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Abortion

Stance on Abortion

According to his campaign website Duffy said on abortion, I believe in the value and the potential of every

human life. I will vigorously defend the right to life of the unborn and our elderly, and I will activelysupport policies that offer women non-violent choices and opportunities when faced with a crisis pregnancy.As the father of six, I understand first hand the responsibilities and joys of parenthood and the gift that everychild is to our world.[Duffy for Congress,10/03/11]

Budget Issues

Called Presidential Actions Corporate Cronyism

In November 2011, at an Ashland town hall event, Duffy criticized the stimulus package and claimed it misdirected fundsaccusing the President and administration of cronyism.

Duffy said specifically of Solyndra, stimulus measures failures because they misdirected funds to entities, such as thebankrupt solar panel maker, Solyndra, instead of toward long-term infrastructure improvementsI think it's cronyism. I thinkwhen you see people with good political connections, they're the ones that get the money. [Ashland Current, 11/07/11]

Wall Street Journal: Debt Debate Puts GOP Freshmen in Fix

[Wall Street Journal, 6/29/11]

Would Not Commit to Spending Cuts or a Position on the Debt Ceiling Vote

In June 2011, after being confronted as to what spending cuts or budget-rule changed he would support, Duffy said, When Isee something thats good enough, Ill know it. [Wall Street Journal,6/29/11]

Would Only Vote to Raise Debt Ceiling If Significant Spending Cuts Are Also IncurredIn June 2011, the Wall Street Journal noted that Duffys stance on the debt ceiling was that he would vote to raise it only ifsignificant spending cuts were attached. [Wall Street Journal,6/29/11]

Impact of the Republican Budget on Medicare

According to the Energy and Commerce Committee, Ryans budget affected Congressman Duffys district in the followingways:

Increase prescription drug costs for6,200 Medicare beneficiaries in the district who enter the Part Ddonut hole, forcing them to pay an extra $61 million for drugs over the next decade.

Eliminate new preventive care benefits for125,000 Medicare beneficiaries in the district. Deny 480,000 individuals age 54 and younger in the district access to Medicares guaranteed benefits.

Increase the out-of-pocket costs of health coverage by over $6,000 per year in 2022 and by almost$12,000 per year in 2032 for the 120,000 individuals in the district who are between the ages of 44and 54.

Require the 120,000 individuals in the district between the ages of 44 and 54 to save an additional $28.0billion for their retirement an average of$182,000 to $287,000 per individual to pay for the

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increased cost of health coverage over their lifetimes. Younger residents of the district will have to saveeven higher amounts to cover their additional medical costs.

Raise the Medicare eligibility age by at least one year to age 66 or more for64,000 individuals in thedistrict who are age 44 to 49 and by two years to age 67 for362,000 individuals in the district who areage 43 or younger. [Committee on Energy and Commerce,June 2011]

Warned of Backlash If GOP Cuts Go Too Far

In February 2011, Duffy warned told The Hill newspaper that there would be a backlash if Republicans cuts went too far.

He said, I never talked about $100 billion, I talked about '08 levels and I think the conference talked about '08 levelsI see itwith my constituents. They want us to cut back, but I think it's possible to go too far . . . I think real reform is going to comewhen both parties sit down and talk about Social Security and Medicare. It's got to be a bipartisan solution. Otherwise, as we'veseen in history, both parties will snipe at each other. [The Hill, 2/15/2011]

Voted to Protect NPR Funds and Risked Conservative Backlash

In March 2011, Duffy voted against cutting funds for NPR and said he knew that vote would enrage his base. He said, Myconservative base will not be happy with this vote. Ive already heard from them. There are others who are happy with myvote. But I cant make everyone happy all the time. I want to do whats right for the district and the vote I made was the rightvote. [Business North, 3/18/11]

Believed Constituents Will Understand Budget Cuts

In February 2011, Duffy said he believes that his constituents would come to terms with the budget cuts and the long-termramifications of the federal debt. He said, "I think people, even in government in my local communities, are saying, `Yeah, weget it. We understand. We have to do something. I don't feel there's a backlash even in the district that had the benefit of DavidObey's earmarks." [Manila Bulletin, 2/10/11]Used Republican Talking Points to Advocate for Spending Cuts beyond Obamas Proposal

In February 2011, Duffy said the Presidents budget proposal did not make drastic enough cuts saying, During these difficult

times, Wisconsinites and Americans have made the tough choices and painful cuts necessary to survive and Washington shoulddo the same. This budget is simply more of the same: more borrowing, more spending and more taxes. [Green Bay PressGazette, 2/15/11]

