Abortion Issues

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of NARAL Pro-Choice America 25 percent in 2009.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 75 percent in 2008.

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

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

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

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 73 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 61 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 10 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 35 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 36 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 30 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 19 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 45 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 73 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 53 percent in 2000.

1999-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 64 percent in 1999-2002.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 20 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 80 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 15 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 73 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 73 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 35 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 46 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 42 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the NARAL Pro-Choice America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 45 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the National Right to Life Committee considered to be the most important in 1996, Representative Castle voted their preferred position 67 percent of the time.

1995-2004  On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Representative Castle voted their preferred position 79 percent of the time.

1995-2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 73 percent in 1995-2003.

1995-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 80 percent in 1995-1998.

1993-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 55 percent in 1993-1996.

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 25 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 Castle received a rating of 37.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 34 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Fresh Produce Association 0 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 35 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 87 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 66 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Representative Castle 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 Castle as Fence Sitter.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 57 percent in 2001-2002.

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

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 40 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 83 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 58 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 73 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 44 percent in 1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 57 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 40 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 55 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 50 percent in 1995.

1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Agriculture 0 percent in 1994.

1994  On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1994 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 67 percent of the time.

1993-1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 93 percent in 1993-1994.

1993  On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1993 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 67 percent of the time.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 60 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 85 percent in 2009.

2008  In 2008 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance gave Representative Castle a grade of 0.

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

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 94 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 92 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 Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 92 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Animal Interest Alliance Trust 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Big Cat Rescue 63 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 83 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Humane Association 78 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 78 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 78 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 78 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 78 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 78 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 78 percent in 2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Humane Association 78 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 78 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 78 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 78 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 78 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 78 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 78 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Humane Association 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 66 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 63 percent in 2000.

1999  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1999 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 66 percent of the time.

1997  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1997 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the The Humane Society Legislative Fund considered to be the most important in 1995-1996, Representative Castle voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1995 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

1993-1994  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1993-1994 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 38 percent of the time.

Arts and Humanities

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2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 92 percent in 2008.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 91 percent in 2006.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 98 percent in 2004.

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

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

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 percent in 2000.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 56 percent in 2009.

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 Castle is represented by -1.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 31 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste - Lifetime 57 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Castle a rating of D.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 51 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 58 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 35 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Castle a grade of C-.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 77 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 58 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 52 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 47 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 71 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 59 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 51 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 77 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 90 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 75 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 52 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 36 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 40 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 75 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 58 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 33 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 Castle a rating of 87 percent.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 70 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 72 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 86 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 75 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 56 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 45 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 77.5 percent in 2000.

2000  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2000, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Castle a rating of 50 percent.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 54 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 70 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 55 percent in 1999.

1999  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1999, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Castle a rating of 95 percent.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 50 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 43 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 45 percent in 1998.

1998  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1998, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Castle a rating of 82 percent.

1998  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1998 Representative Castle, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 54 percent of the time.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 65 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 55 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1997, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Castle a rating of 82 percent.

1997  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1997 Representative Castle, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 54 percent of the time.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 61 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1996, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Castle a rating of 53 percent.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 85 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1995, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Castle a rating of 50 percent.

1995  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1995 Representative Castle , on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 81 percent of the time.

1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Budget 79 percent in 1994.

1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Deregulation 71 percent in 1994.

1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Spending 67 percent in 1994.

1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Taxes 100 percent in 1994.

1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Totals 70 percent in 1994.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 50 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 33 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 78 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 83 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 50 percent in 2007-2009.

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 Castle received a rating of 50 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 45 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Representative Castle a rating of 90 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 Castle received a rating of 100.

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 Castle received a rating of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 60 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 45 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 80 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 75 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 68 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 83 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 70 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 75 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 Castle supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 86 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 90 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 76 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 81 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 41 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 60 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 74 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 90 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 78 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Financial Executives International 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 67 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 70 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 73 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 85 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 36 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 70 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 66 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 73 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 69 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 83 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 92 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 92 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 73 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 70 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 15 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United States Business and Industry Council 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 80 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 62 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 72 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 86 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 92 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 76 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 75 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 95 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 85 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 72 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 77 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 86 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 82 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 79 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 32 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 78 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 83 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 75 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 83 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 79 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 57 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 67 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 80 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 80 percent in 2000.

1999-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 68 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 40 percent in 1999-2004.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 73 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 27 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 66 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 64 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 25 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 72 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 64 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 50 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 60 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 67 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 59 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 85 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 61 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 67 percent in 1997.

