Abortion Issues

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2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 43 percent in 2008.

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

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

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

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 15 percent in 2005.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 73 percent in 2003-2004.

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

1995-2004  On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Representative Ryan voted their preferred position 60 percent of the time.

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

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 93 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 Ryan received a rating of 100.

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

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 47 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 62 percent in 2005.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 83 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2001  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation 0 percent in 2001.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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

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

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 75 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 Ryan supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 75 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Big Cat Rescue 100 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Humane Association 89 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 89 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 89 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 89 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 89 percent in 2004.

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 89 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 89 percent in 2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Humane Association 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 89 percent in 2003.

Arts and Humanities

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 percent in 2004.

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 Ryan is represented by 0.

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

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 5 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 14 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 12 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 12 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 24 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 14 percent in 2005.

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 10 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 11 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 18 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 15 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 23 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 50 percent in 2003.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 20 percent in 2008.

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

2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 61 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 46 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 Ryan received a rating of 33 percent.

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

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 20 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Representative Ryan 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 Ryan 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 Ryan received a rating of 40 percent.

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

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

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 70 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2007.

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

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 55 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 18 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 48 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 47 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 16 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 17 percent in 2005-2006. The following ratings indicate the degree that each elected official supported the interests of the organization in that year.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 38 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 36 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 40 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 71 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 29 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 30 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 48 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Financial Executives International 0 percent in 2004.

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 43 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 35 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 8 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 20 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 8 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 5 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 23 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 92 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the United States Business and Industry Council 98 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 8 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 17 percent in 2003.

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

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 23 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 30 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Ohio National Federation of Independent Business 33 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 12 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 0 percent in 1999-2004.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Representative Ryan 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 Ryan supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 100 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 Ryan received a rating of 100.

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 85 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 Ryan 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 Association for the Advancement of Colored People's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of 98 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 Ryan received a rating of 67 percent.

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

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Representative Ryan 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 Ryan received a rating of 67.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Representative Ryan a rating of 60.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 93 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 78 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 91 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 81 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 86 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 87 percent in 2005.

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

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 70 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 55 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 94 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 94 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 90 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 89 percent in 2003.

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

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 50 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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Summer 2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 25 percent in Summer 2003.

Spring 2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 50 percent in Spring 2004.

Fall 2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 22 percent in Fall 2004.

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

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

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

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

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Campaign for Working Families's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of 6.

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 90 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 25 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 17 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 29.7 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 24 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 23 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 0 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 28 percent in 2006.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in 2006.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 27.2 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 23 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 20 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 37 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 9 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 28 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 36 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 46 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 14 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 71 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 31 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 28 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 35 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 40 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 15 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 65 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 17 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 58 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 25 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 38 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 16 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 16 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 41 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 45 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 55 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 32 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 36 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 25 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 54 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 22 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 21 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 6 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 36 percent in 2003.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of 50.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of 50.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of 50.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 90 percent in 2005-2006.

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

Drug Issues

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2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings for members of the 2007-2008 House of Representatives, the Drug Policy Alliance Network gave Representative Ryan a rating of 75 percent.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 83 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of 10.

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of 8.

Education

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2007-2008  Representative Ryan 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 Ryan a grade of A.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Ryan 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 Ryan a rating of 100 percent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2005  On the votes that the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) considered to be the most important in 2005, Representative Ryan voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Education Association 95 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

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

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

Employment and Affirmative Action

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

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

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 11 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 100 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

Environmental Issues

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2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Environment America 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 79 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 Ryan received a rating of 8.

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 80 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 18 percent in 2006.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 92 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 89 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 90 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Partnership for America 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 29 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 89 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 9 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 8 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 93 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Sierra Club 88 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Ohio League of Conservation Voters 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Ohio Sierra Club 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Ohio League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in 2001.

Family and Children Issues

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

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Family Research Council 11 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007-2008  Representative Ryan 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 Ryan received a rating of 100.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Representative Ryan a grade of 6.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 90 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Family Research Council 28 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Family Association 86 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Family Research Council 33 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Family Research Council 42 percent in 2004.

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

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

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

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

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Ryan a grade of B-.

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

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

2008  Representative Ryan 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 Ryan a grade of F.

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the ACT! for America 16.7 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 Ryan a rating of 50 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Representative Ryan a grade of 77 percent.

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

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

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 92 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 100 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Peace Action West 91 percent in 2007.

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

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

2006  In 2006 Church World Service gave Representative Ryan a grade of 0.

2006  In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Ryan a grade of A+.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Peace Action 71 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 94 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of -6.