Wanted to Defund Remaining Stimulus Dollars

In February 2011, Duffy wrote to the Daily Caller that he planned to block the use of remaining stimulus dollars. He said, Isimply disagree with the governing philosophy that the stimulus represents: that we can grow our economy by growing the sizeof government. Rescinding the remaining stimulus funds and sending it back to the treasury for deficit reduction would send animportant message to the private sector that there has been a fundamental shift in the peoples House from pushing biggovernment policies to pro-growth policies that will empower the private sector to innovate and invest. [Daily Caller, 2/08/11]

Said Hes Support Just One More Short Term Budget Bill

In March 2011, Duffy said, "I think we'll support one more" short-term spending bill but added, "I don't know after that. Wewill have to see what happens in negotiations" [Reuters,3/11/11]

Issued a Statement Praising Paul Ryans 2012 Budget

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The state's other GOP House freshman, Sean Duffy, also issued a statementpraising the budget, saying it was a "bold proposal that provides a comprehensive plan to rein in the size and scope of thefederal government, empowers the private sector to create jobs and puts us on a path to a sustainable and prosperous future, allthe while ensuring that we keep our promises to our seniors."[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,4/05/11]

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From Duffys Press Release

Our current fiscal path is unsustainable and I applaud Chairman Paul Ryan and his colleagues on the BudgetCommittee on leading where there has been an absence of serious leadership. This budget resolution is a boldproposal that provides a comprehensive plan to rein in the size and scope of the federal government, empowers theprivate sector to create jobs and puts us on a path to a sustainable and prosperous future, all the while ensuring that wekeep our promises to our seniors. [Representative Duffy Press Release,4/05/11]

Think Progress: Town Hall Citizens Confront Rep. Sean Duffy for Voting To Privatize Medicare And Defend Tax

Breaks For Rich

In April 2011, Think Progress recorded a tense interaction between Duffy and constituents at a town hall meeting in which hebickers with them over the Medicare provisions included in the House Republican budget. [ThinkProgress, 4/22/11]

Opposed Any New Reinvestment Money Jobs Creation, as in President Obamas Proposal

In September 2011, prior to President Obamas jobs plan rollout to a joint session of Congress, Duffy spoke of his oppositionto reenacting any stimulus-style funding.

He said, "What I don't want to see is massive dollars go out to 'shovel ready' projects. We tried that."

Duffy said while he supports investing in infrastructure, he believes a jobs plan has to be about more than just repairing orbuilding new roads and bridges and schools and, instead, any new jobs proposal should convey a "fundamental understandingthat government doesn't create jobs, government creates the environment for job creation." [Appleton Post Crescent,9/03/11]

Business and Consumer Issues

Op-Ed: Claimed Job Creation Was Highest Priority

In July 2011, Duffy said, Job creation is my highest priority here in Congress. That's why I won't agree to a debt ceilingincrease that attempts to solve our economic problems on the backs of our entrepreneurs and small business owners -- the very

people we need to put people back to work. [Wausau Daily Herald,7/14/11]

Said Obamas Jobs Bill Had Decent Proposals

In January 2012, Duffy told the Wausau Daily Herald, I think there were some decent proposals within the jobs plan from thepresident. [Wausau Daily Herald, 01/24/12]

Campaign and Campaign Finance Issues

Emphasized He Was Never a Politically Active Person

In October 2011, Duffy wrote in a Washington Post column, Actually, the first time I was in the Capitol building itself was

when I was a congressman-elect. [Washington Post, 10/14/11]

Moved Family to Weston/Wausau

In October 2011, Duffy announced he was moving from Ashland in the Northland to Weston, a village near Wausau so that hecould be nearer to the Marathon County Airport. He said of the move, "I can't be a good congressman if I can't be a good Dad. Ihave found myself driving in the car so much more when I was living up north. I thought I would be able to see my kids moreand be more a part of the district."

