League of Conservation Voters

October 28, 2008 - 8:45am

Mitchell endorsed by League of Conservation Voters

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

The League of Conservation Voters has endorsed U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Tempe) Tuesday in his re-election bid against Republican challenger David Schweikert, the organization announced.

"Congressman Mitchell has done a remarkable job in his first term, working across the aisle to pass meaningful legislation that promotes clean energy, energy efficiency and holds oil companies responsible," said League of Conservation Voters president Gene Karpinksi. "His hard work will help create thousands of new jobs in Arizona, cleaner air and safer water for Arizona families."

Jessica Catlin, president of the board of the Arizona LCV, also had praise for Mitchell.

"Harry Mitchell has stood up for Arizona's environment during his time as mayor and at the state capitol," said Catlin. "We knew he would take that commitment to Washington and he has delivered. We are thrilled to send him back."

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