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

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 55 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 90 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Business-Industry Political Action Committee considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 90 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Consumer Federation of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 54 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 88 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 86 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the National Federation of Independent Business considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 86 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that Public Citizen's Congress Watch considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 34 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 83 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2009  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2009, the American Library Association gave Representative Castle a rating of 13 percent.

2009  In 2009 the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Net Congressional Score - May 14, 2010 gave Representative Castle a rating of -3.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 21 percent.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 24 percent.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 60 percent in 2009.

2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2008, the American Library Association gave Representative Castle a rating of 0 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 55 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 Castle received a rating of 25.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 65 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Oath of Office Index's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 0 percent.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 38 percent.

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 Castle received a rating of 48.

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 Castle received a rating of 73 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 Castle received a rating of 39 percent.

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

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Representative Castle a grade of 33.

2007  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the American Library Association gave Representative Castle a rating of 10 percent.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 50.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 83 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 68 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Council of La Raza gave Representative Castle a grade of 0.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 43 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 47 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 63 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 56 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 2 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 44 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 43 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 33 percent in 2005.

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 30 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 44 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 37 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 56 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 53 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 45 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 40 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 17 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 44 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 18 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 29 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 50 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 40 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 73 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 40 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 70 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 44 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 54 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 64 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 64 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 18 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 44 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Campaign for a Color Blind America 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 80 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 50 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 52 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 41.7 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 58 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 33 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 12 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 56 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 30 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 27 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 20 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 20 percent in 1995.

1995  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 40 percent in 1995.

1995  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 60 percent in 1995.

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 30 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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

Spring 2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 25 percent in Spring 2004.

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

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 56 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union - Lifetime 52 percent during their legislative career up until 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 72 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 59 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Heritage Alliance - Congressional 35 percent in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 58 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 42 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 59 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 58 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 56 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 43 percent in 2009.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 28 percent in 2008.

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

2008  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 54.7 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 55 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 54 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 54 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 26 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 Castle received a rating of 38.

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 Castle received a rating of 35.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 20 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 31 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 28 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 20 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 63 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 30 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 29 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the GOPUSA 0 percent in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 53.8 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 53 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 54 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 54 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 42 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 56 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 40 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Representative Castle a grade of 0.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 52 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 31.6 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in 2006.

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

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 51 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 57 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 46 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 48 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 40 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 56 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 43 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Conservative Action Score's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 29 percent.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 28 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 49 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 51 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 42 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 48 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 70 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 25 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 52 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 48 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 38 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 52 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 49 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 54 percent in 2004.

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

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 60 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 40 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 41 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 38 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 46 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 23 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 47 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 47 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 52 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 40 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 Castle received a rating of 60.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 60.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 60.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 76 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 33 percent in 2002.

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

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 53 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 55 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 45 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Castle voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 54 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 67 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 42 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 45 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 29 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 58 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 Castle received a rating of 79.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 79.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 79.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 47 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 38 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 48 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 45 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 52 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 53 percent in 2001.

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

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 49 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 48 percent in 2001.

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

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 65 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 68 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 64 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 32 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 33 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 52 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 53 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 38 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 46 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 45 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 61 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 52 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 47 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 44 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 27 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 20 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Castle voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 51 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 55 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 35 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 44 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Castle voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 48 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 65 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 42 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 21 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Castle voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 45 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 51 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 41 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 48 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Castle voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 53 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 59 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  On the votes that the Christian Coalition of America considered to be the most important in 1997-1998 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 53 percent of the time.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 50 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 56 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 56 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 25 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 10 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Conservative Union considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 60 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Castle voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 46 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 49 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 43 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 50 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Castle voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 53 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 55 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Christian Coalition of America considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 66 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 25 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 37 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 50 percent in 1995.

1993  On the votes that the Liberty Lobby considered to be the most important in 1993 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 20 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 50 percent in 2003-2004.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 40 percent in 1999-2000.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 40 percent in 1997-1998.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 13 percent in 1995-1996.

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 Castle a rating of 50 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 50 percent in 2006.

2006  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 Castle received a rating of -30.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 77 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 50 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 Castle received a rating of -3.

Education

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 33 percent in 2009.

2009  In 2009 the National Education Association gave Representative Castle a grade of B.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 80 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Castle 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 Castle a rating of 75 percent.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 50 percent in 2007.

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

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

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

2006  Representative Castle supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 50 percent in 2006.

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

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 62 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle 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 Castle voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Education Association 37 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 15 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Education Association 27 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 40 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2002.