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Duffys Ashland home was on sale for $299,000 (note: that does not mean that was the sale price). [WDIO, 10/14/11]

Duffy: Born in, Raised and Will Raise His Own Children in Northern Wisconsin

In October 2011, Duffy wrote in a Washington Post column, The truth is that I was born in northern Wisconsin,raised in northern Wisconsin and came back to raise my kids in northern Wisconsin. [Washington Post, 10/14/11]

Said He Spent the Last Part of His 2010 Campaign in Wausau and Grew to Love It

In 2011, Duffy said, The last couple months of the campaign, I spent most of my time based inWausau. I truly grew to love the community, got to know it a lot better and so has Rachel. [WausauDaily Herald,10/13/11]

Claimed He Went Seven Months without Pay after Resigning as District Attorney in 2010

At a November 2011 Lincoln County town hall, Duffy said he had designed as district attorney of Ashland County during his2010 campaign and went seven months without a paycheck. [Wausau Daily Herald,11/14/11]

Praised Redistricting Map in Which He Was the Chief Partisan Beneficiary

In July 2011, Duffys office said, The map makes modest changes to reflect statewide population shifts, but unlike what theDemocrats are proposing in Illinois, doesnt make drastic partisan gerrymandering the goal.

His office added, Ultimately redistricting is the state legislatures job, though they have traditionally consulted with Congressin a bi-partisan manner. But Congressman Duffy didnt draw his own map.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted, Duffy is the chief partisan beneficiary of the map, which makes his district a fewpoints more Republican than it is now [Journal Sentinel,7/08/11]

Acknowledged 2012 Race Would Be Difficult and Would Face a Strong Democratic Challenger

In June 2011, Duffy acknowledged that he was going to receive a strong Democratic challenger in the 2012 election. He called

his sole Democratic challenger at the time, Pat Kreitlow, too liberal for the district. [Wall Street Journal, 6/29/11]Hosted 20 Public Events Since Taking Office

Duffy hosted 20 public events in his district since taking office, including nine town halls and 11 Coffees With YourCongressman.

In response to recent gaffes he made at constituent meetings, he said, Im a new congressman, so Ill make some mistakes.Though I may give some inarticulate answers, that isnt going to take me away from doing my job to talk to constituents. Weneed to have conversations. It helps me be a better congressman. [Postcrescent.com,6/27/11]

Said He Didnt Draw Redistricting MapBut Made Specific Request to Hurt Opponent

In June 2011, Duffy denied drawing the Wisconsin redistricting map with help from Paul Ryan, then subsequently stated thathe made a specific request that was reflected in the map. He said, From what Ive seen, it appears that it accomplishes thelegal goals, but again, I cant say that I drew the map because I didnt.

Duffy admitted to making a request to keep his Democratic opponents home in the district while drawing out his opponentscenter of support. He said, I said, listen, whatever you do I want to make sure Pat Kreitlow is in the district. [Fox 21,7/01/11]

Received $2,000 Contribution from Romneys PAC

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In March 2011, Cravaack received a $2,000 donation from the Mitt Romneys Free and Strong America PAC. [Politico,3/10/11]

Daily Kos and Americans United for Change Released Ad Targeting Duffy

In February 2011, the Daily Kos and Americans United for Change released a radio ad targeting Ryan for his vote to repeal thenew health care law. The ad criticizes Ryan for voting to undo the benefits in the law while receiving the health care benefitsenjoyed by members of Congress.

The ad was a 60-second spot that ran 174 times over one week on 1290 WMCS in Milwaukee, WRJN-1400 AM/WEZY-92.FMin Racine, and WCLO AM 1230/-WJVL 99.9FM in Janesville. [Daily Kos, 2/08/11]

Planned to Tell Truth and Air Disagreements

When outlining his campaign style in April, 2011 Duffy said, Im going to be honest with you, Im goingto be straight up with you and Im going to tell you that if, um, if I wanted to get all of your votes I mightcome in and say, You can have the sun and the moons and the stars and I can get money for you fromWashington DC, we dont have to scale anything back. Its all great and the picture is rosy, vote for me.Um, Im not going to do that, um, I think my job is more important than that, Im going to come and levelwith you, about what Ive seen and what Ive heard, and then we can have a good conversation. Youreopen to disagree with me and well have a gay old time.[Youtube, 04/21/11]

Supported Constitutional Amendment to Limit Campaign Spending

In January 2012, Duffy told the Wausau Daily Herald that he supported a constitutional amendment that would limit politicalspending by corporations, unions and political action committees. Duffy said You cant say I want to take away this pot ofmoney that supports this party, but I want to leave this pot intact. All the pots have to go. I would absolutely support that.[Wausau Daily Herald,01/24/12]

Supported Putting Hard Limits on Campaign Donations

In a January 2012 interview with the Wausau Daily Herald Editorial Board, Duffy said he would like to seea limit placed on the money that goes into campaigns. Duffy also said he would support a constitutionalamendment that limits corporate, union and political action committee spending meant to influencepoliticians and elections. According to the Wausau Daily Herald, Duffy said he would like to eliminatemoney from special interest groups because you don't know where the money is coming from. [WausauDaily Herald,1/09/12]

