rated -12.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 29 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 29 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2000.

Government Reform

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2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Counties's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 83 percent.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 4 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 45 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 45 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 17 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Economic Issues 5 percent on economic issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Social Issues 47 percent on social issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 68 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 29 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 15 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 43 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 43 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Radical Middle 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 21 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 62 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 62 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 25 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 50 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 79 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Radical Middle 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 26 percent in 2001.

Gun Issues

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2008  In 2008 National Rifle Association gave Representative Ross a grade of A+, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008.

2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Ross a grade of C.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2006, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Ross a grade of A+ (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 25 percent in 2005.

2004  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2004, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Ross a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 70 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 25 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 2003.

2003  In 2003 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Ross a grade of B.

2002  On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Representative Ross voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered votes from 1988-2002 in the House and 1991-2002 in the Senate when determining these scores.

2002  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2002, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Ross a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2001-2002  Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Representative Ross a grade of B (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 2001.

1988-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates from 1988-2008, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence assigned Representative Ross a grade of 10 percent.

Health Issues

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2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Representative Ross a grade of 100.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 60 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Representative Ross a rating of 50.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 50 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the The Children's Health Fund considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Ross voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 40 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Rural Health Association 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  On the votes that the Saint Joseph Health System considered to be the most important in 2005-2006, Representative Ross voted their preferred position 66 percent of the time.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The American College of Physicians 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 78 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Citizens for Health - Whole Person Health Rating 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 78 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 50 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 67 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 40 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 80 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 75 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 88 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 40 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 0 percent in 2001.

Immigration

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Representative Ross a grade of A.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 69 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Ross a rating of 0.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Representative Ross a grade of B-.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the English First 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on immigration issues in 2005-2008, the Americans for Better Immigration assigned Representative Ross a grade of B- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 66 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 42 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 71 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 18 percent in 2004.

2003-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 57 percent in 2003-2006.

2003-2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 38 percent in 2003-2005.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2001.

1995-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 90 percent from 1995-2004.

1989-2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 51 percent in 1989-2003.

1989-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 21 percent from 1989-2002.

1989-2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 14 percent in 1989-2001.

Labor

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2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 90 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 93 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 11 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 70.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 12 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 94 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 96 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Representative Ross a grade of 100.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 89 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 9 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 93 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Representative Ross a grade of 100.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 86 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 71 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 67 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 85 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 77 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 86 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 87 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 87 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 86 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 75 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 87 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 69 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 71 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 91 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 29 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 80 percent in 2003.Those who supported or provided other assistance in connection with a UAW organizing drive are given an extra 10% bonus.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 78 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 40 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 77 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 89 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 33 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 91 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 73 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 83 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 42 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 92 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 93 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 90 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 88 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 91 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 85 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 75 percent in 2001.

1999  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 1999.

1995-1996  On the votes that the International Association of Fire Fighters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Ross voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

Legal Issues

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2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Bar Association 100 percent in 2001-2002.

Liberal

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2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Representative Ross a rating of 20.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 53.7 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 53 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 56 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 51 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 57.8 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 57 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 62 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 54 percent in 2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 60 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 59 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 44 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 60 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 60 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 56 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 65 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 56 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 57 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 54 percent in 2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 80 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 85 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 62 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 57 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 70 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 57 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 65 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 44 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 56 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Ross voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 45 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 36 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Ross voted more conservative on social policy issues than 50 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 55 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 64 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 49 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 70 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the People for the American Way 53 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 65 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 71 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 45 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 41 percent in 2001.

2001  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Ross voted more conservative on social policy issues than 45 percent of the Representatives.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 56 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 56 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 54 percent in 2001.

Military Issues

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2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 50 percent in 2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 85 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 54 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 86 percent in 2001.

National Security Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 60 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Representative Ross a rating of 33 percent.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 69 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 42 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 25 percent in 2002.

1998-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 82 percent in 1998-2002.

Science and Medical Research

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2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2005.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 25 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 50 percent in 2003.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 90 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Representative Ross a grade of B+.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Retire Safe 43 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 50 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 80 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 70 percent in 2001.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the PFLAG, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 0 percent in 2007.

Social Issues

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2008  In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Ross a grade of A.

2008  In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Representative Ross a rating of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 2007-2008 the Secular Coalition for America assigned Representative Ross a grade of C+. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F.

2007  In 2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Ross a grade of A.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 60.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 80 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 40.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Population Connection 43 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 60 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of Population Action International 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 50 percent in 2005.

2005  In 2005 Hope for Peace and Justice gave Representative Ross a rating of 100.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 50.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Population Connection 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Population Institute 50 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 71 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Population Connection 43 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 67 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 92 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Population Connection 40 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Population Institute 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 33 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 62 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Population Connection 44 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 75 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 50 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Population Connection 40 percent in 2001.

Technology and Communication

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2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the AeA 75 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 93 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 86 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 33 percent in 2002.

Trade Issues

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2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 11 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 12 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Representative Ross a grade of B.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 85 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 9 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Representative Ross a grade of C.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 64 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 0 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the USA Engage 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 27 percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the USA Engage 20 percent in 2001-2002.

1997-1998  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Barrier Votes.

Transportation Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 50 percent in 2003-2004.

Veterans Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Ross a grade of A+.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Ross a grade of A-.

2006  Representative Ross sponsored or co-sponsored 86 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 80 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 33 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 38 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Veterans 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The American Legion 60 percent in 2003.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 77 percent in 2001.

Welfare and Poverty

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2008  In 2008 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Ross a grade of 94 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 36 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of RESULTS 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Ross a grade of A percent.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the RESULTS 66 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2001-2002.

Women's Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Representative Ross received a rating of 70.

2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the National Organization for Women attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007-2008, the National Organization for Women gave Representative Ross a rating of 94 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Ross a grade of 83.

2007  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce 89 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 70 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 59 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ross supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 86 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 88 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 46 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 43 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 73 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ross supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 64 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ross supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 86 percent in 2001.

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