Abortion Issues

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2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 7 percent in 2008.

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

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 85 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 40 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 6 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 0 percent in 1999-2002.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 93 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 5 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 92 percent in 1997.

1996-2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1996-2003.

1996  On the votes that the NARAL Pro-Choice America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the National Right to Life Committee considered to be the most important in 1996, Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 100 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, Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1995-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1995-1998.

1993-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 19 percent in 1993-1996.

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 30 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 8.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 71 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 52 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 66 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 82 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 16 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 80 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 44 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 62 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 20 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 58 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 100 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 50 percent in 1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 71 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 13 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 79 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 30 percent in 1995.

1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Agriculture 100 percent in 1994.

1994  On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1994 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 56 percent of the time.

1993-1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 100 percent in 1993-1994.

1993  On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1993 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 56 percent of the time.

1991-1992  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Farmers Organization 30 percent in 1991-1992.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 27 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 33 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  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 33 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

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

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 25 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Humane Association 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 25 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 20 percent in 2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Humane Association 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 20 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Humane Association 83 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 83 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 83 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 83 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 83 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 83 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 83 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 50 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 40 percent in 2000.

1999  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1999 , Senator Lugar 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, Senator Lugar 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 , Senator Lugar 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 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

Arts and Humanities

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2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 percent in 2000.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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

2008  In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Lugar a rating of C.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 72 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 70 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 42 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Lugar a grade of C.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 75 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 67 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 90 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 63 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 61 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 10 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 85 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 70 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 71 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 95 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 91 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 85 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 73 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 70 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 70 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 27 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 Senator Lugar a rating of 74 percent.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 94 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 90 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 81 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 60 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 90 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 Senator Lugar a rating of 22 percent.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 29 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 94 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 75 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 Senator Lugar a rating of 26 percent.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 76 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 31 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 65 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 Senator Lugar a rating of 70 percent.

1998  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1998 Senator Lugar, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 63 percent of the time.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 32 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 68 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 Senator Lugar a rating of 67 percent.

1997  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1997 Senator Lugar, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 67 percent of the time.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 38 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 Senator Lugar a rating of 71 percent.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 93 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 Senator Lugar a rating of 52 percent.

1995  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1995 Senator Lugar , on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 87 percent of the time.

1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Budget 57 percent in 1994.

1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Deregulation 86 percent in 1994.

1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Spending 62 percent in 1994.

1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Taxes 100 percent in 1994.

1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Totals 62 percent in 1994.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 88 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 91 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 83 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 92 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Senator Lugar a rating of 100 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, Senator Lugar 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 80 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 80 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 91 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 93 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 87 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 95 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  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 88 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 92 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 94 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Sleep Products Association 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 97 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 87 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 91 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 85 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 95 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 91 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 83 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 95 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 96 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 96 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 90 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 95 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 89 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 94 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 71 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 75 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 19 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 93 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 80 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 92 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 40 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 83 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 60 percent in 1999-2004.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 17 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 25 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 20 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 80 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 94 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 93 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 33 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 95 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 29 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 25 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar 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 , Senator Lugar 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 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 29 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 85 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 100 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 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Public Citizen's Congress Watch considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 19 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 50 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 31 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 33.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 60 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Senator Lugar received a rating of 28.

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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 59 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 47 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Lugar a rating of +2.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Lugar a grade of 50.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Lugar received a rating of 100.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Lugar a rating of 0.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 38 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 47 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 25 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 11 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 12 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 50 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 13 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 7 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 18 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 6 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 7 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 14 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 19 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 18 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 20 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 27 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 14 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 14 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 38 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 47 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 43 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 38 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 17 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 17 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 47 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 0 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 33 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 15 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 20 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 9 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 33 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 17 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 22 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 20 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 20 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 60 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 70 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 80 percent in 1995.

1991-1992  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force 30 percent in 1991-1992.

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 40 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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Fall 2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 75 percent in Fall 2004.

2008  In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Senator Lugar a rating of 63 percent.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 75 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 54 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 65.