Re-election Campaign Raised More than $250,000 in Q4 2011

In early February of 2012, Duffy announced that his re-election campaign raised more than a quarterof a million dollars in the last three months of 2011, and more than $1.1 million overall. This led

Robert Mentzer of the Wausau Daily Herald to call Duffys rhetoric on money in politics seriouslyincoherent and said [i]t is sort of like if Madonna had come out against glitzy excess a couple ofweeks before her Super Bowl halftime show. [Mentzer column, Wausau Daily Herald,2/9/12]

One of the Top Recipients of Corporate Donations

In February 2012, Wausau Daily Herald columnist Robert Mentzer wrote that Duffy has raked in a lot of corporatecash and that Duffy was one of the top three recipients of corporate donations as analyzed by politicspa.com.[Mentzer column, Wausau Daily Herald,2/9/12]

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Big Donors Include the Koch Brothers and Citizens United Victory Fund

Duffy received $2,500 from the Koch PAC and $5,000 from the Citizens United Victory Fund the firm from thecourt case Duffy said hed overturn. [Mentzer column, Wausau Daily Herald,2/9/12]

Debt Ceiling

Hopeful on Debt Agreement and Touted a Bipartisan Compromise

In July 2011, Duffy said, Im hopeful that we come to an agreement on the debt. I think what we have to do is have bothparties come together and find an agreement that doesnt just work for Republicans or Democrats. We have to find anagreement that is going to work for the American people. [WAOW.com, 7/15/11]

Would Not Commit to Spending Cuts or a Position on the Debt Ceiling Vote

In June 2011, after being confronted as to what spending cuts or budget-rule changed he would support, Duffy said, When Isee something thats good enough, Ill know it. [Wall Street Journal,6/29/11]

Eight Days Before Aug. 2: Still Would Not Commit to a Spending Cut Number

On July 24, Duffy said he was not prepared to put a hard number to spending cuts that would convince him to supportincreasing the debt ceiling.

He also said that he believed in consequences of not getting spending under control as well as the consequences of theUSs credit rating being down-graded. [Wausau Daily Herald,7/24/11]

Agreed that Not Raising the Debt Ceiling Would Mean a CrisisCriticized Obamas Debt Limit Talks

In July 2011, Duffy said he believed that the aftermath of a failure to raise the debt ceiling has not been exaggerated. He said,This is serious business, there's no doubt about that.

Duffy also said he believed President Obama never planned on offering a genuine deficit proposal and that the grand bargainwas all smoke and mirrors. He said, "The president very smartly was able to say, 'Let's do a big deal, let's reform SocialSecurity and Medicare,' but he never intended . . . to do that from the very beginningI think he's snookering the Americanpeople." [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7/19/11]

Very Real Issues If Debt Ceiling Is Not Raised And Spending Cuts Not Made

In July 2011, Duffy said, " I don't believe anyone in our country today doesn't think we have to dealThere aresome very real issues that will take place in our economy if the debt ceiling doesn't get raised, and there are some realissues if we don't reduce our spending." [Wausau Daily Herald, 7/24/11]

Will Vote for Debt Limit Increase Only If Long-Term Debt and Deficit Control Is Addressed

In July 2011, Duffy said, For us, were effective in the sense that we say, OK, were going to do the responsible thing byraising the debt ceiling, but also in the long term, we get our deficit and debt under control. [Lebanon Daily Star, 7/18/11]

Op-Ed: Supported Debt Ceiling Increase with Spending Cuts, No Tax Increases

In July 2011, Duffy said, I have consistently said that if the president is willing to cut up the credit card, I'm willing to pay thebill. But I cannot agree to a debt limit increase without serious, fundamental reforms to the way Washington spends yourmoney. He also claimed, I also believe the final deal should not include massive tax hikes. Even President Obama agrees thatyou don't raise taxes in a recession. [Wausau Daily Herald, 7/14/11]

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Accused President of Deficit Smoke and Mirrors

In July 2011, Duffy acknowledged, This is serious business, theres no doubt about that, but said the presidents grandbargain proposal was smoke and mirrors. He claimed, The president very smartly was able to say, 'Let's do a big deal, let'sreform Social Security and Medicare,' but he never intended . . . to do that from the very beginning. I think he's snookeringthe American people. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7/19/11]