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

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

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Education Association 66 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Education Association 33 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 40 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 43 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Education Association 50 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 80 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Education Association 52 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Education Association 57 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Education Association considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 14 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Student Association 27 percent in 1995-1996.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 33 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 31 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 83 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 33 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

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

Environmental Issues

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of Environment America 67 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 57 percent in 2009.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Environment America 92 percent in 2008.

2007-2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of Environment America 67 percent from 2007-2009.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 94 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 85 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Republicans for Environmental Protection gave Representative Castle a rating of 96 percent.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 90 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 95 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to League of Private Property Voters's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 33.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 100 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 83 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 27 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 78 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 74 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Partnership for America 26 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 29 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 96 percent in 2005. Points for significant non-voting actions were added to or subtracted from percentages calculated from voting records. Thus, the rating may be less than 0 or greater than 100.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 60 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 36 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 64 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 71 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 67 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 70 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 58 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 64 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 42 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 30 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 7 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 75 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 73 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 75 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 18 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 76 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 25 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 81 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 15 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  On the votes that the League of Conservation Voters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 62 percent of the time.

1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Environment 64 percent in 1994.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Family Research Council 23 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Arc 42 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle 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 Castle received a rating of 70.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Representative Castle a grade of 18.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 83 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Family Research Council 14 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Family Association 5 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Arc 20 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Family Research Council 23 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Family Research Council 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 36 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Family Association 67 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Family Research Council 38 percent in 2003.

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

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Family Voices 8 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  On the votes that the Family Research Council considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Castle voted their preferred position 50 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 Castle supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 27 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Family Research Council 40 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).

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 70 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Family Research Council 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 40 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 80 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 50 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 80 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 56 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Children's Defense Fund considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 29 percent of the time.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 80 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of NewPolicy.org 0 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of Peace Action West 31 percent in 2009.

2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Castle a grade of C.

2008  In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Castle a grade of C-.

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

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of Peace Action West 40 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 Castle a grade of F.

2007-2009  In 2007-2009 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Castle a grade of B.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the ACT! for America 83.3 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 Castle a rating of 50 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Representative Castle a grade of 11 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Castle 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 Castle received a rating of -4.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) +2 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Castle a grade of C+.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle 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 Castle voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

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

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Castle 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 Castle received a rating of -2.

2007  On the votes that Voices for Creative Non-Violence - Iraq-Afghanistan Supplemental Spending considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Castle voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.

2006  In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Castle a grade of C.

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

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

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 10 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Peace Action 14 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of Peace Action West 14 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 44 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 25 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 Castle received a rating of -4.

2005  In 2005 Church World Service gave Representative Castle a rating of 25.

2005  In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Castle a rating of B+.

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

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 38 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the PeacePAC 46 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 46 percent in 2004.

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

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 25 percent in 2004.

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

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 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 Castle received a rating of -6.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the PeacePAC 36 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 Castle received a rating of -4.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 44 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 22 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Peace Action 22 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 Castle received a rating of -2.

2002-2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 44 percent in 2002-2003.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 88 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 Castle, rated -2.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 11 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 43 percent in 2001.

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

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 45 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Peace Action 10 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the PeacePAC 14 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Peace Action 18 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 43 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Peace Action 38 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the PeacePAC 38 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 60 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Peace Action 33 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the PeacePAC considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

1995-2000  Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 1995-2000 the Armenian National Committee of America assigned Representative Castle a grade of C-. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Friends Committee on National Legislation considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1995 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 8 percent of the time.

Government Reform

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2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 31 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste - Lifetime 57 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 National Association of Counties's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 75 percent.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 48 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 59 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 59 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Economic Issues 33 percent on economic issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Social Issues 27 percent on social issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 61 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 41 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 57 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 60 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 48 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 48 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 15 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Radical Middle 45 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 53 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 38 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 38 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 83 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 60 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 71 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 32 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Radical Middle 15 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 70 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 55 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 67 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 71 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates in 1999-2000, the Common Cause assigned Representative Castle a grade of 0 (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 27 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 60 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 53 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 79 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 57 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 42 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 79 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 71 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 55 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 60 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that Public Citizen's Congress Watch considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 34 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 63 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 75 percent in 1995.

Gun Issues

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2010  In 2010 Gun Owners of America - April Ratings gave Representative Castle a grade of F .

2009  In 2009 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Castle a grade of F.

2008  In 2008 National Rifle Association gave Representative Castle a grade of F, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008.

2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Castle a grade of F-.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 50 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 Castle a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 0 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 Castle a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 100 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 100 percent in 2003.