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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 64.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 48 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 33 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 75 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 50 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 41 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the GOPUSA 20 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 58.2 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 53 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 67 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Senator Lugar a grade of 33.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 64 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 71.4 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 28 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 54.3 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 55 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 54 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 51 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 52 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 60 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 84 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 54 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 49 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 54 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 82 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 90 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 74 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 84 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 91 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 64 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 67 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 52 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 69 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 97 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 93 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 80 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 87 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 87 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 82 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 78 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 59 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 90.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Lugar received a rating of 90.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Lugar received a rating of 90.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 90 percent in 2002.

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

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 67 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 78 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 22 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Lugar voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 64 percent of the Senators.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 76 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 62 percent of the Senators.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 35 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 85.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Lugar received a rating of 85.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Lugar received a rating of 85.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 75 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 92 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 80 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 80 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 73 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 72 percent in 2001.

2001  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 73 percent of the Senators.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 26 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 7 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 22 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 86 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 84 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 71 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 58 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 68 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 48 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 52 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 27 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 48 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 47 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 78 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 92 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 88 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 51 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 40 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 49 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 70 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 55 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 29 percent in 1999.

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

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 42 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 68 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 35 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 52 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 57 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 58 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 38 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Lugar voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 45 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 39 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  On the votes that the Christian Coalition considered to be the most important in 1997-1998 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 82 percent of the time.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 75 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 64 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 100 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 43 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 20 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Conservative Union considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 68 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 76 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 68 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 22 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Lugar voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 30 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 28 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Christian Coalition considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 82 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 75 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 61 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 20 percent in 1995.

1993  On the votes that the Liberty Lobby considered to be the most important in 1993 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.

1991-1992  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Christian Voice 64 percent in 1991-1992.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 22 percent in 2005-2006.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 25 percent in 1999-2000.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 10 percent in 1995-1996.

Drug Issues

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2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 50 percent in 2005-2006.

Education

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2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 60 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Senator Lugar a grade of B.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Lugar a grade of 66.

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 Senator Lugar a rating of 100 percent.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Education Association gave Senator Lugar a grade of B.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 66 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 66 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Education Association 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Education Association 30 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Education Association 27 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 20 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the English First 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Education Association 20 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Education Association 20 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Education Association 30 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Education Association 30 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Education Association 38 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Education Association considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Student Association 27 percent in 1995-1996.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 50 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 0 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2002.

Environmental Issues

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2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Environment America 50 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 27 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 39 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Republicans for Environmental Protection gave Senator Lugar a rating of 48 percent.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Senator Lugar received a rating of 100.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 53 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 50 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 67 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Wind Energy Association 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 14 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 16 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Partnership for America 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 20 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 27 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  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 4 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 9 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 5 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Sierra Club 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the California Park & Recreation Society 67 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 90 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 12 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 86 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 62 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 31 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 80 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 77 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 33 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 7 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 86 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 86 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 0 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  On the votes that the League of Conservation Voters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 11 percent of the time.

1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Environment 22 percent in 1994.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Family Association 66 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Family Research Council 77 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Arc 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 85 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 80.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator Lugar a grade of 71.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 50 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 20 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Family Research Council 75 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Family Association 66 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 11 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Family Research Council 67 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 18 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Family Research Council 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Network for Youth 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Family Voices 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  On the votes that the Family Research Council considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 78 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  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 18 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 40 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Family Research Council 50 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 40 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 11 percent in 1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 45 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Children's Defense Fund considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Senator Lugar a grade of C-.

2008  In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Lugar a grade of A.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 25 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action West 40 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the ACT! for America 67 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Senator Lugar a rating of 20 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Senator Lugar a grade of 0 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Lugar a rating of +2.

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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) +1 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Lugar a grade of B-.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 57 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action West 9 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator Lugar a grade of A 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of +1.

2006  In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Senator Lugar a grade of C-.

2006  In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Lugar a grade of B+.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action 33 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 58 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 33 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of -1.

2005  In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Lugar a rating of B.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action 22 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the PeacePAC 38 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 62 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of -1.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of +1.

2002-2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 15 percent in 2002-2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 0 percent in 2001-2004.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 94 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, Senator Lugar, rated -2.

