Abortion Issues

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2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2008.

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

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

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

1998  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates 100 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida NARAL 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Right to Life 0 percent in 1997-1998.

Agriculture Issues

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

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 88 percent in 2007.

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

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

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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

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

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 87 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 92 percent in 2007-2008. Members of Congress who led as prime sponsors of pro-animal legislation received "extra-credit" equivalent to one vote or one co sponsorship, 17% for a Senator or 8% for a Representative of the House.

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 83 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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

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

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 11 percent in 2007.

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

Business and Consumers

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2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 30 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

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

2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 67 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Forest and Paper Association's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 60 percent.

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

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 32 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 68 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 70 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 77 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 16 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 20 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 67 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Associated Builders and Contractors 43 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Associated Industries of Florida 87 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Chamber of Commerce 61 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida National Federation of Independent Business 63 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Associated Builders and Contractors 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Associated Industries of Florida 82 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Chamber of Commerce 71 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Associated Industries of Florida 89 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida National Federation of Independent Business 57 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Associated Builders and Contractors 45 percent in 2003.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Associated Industries of Florida's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 69.

2003  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Chamber of Commerce 63 percent in 2003.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Associated Industries of Florida's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 43.

2002  Based on information available in 2002, Florida Chamber of Commerce assigned Representative Klein a grade of B (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F.)

2001-2002  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida National Federation of Independent Business 63 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Associated Industries of Florida 68 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Associated Industries of Florida 65 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Associated Industries of Florida 65 percent in 1999.

1999  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Chamber of Commerce 80.36 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida National Federation of Independent Business 70 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Chamber of Commerce 88 percent in 1997.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 18 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 25.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 90 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 13.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 95 percent.

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

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

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Representative Klein a grade of 100.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 25.

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 87 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 92 percent in 2007.

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

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 53 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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2008  In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Representative Klein a rating of 4 percent.

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

2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 3 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Americans for Prosperity's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 5.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Campaign for Working Families's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 11.

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

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 18 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 2007.

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

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 11 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 38 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 39 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund 75 percent in 2007.

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of Florida 29 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of Florida 46 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of Florida 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of Florida 56 percent in 2002.

1999  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of Florida 9 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of Florida 43 percent in 1998.

Drug Issues

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2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings for members of the 2007-2008 House of Representatives, the Drug Policy Alliance Network gave Representative Klein a rating of 50 percent.

Education

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2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Klein a grade of 100.

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

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

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

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

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

Employment and Affirmative Action

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

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

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 6 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund 75 percent in 2007.

Environmental Issues

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2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Environment America 85 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 87 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 82 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 0.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 80 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 75 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund 75 percent in 2007.

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Florida Conservation Alliance's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 33.3.

2004  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Conservation Alliance 53 percent in 2004.

2002  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Conservation Alliance 67 percent in 2002.

2001  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Conservation Alliance 33 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Conservation Alliance 50 percent in 2000.

Family and Children Issues

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

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Family Research Council 5 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Representative Klein a grade of 0.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Klein a grade of A-.

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

2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Peace Action West 70 percent in 2008.

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

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the ACT! for America 60 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Representative Klein a rating of 75 percent.

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

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Klein received a rating of -6.

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 78 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 67 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Klein voted their preferred position 10 percent of the time.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Peace Action West 55 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Klein 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, Representative Klein received a rating of -4.

Government Reform

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 5 percent in 2007.

Gun Issues

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

2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Klein a grade of .

1998  In 1998, based on a combination of past voting records, statement letters from candidates, and results of a candidate questionnaire, Unified Sportsmen of Florida identified the position of Representative Klein to be 0.

1988-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates from 1988-2008, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence assigned Representative Klein a grade of 100 percent.

Health Issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund 75 percent in 2007.

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

Immigration

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Representative Klein a grade of F.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 15 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Representative Klein a grade of F.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2007.

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

Labor

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2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 97 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 94 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

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

2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

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

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

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 91 percent in 2007.

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

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

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 20 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Florida AFL-CIO's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 21 out of 25 possible points.

2005  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida AFL-CIO 80 percent in 2005.

2004  Based on ranking sheets completed by all United Labor Lobbyists; a point system was established for both the Senate and the House. The highest possible score is 25 (5 in each of 5 categories), the lowest possible score is 5 (1 in each of 5 categories). The Florida AFL-CIO assigned Representative Klein a score of 21.

2003  Based on ranking sheets completed by all United Labor Lobbyists; a point system was established for both the Senate and the House. The highest possible score is 25 (5 in each of 5 categories), the lowest possible score is 5 (1 in each of 5 categories). The Florida AFL-CIO assigned Representative Klein a score of 22.

2001  Based on ranking sheets completed by all United Labor Lobbyists; a point system was established for both the Senate and the House. In the Senate, total possible points range from a high of 40 and a low of 1. In the House, points range from 120 to 1. The Florida AFL-CIO assigned Representative Klein a score of 32.

2000  Based on ranking sheets completed by all United Labor Lobbyists; a point system was established for both the Senate and the House. In the Senate, total possible points range from a high of 40 and a low of 1. In the House, points range from 120 to 1. The Florida AFL-CIO assigned Representative Klein a score of 29.

1999  Based on ranking sheets completed by all United Labor Lobbyists; a point system was established for both the Senate and the House. In the Senate, total possible points range from a high of 40 and a low of 1. In the House, points range from 120 to 1. The Florida AFL-CIO assigned Representative Klein a score of 33.

1998  Based on information available in 1998, Florida AFL-CIO awarded Representative Klein a score of 82 percent.

1997  Based on information available in 1997, Florida AFL-CIO awarded Representative Klein a score of 72 percent.

Liberal

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2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2008.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 62 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 57 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 61 percent in 2007.

National Security Issues

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

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Representative Klein a rating of 38 percent.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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

2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 95 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Representative Klein a grade of A.

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2007.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the PFLAG, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 100 percent in 2007.

Social Issues

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

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

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

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

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

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby's position, Representative Klein received a rating of 63.

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

Technology and Communication

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

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 100 percent in 2007.

Trade Issues

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2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

2007  Representative Klein supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

1997-1998  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Barrier Votes.

Transportation Issues

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2003  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Transportation Builders' Association 60 percent in 2003.

2002  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Transportation Builders' Association 50 percent in 2002.

2001  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Transportation Builders' Association 67 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Florida Transportation Builders' Association 86 percent in 2000.

Veterans Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Klein a grade of A+.

Welfare and Poverty

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2008  In 2008 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Klein a grade of 94 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 6 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of RESULTS 77 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Klein a grade of A percent.

Women's Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Klein supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the National Organization for Women attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007-2008, the National Organization for Women gave Representative Klein a rating of 100 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Klein a grade of 100.

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

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