2003  In 2003 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Castle a grade of F-.

2002  On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Representative Castle voted their preferred position 100 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 Castle a grade of F (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 Castle a grade of F- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2000, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Castle a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Representative Castle a grade of F- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

1993-1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Rifle Association 25 percent in 1993-1994.

1990-1996  On the votes that the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence considered to be the most important in 1990-1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

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 Castle a grade of 95 percent.

1987-1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 100 percent in 1987-1999.

Health Issues

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Nurses Association percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 56 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 0 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 66 percent in 2009.

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

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 78 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Hospital Association 57 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Representative Castle a grade of 66.

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

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

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

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

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 73 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 40 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Representative Castle a rating of 100.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 83 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 70 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 25 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Hospital Association 22 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle 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 Castle voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 50 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 67 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 56 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 50 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 2002.

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

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 60 percent in 2001.

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

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Medical Association 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 38 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Medical Association 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 38 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Medical Association 66 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 71 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 75 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 70 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 71 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 60 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Smokefree Action 57 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  On the votes that the American Public Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 38 percent of the time.

Housing and Property Issues

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1995  On the votes that the League of Private Property Voters considered to be the most important in the "first 100 days" of 1995 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 38 percent of the time.

Immigration

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2009-2010  Representative Castle supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 54 percent in 2009-2010.

2007-2010  Representative Castle supported the interests of National Latino Congreso - March Progress Report 40 percent in 2007-2010.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Representative Castle a grade of B.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 54 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Representative Castle a grade of C.

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

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

2006  Representative Castle 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 Castle a grade of C+ (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 55 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 67 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

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

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 36 percent in 2004.

2003-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 58 percent in 2003-2006.

2003-2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 46 percent in 2003-2005.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 50 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 33 percent in 2001-2002.

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

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 86 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 33 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 100 percent in 1996.

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 100 percent in 1996.

1995-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 56 percent from 1995-2004.

1989-2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 78 percent in 1989-2003.

1989-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 61 percent from 1989-2002.

1989-2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 62 percent in 1989-2001.

Labor

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 62 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 35 percent during their legislative career up until 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 46 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of Federally Employed Women 50 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 60 percent in 2009.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 73 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 33 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 57 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 23 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 66 percent in 2008.

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

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 83 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 33 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 66 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 Castle received a rating of 40.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 75 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 56 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 58 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 27 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Representative Castle a grade of 40.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 63 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 45 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 80 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 64 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Representative Castle a grade of 20.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 36 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 14 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 75 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 31 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 20 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 15 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 16 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 21 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 17 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 14 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 12 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 57 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 27 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 8 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 43 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 8 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 71 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 25 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 12 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 21 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 43 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 20 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 Castle supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 11 percent in 2002.

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

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 8 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 11 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 33 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 25 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 67 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 10 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 9 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 17 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 71 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 25 percent in 2001.

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

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 20 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 10 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 22 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 40 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 25 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 57 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 38 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 20 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 18 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 25 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 20 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 14 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Association of Fire Fighters 44 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 20 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 40 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 33 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 17 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 20 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 29 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 15 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 53 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 56 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 29 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 50 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 40 percent in 1998.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 45 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 50 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 38 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 50 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 25 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 38 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 50 percent in 1997.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 46 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Federation of Government Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 8 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Communications Workers of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 44 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the United Auto Workers considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 8 percent in 1996.

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

1995  Representative Castle supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 8 percent in 1995.

1995  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 8 percent in 1995.

1995  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 40 percent in 1995.

1995  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1995 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 14 percent of the time.

1994  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1994 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1993  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1993 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

Legal Issues

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2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Bar Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Bar Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.

Liberal

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of Americans for Democratic Action 55 percent in 2009.

2009  In 2009 the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Net Congressional Score - May 14, 2010 gave Representative Castle a rating of -3.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 21 percent.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 24 percent.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Castle voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 58 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 42 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 41 percent members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 41 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on social policy issues than 44 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 65 percent in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 45 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 45 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 45 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on social policy issues than 45 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score's position, Representative Castle received a rating of 38 percent.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 50 percent in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 46.2 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 46 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 46 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Castle voted more liberal on social policy issues than 46 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 49 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 43 percent in 2006.

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

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 40 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 53 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 42 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 51 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 49 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 58 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 45 percent in 2004.

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

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 40 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 15 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 53 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 52 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 46 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 59 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 25 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 55 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 45 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Castle voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 54 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 67 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 42 percent of the Representatives.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 45 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 29 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 58 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 20 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the People for the American Way 29 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 30 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 16 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 52 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 53 percent in 2001.