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

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 8 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action 14 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 13 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 18 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action 11 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the PeacePAC 13 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 29 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 67 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action 23 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 7 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action 17 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 30 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 50 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 36 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Peace Action 25 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Council for a Livable World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 9 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 9 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Friends Committee on National Legislation considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 8 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.

1990-1999  Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 1990-1999 the Armenian National Committee of America assigned Senator Lugar a grade of F. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-.

Government Reform

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2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Counties's position, Senator Lugar received a rating of 85 percent.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 63 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 14 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 14 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 71 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 56 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 71 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 5 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 67 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 10 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 10 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Radical Middle 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 71 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 10 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 10 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 81 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 5 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 89 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Radical Middle 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 90 percent in 2001.

2001  On the votes that Common Cause considered to be the most important in 2001, Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 17 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 79 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 66 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 13 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 75 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 15 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 85 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 15 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 90 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 80 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 11 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 83 percent in 1995.

Gun Issues

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2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Lugar a grade of F.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006.

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

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 52 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

2003  In 2003 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Lugar 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, Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 52 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.

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

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 Senator Lugar a grade of C- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

1999-2000  Senator Lugar 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 Senator Lugar a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

1993-1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Rifle Association 50 percent in 1993-1994.

1990-1993  On the votes that the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence considered to be the most important in 1990-1993 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 43 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 Senator Lugar a grade of 51 percent.

1987-1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 53 percent in 1987-1999.

Health Issues

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2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Senator Lugar a grade of 40.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 85 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Senator Lugar a rating of 100.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 50 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 60 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 60 percent in 2006.

2006  On the votes that the Protect Patients Now! considered to be the most important in 2006, Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 40 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  On the votes that the Saint Joseph Health System considered to be the most important in 2005-2006, Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 20 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 29 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Citizens for Health - Whole Person Health Rating 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 12 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 20 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 71 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Medical Association 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 20 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 50 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 29 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Medical Association 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 17 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 17 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 40 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 33 percent in 1997.

1995-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Protect Patients Now! 100 percent in 1995-2004.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 47 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Smokefree Action 33 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  On the votes that the American Public Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 14 percent of the time.

Housing and Property Issues

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1995  On the votes that the American Land Rights Association considered to be the most important in the "first 100 days" of 1995 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

Immigration

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2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Senator Lugar a grade of C.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 31 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Lugar a rating of +2.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Senator Lugar a grade of A.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the English First 33 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 77 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the English First 75 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 19 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 21 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 5 percent in 2003-2006.

2003-2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 8 percent in 2003-2005.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2002.

1996-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 0 percent in 1996-1998.

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 15 percent in 1996.

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 1996.

1995-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 53 percent from 1995-2004.

1989-2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 22 percent in 1989-2003.

1989-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 24 percent from 1989-2002.

1989-2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 24 percent in 1989-2001.

Labor

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2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 20 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 11 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 12 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 88 percent in 2008.

2008  In 2008 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers rated politicians in selected states. They gave Senator Lugar a rating of 20.

2008  Senator Lugar 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 40.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 20 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 32 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 14 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 30 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Senator Lugar a grade of 0.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 38 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers rated politicians in selected states. They gave Senator Lugar a rating of 17.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Senator Lugar a grade of 50.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 20 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 25 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 25 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 44 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 25 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 23 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 14 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 8 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 8 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 8 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 17 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 9 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 9 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 15 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 7 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 9 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 14 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 9 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 17 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 17 percent in 2003.Those who supported or provided other assistance in connection with a UAW organizing drive are given an extra 10% bonus.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 31 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 13 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 13 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 50 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 50 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 20 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 25 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 14 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 17 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 13 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 71 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 25 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 40 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 14 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 8 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 8 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Association of Fire Fighters 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 0 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 20 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 0 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 0 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 10 percent in 1998.

1997-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 5 percent from 1997-2008.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 17 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 0 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 0 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Federation of Government Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 0 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 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Communications Workers of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 88 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the United Auto Workers considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 0 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the International Association of Fire Fighters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

1995  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 0 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 20 percent in 1995.

1995  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1994  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1994 , Senator Lugar 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 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1991  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 20 percent in 1991.

