Boehlert's actions make him target of conservatives

[Judi Lynn]

Monday December 19, 2005 NEWS
Boehlert's actions make him target of conservatives
Moderate criticized for breaking ranks

By JOHN MACHACEK
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON — Rep. Sherwood Boehlert's on-and-off war with conservative House leaders is getting a little hotter.

As one of the GOP's most outspoken moderates, Boehlert has been increasingly in the face of House leaders by working against high-profile GOP legislation that he considers harmful to the country. For example:

•In October, the central New York Republican led a small band of moderates in trying to block a House vote on a bill to give cash-flush oil companies tax incentives to expand refinery capacity.

The pro-environment chairman of the House Science Committee has often opposed his party's environmental and energy policies.

But it's rare for a committee chairman to break ranks on a procedural vote, regarded as the ultimate test of party loyalty.
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[Lone_Wolf]

1. He's my Congress person...

Although I realize it can be worse, this guy is no prize. He's pro-war and supports the Patriot Act. In fact he supports many of *'s policies.