Ralph Hall

New House Science Chair Has Zero Percent Rating From Conservation Group

Ryan J. Reilly | December 8, 2010, 4:59PM

Rep. Ralph Hall (R-TX)

Rep. Ralph Hall (R-TX), the oldest member of Congress, was officially confirmed as the next chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee on Wednesday.

The Texas representative is a strong supporter of the oil and gas industry and has voiced his support for opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling. The League of Conservation Voters has given him a zero-percent rating every year since 2004 due to his positions and votes on environmental issues.

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