1989-1990  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Federation of Federal Employees 50 percent in 1989-1990.

1989  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 8 percent in 1989.

Legal Issues

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2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Bar Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Bar Association 33 percent in 1999-2000.

Liberal

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2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 25 percent in 2008.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 45 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Lugar a rating of 0.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 41.8 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 39 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 39 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 46 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 15 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 45.7 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 44 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 42 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 48 percent in 2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 20 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 47 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 54 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 45 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 45 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 35 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 47 percent in 2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 10 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 14 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 78 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 22 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Lugar voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 64 percent of the Senators.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 76 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 62 percent of the Senators.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 35 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 10 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the People for the American Way 8 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 15 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 9 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 73 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 72 percent in 2001.

2001  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 73 percent of the Senators.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 26 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 7 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 22 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 10 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 68 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 48 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 52 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 27 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 48 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 47 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 49 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 70 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 55 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 29 percent in 1999.

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

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 42 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 0 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 52 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 57 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 58 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 38 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Lugar voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 45 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 39 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 20 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 30 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Americans for Democratic Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 5 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 68 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 76 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Lugar voted more conservative on social policy issues than 68 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 22 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Lugar voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 30 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 28 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 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 5 percent of the time.

Military Issues

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2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 33 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 5 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 8 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Military Officers Association of America 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2000.

National Security Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 90 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Senator Lugar a rating of 91 percent.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 94 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 75 percent in 2002.

1998-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 65 percent in 1998-2002.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 36 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 77 percent in 1996.

1993-1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 100 percent in 1993-1994.

Science and Medical Research

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2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 33 percent in 2003.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 40 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 13 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Lugar a grade of C-.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Retire Safe 78 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 44 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 40 percent in 2002.

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

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 27 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 27 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 27 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 10 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 20 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 70 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 15 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 10 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Council of Senior Citizens considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 10 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 77 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 21 percent in 1995-1996.

Social Issues

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2008  In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Senator Lugar a grade of D.

2008  In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Senator Lugar a rating of 90 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar 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 Senator Lugar a grade of F. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F.

2007  In 2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Senator Lugar a grade of D.

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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 43.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 44 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 40.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Population Connection 13 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 10 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 30 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 0 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, Senator Lugar received a rating of 0.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Population Connection 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Population Institute 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 14 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Population Institute 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 33 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 12 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 27 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Population Connection 25 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 30 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 9 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Population Connection 40 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 20 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 20 percent in 1996.

1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 30 percent in 1996.

1996  On the votes that the Population Connection considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1991  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 30 percent in 1991.

Technology and Communication

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2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 86 percent in 2007.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2002.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 25 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 80 percent in 1998.

Trade Issues

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2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 88 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Senator Lugar a grade of A.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 60 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Senator Lugar a grade of A+.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 78 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 100 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the USA Engage 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 100 percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the USA Engage 100 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 100 percent in 1999-2000 for Trade Barrier Votes.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Barrier Votes.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 67 percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

1994  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Trade 100 percent in 1994.

Transportation Issues

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2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 88 percent in 2003-2004.

Veterans Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Lugar a grade of A.

2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 60 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Lugar a grade of D+.

2006  Senator Lugar sponsored or co-sponsored 6 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 33 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The American Legion 100 percent in 2003.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 76 percent in 2001.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1989-1990  On the votes that the Vietnam Veterans of America considered to be the most important in 1989-1990 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

Welfare and Poverty

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2008  In 2008 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Senator Lugar a grade of 33 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of RESULTS 40 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Senator Lugar a grade of C percent.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the RESULTS 21 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Bread for the World 50 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Bread for the World 0 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Bread for the World 67 percent in 1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Bread for the World 20 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Bread for the World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Lugar voted their preferred position 29 percent of the time.

Women's Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 60 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, Senator Lugar 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 Senator Lugar a rating of 44 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Lugar a grade of 66.

2007  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 30 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 10 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 40 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 20 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 9 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 54 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 40 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 11 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 2001.

1999-2000  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 20 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 0 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 17 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 20 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1995-1996.

1989-1990  Senator Lugar supported the interests of the National Women's Political Caucus 5 percent in 1989-1990.

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