Abortion Issues

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2009.

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 86 percent in 2008.

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

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

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

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 80 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 18 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 30 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 Ruppersberger voted their preferred position 80 percent of the time.

1995-2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 67 percent in 1995-2003.

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of 100.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 98 percent in 2007.

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

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

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

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 75 percent in 2005.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 50 percent in 2003-2004.

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

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 80 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 100 percent in 2009.

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

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

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 81 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 100 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 Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 85 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 85 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arts and Humanities

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2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 80 percent in 2008.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 88 percent in 2006.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 95 percent in 2004.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 5 percent in 2009.

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

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 4 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste - Lifetime 12 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 3 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 10 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 23 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 8 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 15 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 50 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 29 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 16 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 66 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 40 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 32 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 12 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 62 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 6 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 11 percent in 2003.

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

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

Business and Consumers

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2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 22 percent in 2008.

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

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

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 58 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of 66 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 71 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 22 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 25 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 62 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 66 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 7 percent in 2007.

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

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

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 63 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 52 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 67 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 25 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 33 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 Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 44 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 52 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 54 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 65 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 28 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 48 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 63 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Financial Executives International 50 percent in 2004.

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

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

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 47 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 55 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 30 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 12 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 32 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 46 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 20 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the United States Business and Industry Council 80 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 12 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 20 percent in 2003.

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

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 20 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 33 percent in 2003.

1999-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 14 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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

2009  In 2009 the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Net Congressional Score - May 14, 2010 gave Representative Ruppersberger a rating of 21.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of 31 percent.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of 10 percent.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 84 percent in 2009.

2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2008, the American Library Association gave Representative Ruppersberger a rating of 11 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 73 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of 33.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 70 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Oath of Office Index's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of 60 percent.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of 57 percent.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of 52 percent.

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

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of 83.

2007  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the American Library Association gave Representative Ruppersberger a rating of 20 percent.

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

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

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

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 96 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 89 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 82 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 94 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 96 percent in 2005.

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

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 33 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 77 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 97 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 88 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 95 percent in 2003.

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 46 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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

Spring 2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in Spring 2004.

Fall 2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in Fall 2004.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 4 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Conservative Union - Lifetime 14 percent during their legislative career up until 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 0 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 5 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Heritage Alliance - Congressional 5 percent in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 33 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 67 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 32 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 31 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on social policy issues than 36 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 8 percent in 2009.

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 4 percent in 2008.

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

2008  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 33.2 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 20 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 51 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on social policy issues than 26 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of 11.

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

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 27 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 8 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 8 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 5 percent in 2007.

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

2007  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 36.8 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 34 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 44 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on social policy issues than 31 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 18 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 43 percent in 2007.

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

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 24 percent in 2006.

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 23 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 14 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 36.2 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 35 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 21 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 14 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 21 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 31 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Conservative Action Score's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of 0 percent.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 20 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 27 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 36 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 28 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 20 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 37 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 12 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 24 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 18 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 35 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 28 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 41 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 24 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 23 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 33 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 19 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 36 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 31 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 39 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 35 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 Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of 50.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 60 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 Ruppersberger a rating of 75 percent.

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

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 87 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of 3.

Education

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 71 percent in 2009.

2009  In 2009 the National Education Association gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of A.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

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

Employment and Affirmative Action

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

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

Energy Issues

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

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 67 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

Environmental Issues

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Environment America 100 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 86 percent in 2009.

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

2007-2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Environment America 100 percent from 2007-2009.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 81 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to League of Private Property Voters's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of 17.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Partnership for America 6 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 78 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 43 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 80 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 18 percent in 2004.

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 87 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 85 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 8 percent in 2003.

Family and Children Issues

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of The Children's Health Fund 66 percent in 2009.

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

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Family Research Council 17 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of 12.

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 80 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 78 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Family Research Council 25 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Family Research Council 17 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 91 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the School Nutrition Association 67 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Family Research Council 8 percent in 2003.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 55 percent in 2009.

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

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Peace Action West 42 percent in 2009.

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

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

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

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Peace Action West 40 percent in 2008.

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

2007-2009  In 2007-2009 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of A.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the ACT! for America 33.3 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Representative Ruppersberger a rating of 37 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of 55 percent.

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

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

2007  In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of A-.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 64 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 73 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Ruppersberger voted their preferred position 30 percent of the time.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Peace Action West 27 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Ruppersberger a grade of C based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of -2.

2007  On the votes that Voices for Creative Non-Violence - Iraq-Afghanistan Supplemental Spending considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Ruppersberger voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

2006  In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of D.

2006  In 2006 Church World Service gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of 50.

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 30 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Peace Action 29 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Peace Action West 29 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 63 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 50 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of -7.

2005  In 2005 Church World Service gave Representative Ruppersberger a rating of 100.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Council on American-Islamic Relations 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 63 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Peace Action 42 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the PeacePAC 69 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 62 percent in 2004.