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

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 49 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 48 percent in 2001.

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

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 30 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 52 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 53 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 38 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 46 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 45 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 61 percent in 2000.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Castle voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 51 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 55 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 35 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 44 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Representative Castle voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 48 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 65 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 30 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Castle voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 45 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 51 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 41 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 48 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Representative Castle voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 53 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 59 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 25 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 50 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Americans for Democratic Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Castle voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 46 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 49 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Castle voted more conservative on social policy issues than 43 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 50 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Representative Castle voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 53 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 55 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the National Committee for an Effective Congress considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time.

Military Issues

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Military Officers Association of America 0 percent in 2009.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 0 percent in 2006.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 45 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 83 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 34 percent in 2001-2002.

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

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2000.

National Security Issues

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 80 percent in 2009.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Representative Castle a rating of 54 percent.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 81 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 75 percent in 2002.

1998-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 72 percent in 1998-2002.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 65 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 71 percent in 1996.

1993-1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 100 percent in 1993-1994.

Science and Medical Research

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2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 100 percent in 2006.

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

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

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 75 percent in 2003.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 24 percent during their legislative career up until 2009.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 60 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 24 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 60 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 38 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Retire Safe 57 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 33 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 31 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 10 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 42 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 40 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 70 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 50 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 80 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 30 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Council of Senior Citizens considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 100 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 60 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 27 percent in 1995-1996.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the PFLAG, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 100 percent in 2007.

Social Issues

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2009  Based on legislative votes on the floor and in various committees, Representative Castle supported Population Connection's interests 100 percent of the time.

2008  In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Castle a grade of C.

2008  In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Representative Castle a rating of 83 percent.

2007-2010  Representative Castle supported the interests of National Latino Congreso - March Progress Report 40 percent in 2007-2010.

2007-2008  Representative Castle 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 Castle 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 Castle a grade of C.

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 Castle received a rating of 60.

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

2007  In 2007, Representative Castle received a score of 75 percent, based on votes cast in support of Population Connection's positions.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 50 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 Castle received a rating of 75.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Population Connection 86 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 40 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 13 percent in 2005.

2005  In 2005 Hope for Peace and Justice gave Representative Castle a rating of 0.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 17 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 Castle received a rating of 0.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Population Connection 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Population Institute 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 29 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 25 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 25 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2003.

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

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

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 12 percent in 2002.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Population Connection 89 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 25 percent in 2001-2002.

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

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

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Population Connection 60 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 33 percent in 2000.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 40 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 45 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Population Connection 89 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 40 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 1997.

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 33 percent in 1996.

1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 20 percent in 1996.

1996  On the votes that the Population Connection considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 90 percent of the time.

Technology and Communication

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2008  In 2008 CNET News gave Representative Castle a rating of 39 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 71 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 57 percent in 2007.

2006  In 2006 CNET News gave Representative Castle a rating of 42 percent.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 36 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2002.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 94 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 80 percent in 1998.

Trade Issues

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2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 33 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 75 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 45 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Representative Castle a grade of B+.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Cato Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 91 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Cato Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 100 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the USA Engage 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Cato Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 64 percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Cato Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 57 percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the USA Engage 80 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Cato Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 89 percent in 1999-2000 for Trade Barrier Votes.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Cato Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 0 percent in 1999-2000 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Cato Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 44 percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

1994  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Trade 100 percent in 1994.

Transportation Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 66 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Castle 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 Castle a grade of A.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 66 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Castle a grade of C+.

2006  Representative Castle sponsored or co-sponsored 0 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 33 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 12 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Veterans 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The American Legion 40 percent in 2003.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 66 percent in 2001.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 50 percent in 1997-1998.

Welfare and Poverty

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law 56 percent in 2009.

2008  In 2008 the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Castle a grade of 71 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 31 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of RESULTS 58 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Castle a grade of B percent.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the RESULTS 22 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Bread for the World 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Bread for the World 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Bread for the World 50 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Bread for the World 75 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Bread for the World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Representative Castle voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

Women's Issues

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2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 33 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Castle supported the interests of Federally Employed Women 50 percent in 2009.

2007-2008  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 80 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 Castle received a rating of 40.

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 Castle a rating of 75 percent.

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

2007  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 30 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 55 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 43 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 46 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 40 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 43 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 45 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Castle supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 27 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 43 percent in 2001.

1999-2000  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 62 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 66 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 50 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 63 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 40 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  Representative Castle supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 50 percent in 1995-1996.

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