Called the Final Debt Ceiling Bill a Great Moment Where the Two Sides Come Together

While speaking on the House floor, Duffy called the bipartisan debt deal one of the great moments where the two sides cometogether and try to figure out how to come to a solution. [Politico, 8/01/11]

Said Independent Voters Drive Election Cycles

After voting in favor of the debt ceiling deal, Duffy said, Some dont like it, some like it, but its the independents who drivethese election cyclesThey want responsibility out of government, they want accountability out of government.[Bloomberg, 8/12/11]

Argued Debt Must Be Dealt With Today

In June 2011, Duffy said with regards to the debt If you look whats happening with our debt, you know,we owe $14 trillion, were gonna borrow $1.6 trillion this year alone, we have to get that under controlbecause if you look at the charts from the Congressional Budget Office, this debt just launches up and itsnot sustainable. And its better that we deal with it today, because if we dont do it today, you know,whether its you know, 2 years or 6 years down the road, we are gonna deal with it and its gonna bepainful.[Youtube06/08/11]

Inflation Will Increase Debt Payments to China

In April 2011, on inflation and debt Duffy said, Um, if we start to see inflation head, um, where, um, weretalking here in the back row, if you look at energy prices, if you look at food prices, um, I think inflation isnot far around the corner, we start to pay higher interest rates with that, this number is going to sky rocket,um its going to be a far larger share of the pie, um, if interest rates go up, but its a massive transfer ofwealth. We pay enough interest, uh, every week to the Chinese that would be sufficient if they wanted tobuy 3 US strike fighter jets and have 50 million dollars remaining, thats how much money we pay ininterest to the Chinese to service the debt that they own of ours. Sufficient they could buy 3 US fighter jets aweek and have 50 million dollars remaining.[Youtube,04/21/11]

Debt Will Lead to Less Opportunity

In April, 2011 on the debt Duffy said, this is massive debt and I guess I would suggest to you, uh, that

we cant continue on this course, because if we do, uh, this is going to mean, um, this is going to be aninflation, this is going to be higher interest rates, this is going to be less opportunity and less prosperity forour country, and, uh, basically this is what we leave off for the next generation. So I would submit to all ofyou that I think we have to change course, we cant let this be the future, um, for our next generation. Uh,and there are some plans in place, there are some different plans but this can be addressed, this can, thisdoesnt have to be our future. [Youtube, 04/21/11]

Does Not Support Stimulus Spending or Keynesian Economics

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In June 2011, on the stimulus and Keynesian economics Duffy said, Dave Obey was the author of thestimulus package and nearly $ 1 trillion in spending, and um, I think we see that this Keynesian EconomicTheory, where you can borrow and spend your way to prosperity, it doesnt workYou truly need toencourage people to invest in their businesses and ideas and from there they expand and grow and thatshow we create jobs in America. I think the days of stimulus spending are over.[Youtube,06/08/11]

Said Refusing to Raise the Debt Ceiling Would Have Given a Gold Ticket for Reelection to Mr. Obama

In February 2012, Duffy spoke the Washburg County Republican dinner during which he explained why Republicans agreed toraise the debt ceiling.

You shut the government down, you dont raise the debt limit, how is this President going to look when he runs against us?Some would argue that if you do that, youve given a gold ticket for reelection to Mr. Obama. And if you do that, you mighthave won the battle, but have you won the war? You gotta think about that. Theres a strategy. So not everyone, not everyonesays pushing it so far and driving the car off the cliff in the end gets you the right result. [YouTube, 2/11/12]

Note: a copy of the video is saved to the drive

District Issues

Announced Park Funding for His District

In June 2011, Duffy announced an $11,000 grant from the National Park Foundation Park Stewards Grant Program for ApostleIslands National Lakeshore. The funding will be used to give teachers immersive training in the parks mission, resources, andresponsibilities. [Ashland Current, 6/30/11]

Voted to slash park funding

On February 19, 2011, Duffy voted to reduce the National Park Services budget by $240 million for 2011, a cut of8.8 percent from the previous year. [Senate Committee on Appropriations,4/11/11; H.R. 1 Roll Call Results, 2/19/11]

Duffy Spokesman: We Will Not Comment on the Protests in Madison

In February 2011, a spokesman for Duffy said, "We're not going to comment on state politics. He's refrained from commentingon it other than to say that it's a state issue and he's got plenty to worry about trying to get Washington's fiscal house in order."[The Hill,2/24/11]