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

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

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

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of ACT! for America - All Votes percent in 2003-2004.

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 Ruppersberger received a rating of -9.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the PeacePAC 82 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of -4.

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 44 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Peace Action 56 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of -2.

2002-2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 73 percent in 2002-2003.

Government Reform

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2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 4 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste - Lifetime 12 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 73 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 73 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 21 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Economic Issues 10 percent on economic issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Social Issues 50 percent on social issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 65 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 65 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 21 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 67 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 18 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 67 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 67 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Radical Middle 5 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 18 percent in 2003.

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

Gun Issues

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

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

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

2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of D-.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 50 percent in 2006.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger a grade of D (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

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

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

1991-2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 75 percent between 1991-2009.

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 Ruppersberger a grade of 75 percent.

Health Issues

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 100 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 100 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 87 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of The Children's Health Fund 66 percent in 2009.

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

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Hospital Association 43 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 25 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

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

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

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger a rating of 50.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 80 percent in 2006.

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

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Hospital Association 14 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2005.

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

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2004.

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

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

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

Immigration

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2007-2010  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute - March Progress Report 80 percent in 2007-2010.

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

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger a grade of D (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 37 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 0 percent in 2005.

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

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 20 percent in 2004.

2003-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 37 percent in 2003-2006.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 0 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

1989-2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 36 percent in 1989-2003.

Labor

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 96 percent during their legislative career up until 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 92 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2009.

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

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 95 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 96 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2008.

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

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

2008  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger a rating of 60.

2008  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 94 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger a rating of 33.

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 2006.

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

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 67 percent in 2006.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 75 percent in 2005.

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

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

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

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 33 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 86 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 86 percent in 2004.

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

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 71 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 71 percent in 2004.

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

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

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

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 50 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 67 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 71 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 2003.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 67 percent in 2003.

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

1999  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 1999.

1997-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 52 percent from 1997-2008.

Liberal

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Americans for Democratic Action 90 percent in 2009.

2009  In 2009 the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Net Congressional Score - May 14, 2010 gave Representative Ruppersberger a rating of 21.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of 31 percent.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of 10 percent.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 33 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 67 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 67 percent members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 69 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on social policy issues than 63 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

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

2008  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 67 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 78 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 48 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on social policy issues than 72 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score's position, Representative Ruppersberger received a rating of 57 percent.

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 90 percent in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 63.2 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 64 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 55 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ruppersberger voted more liberal on social policy issues than 69 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 63.8 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 67 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 59 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 65 percent in 2006.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 85 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 65 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 65 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 63 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 65 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 90 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 64 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 67 percent in 2004.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 66 percent in 2004.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 90 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 90 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 65 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 69 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 59 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 64 percent in 2003.

Military Issues

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Military Officers Association of America 100 percent in 2009.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 88 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2003.

National Security Issues

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 55 percent in 2009.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 70 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Representative Ruppersberger a rating of 33 percent.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 56 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 50 percent in 2003-2004.

Science and Medical Research

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

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

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

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

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger 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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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 94 percent during their legislative career up until 2009.

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

2008  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger a grade of B+.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Retire Safe 21 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

Social Issues

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2009  Based on legislative votes on the floor and in various committees, Representative Ruppersberger supported Population Connection's interests 100 percent of the time.

2008  In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of B.

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

2007-2010  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute - March Progress Report 80 percent in 2007-2010.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of 60.

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

2007  In 2007, Representative Ruppersberger received a score of 100 percent, based on votes cast in support of Population Connection's positions.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 80 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of 100.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 50 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 67 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 Ruppersberger received a rating of 75.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The Population Institute 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 83 percent in 2004.

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 67 percent in 2003.

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 83 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2003.

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

Technology and Communication

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2008  In 2008 CNET News gave Representative Ruppersberger a rating of 60 percent.

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

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

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

2006  In 2006 CNET News gave Representative Ruppersberger a rating of 50 percent.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 50 percent in 2003-2004.

Trade Issues

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

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

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

2007  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 83 percent in 2007.

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

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of B+.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The Cato Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 64 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the The Cato Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 0 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the USA Engage 40 percent in 2003-2004.

Transportation Issues

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger a grade of A+.

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

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Ruppersberger a grade of A-.

2006  Representative Ruppersberger sponsored or co-sponsored 57 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

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

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

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 38 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

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

Welfare and Poverty

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law 100 percent in 2009.

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

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

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of RESULTS 82 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

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

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

Women's Issues

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2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 71 percent in 2009.

2009  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2009.

2007-2008  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 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 Ruppersberger 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 Ruppersberger a rating of 100 percent.

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

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

2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 86 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 71 percent in 2005.

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

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 64 percent in 2003-2004.

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

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

2003  Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 50 percent in 2003.

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