2005  In 2005 Church World Service gave Representative Ryan a rating of 75.

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

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Peace Action 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the PeacePAC 92 percent in 2005.

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

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

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 57 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Peace Action 80 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Muslims for Jerusalem's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of -2.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the PeacePAC 91 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of -1.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 78 percent in 2003.

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

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Peace Action 100 percent in 2003.

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

2002-2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 100 percent in 2002-2003.

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 Ryan received a rating of 83 percent.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 1 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 91 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 91 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 15 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Economic Issues 13 percent on economic issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Social Issues 73 percent on social issues in 2005-2006.

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 15 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 11 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Radical Middle 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 11 percent in 2003.

Gun Issues

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

2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Ryan a grade of A-.

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

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 50 percent in 2005.

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 0 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

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

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

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 Ryan a grade of 0 percent.

Health Issues

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

2007-2008  Representative Ryan 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 Ryan a grade of 100.

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

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 0 percent in 2007.

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

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

2007  Representative Ryan 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 Ryan a rating of 50.

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

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

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 60 percent in 2006.

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

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

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

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

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

2005-2006  On the votes that the Saint Joseph Health System considered to be the most important in 2005-2006, Representative Ryan voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

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

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

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 80 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Citizens for Health - Whole Person Health Rating 25 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 83 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 89 percent in 2003.

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

Immigration

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

2007-2008  Representative Ryan 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 Representative Ryan a rating of 0.

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

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

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

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 40 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 33 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 50 percent in 2005.

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 11 percent in 2004.

2003-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 36 percent in 2003-2006.

2003-2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 31 percent in 2003-2005.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 10 percent in 2003-2004.

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

1995-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 86 percent from 1995-2004.

1989-2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 39 percent in 1989-2003.

Labor

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

2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 98 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 98 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

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

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

2008  In 2008 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers rated politicians in selected states. They gave Representative Ryan a rating of 80.

2008  Representative Ryan 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 Ryan received a rating of 70.

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

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

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

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

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2007.

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

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

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 0 percent in 2007.

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

2007  In 2007 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers rated politicians in selected states. They gave Representative Ryan a rating of 100.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 92 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 86 percent in 2006.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 83 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 78 percent in 2006.

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

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

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 92 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2005.

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

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 94 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 84 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 100 percent in 2004.

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

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2004.

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

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

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 84 percent in 2004.

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

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 79 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 100 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2003.

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

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 100 percent in 2003.

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

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 87 percent in 2003.Those who supported or provided other assistance in connection with a UAW organizing drive are given an extra 10% bonus.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 100 percent in 2003.

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

1999  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 1999.

1997-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 89 percent from 1997-2008.

Liberal

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2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 90 percent in 2008.

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

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Representative Ryan a rating of 60.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 70.3 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 73 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 76 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 60 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 80 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 72.8 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 77 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 77 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 63 percent in 2006.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 90 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 68 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 35 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 69 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 71 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 64 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 80 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 83 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 83 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 58 percent in 2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 78 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 77 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 93 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 63 percent in 2003.

Military Issues

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2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 100 percent in 2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 94 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 83 percent in 2003.

National Security Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 30 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Representative Ryan a rating of 8 percent.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 48 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 30 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 8 percent in 2003-2004.

Science and Medical Research

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

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

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

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

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 25 percent in 2003.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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

2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 94 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Retire Safe 14 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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2007  Representative Ryan 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 Ryan a grade of A.

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

2007-2008  Representative Ryan 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 Ryan 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 Ryan 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 Ryan received a rating of 65.

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 90 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of 80.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Population Connection 57 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 80 percent in 2006.

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 75 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Representative Ryan received a rating of 75.

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

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

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 100 percent in 2004.

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Population Connection 71 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 83 percent in 2003.

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

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

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Population Connection 60 percent in 2003.

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

Technology and Communication

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2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 57 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the AeA 66 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 79 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 71 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 20 percent in 2003-2004.

Trade Issues

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

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

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Representative Ryan a grade of C.

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

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

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Representative Ryan a grade of D.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 36 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the USA Engage 20 percent in 2003-2004.

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

Transportation Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 50 percent in 2003-2004.

Veterans Issues

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

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Ryan a grade of B+.

2006  Representative Ryan sponsored or co-sponsored 64 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 33 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Veterans 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The American Legion 60 percent in 2003.

Welfare and Poverty

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2008  In 2008 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Ryan a grade of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 11 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ryan supported the interests of RESULTS 80 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the RESULTS 77 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003.

Women's Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Ryan 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 Ryan 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 Ryan a rating of 100 percent.

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

2007  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce 78 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 82 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 86 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 88 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ryan supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 57 percent in 2003.

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