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Summary

John C. Bear

Full Name: John C. Bear
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Bobbi; 2 children: Jack, Brynn
Home City: Lititz, PA

Recent Key Votes

SB 1263 - Prohibits Gas Drilling in Certain Areas
Legislation (Yea)

June 30, 2012 - Prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing well permits for oil and gas operations in the South Newark Basin until all of the ...

HB 2601 - Environmentally Beneficial and Energy Efficient Technologies
Legislation (Nay)

July 2, 2010 - -Specifies that if in the course of the Secretary of General Services of the Commonwealth's official duties, the secretary finds that the use of a ...

HB 708 - Recycling Program for Electronic Materials
Legislation (Yea)

June 15, 2010 - -Defines "Department" as the Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth (Sec. 102). -Defines "Covered Device" as a covered computer device and covered television device ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Reenergizing Pennylvania

John is optimistic about Pennsylvania 's future and potential for moving forward. However, much has to change. Between 1991-2002, Pennsylvania had the 5th highest real ...

Issue Position: Reforming State Government

To reenergize Pennsylvania we also need to change the direction of Pennsylvania politics and government, eliminating unnecessary waste, legislative perks, and unchecked power in leadership. ...

Issue Position: Restoring Voter Confidence

John understands that trust can be only earned over an extended period of time by confronting problems with practical solutions and being honest with your ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 PennEnvironment Positions on Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling 15%
2011-2012 Pennsylvania League of Conservation Voters Positions 15%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry General Contractors ($5,000.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

John Bear refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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