Duffy: The Protests Are Great and Democracy at Work

"I think that's great, it's the great democracy that we have in America at work. People get to voice their opinion and Iappreciate peaceful protest," the first-term congressman said over the weekend,according to NBC affiliate WJFW.[The Hill,2/24/11]

Co-Sponsored Legislation For Bridge Over St. Croix River

In May 2011, Duffy co-sponsored legislation for the construction of a bridge over the St. Croix river, connecting Minnesotaand Wisconsin. The bill was primarily sponsored by Rep. Michele Bachmann. [hometownsource.com,5/4/11]

Introduced Bill to Exempt Boondoggle Bridge from Environmental Restrictions

In July 2011, the House heard testimony on exempting the St. Croix Bridge from environmental restrictions; the bill to do thatwas sponsored by Bachmann and cosponsored by Duffy, Kind, and Cravaack. Sens. Klobuchar, Franken, and Kohl are also in

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In February 2012, when asked about the signs of an economic recovery and whether the stimulus is responsible, Duffy saidWe saw the promises made. The low unemployment rate, the millions of jobs created. But three years after that money isspent and we aren't seeing any of that.

Duffy did however admit [w]hen you spend that much money, invest that much into something you are bound to get somepositive impacts. [ABC9 WAOW, 2/20/12]

Education Issues

On Education

In October 2011 Duffy said, I believe a strong economy goes hand-in-hand with strong schools. Ourcurrent economic climate has put a strain on our public education system. Establishing pro-growtheconomic policies is the best way to generate the necessary funding for education and teacher salaries.[Duffy for Congress,10/03/11]

Energy Issues

Said Energy Sector Provided Job OpportunitiesLook to North Dakota

In June 2011, Duffy said energy jobs were a source of job opportunity. He cited oil sands jobs in North Dakota, and told theaudience, You look at energy as a whole. Its a huge boon to the economy if we pursue our energy. Its a huge revenue source.Its a huge job source and its a national security issue. [Superior Telegram, 6/08/11]

Called for All-Of-The-Above Energy Plan

In a May 2011 opinion piece, Duffy wrote Now more than ever, America needs an all-of-the-above energy plan thatincludes domestic energy sources that will put us on the path to energy independence and help create jobs. He argued drillingfor oil would also lower the cost of gas.

Duffy wrote of his support for H.R. 1231, which would open up energy-rich regions of America to sensible andenvironmentally sound exploration while also preventing future accidents like the BP Oil Spill.

Criticized Obama for Encouraging Drilling Off the Shores of Brazil

In a May 2011 opinion piece, Duffy criticized the Obama administrations support for Brazilian offshore drilling whileopposing domestic offshore drilling. [Wausau Daily Herald,5/14/2011]

Supported Bill To Sell Leases For Offshore Drilling

In May 2011, Duffy described the bill to sell leases for offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico as a good start for furtherenergy development locally.

He said, What we need is an all-of-the-above energy plan that will increase domestic energy production, create jobs and putAmerica on the path to energy independence. The bill the House passed today is a good start. House Republicans are going tocontinue to push for commonsense energy policies that include not ignore our nations energy resources. [AshlandCurrent, 5/05/11]

Claimed All-of-the-above Energy Policy Would Lower Gas Prices

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In a letter to constituents, Duffy claimed that an all-of-the-above energy plan, including drilling for oil and natural gas in theUnited States, would lower the cost of gas. [Rep. Sean Duffy Press Release, 5/12/11]

Voted against Providing Current Level Funding to ARPA-E and Renewable Energy Research

In July 2011, Duffy voted against an amendment to increase funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy(ARPA-E) by $79.6 million in the FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill. This increase was meant tomake up for the severe cut originally proposed in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill

ARPA-E is a governmental agency dedicated to high risk and high reward energy research including programs aim[ed] tosubstantially reduce foreign energy imports; cut energy-related greenhouse gas emissions; and improve efficiency across theenergy spectrum.

The bill passed 214-213. [Department of Energy, ARPA-E, accessed 1/18/12; American Institute of Physics Bulletin ofScience Policy News, 7/25/11; HR 2354, Vote #579, 7/14/11]

Even Voted to Entirely Zero out Funding for the Organization

In July 2011, Duffy was one of 81 Republicans who supported an amendment to completely eliminate funding forARPA-E programs. The amendment, offered by Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona, would have entirely zeroed out all

funding for the renewable energy research agency.

The bill failed 81-341. [American Institute of Physics Bulletin of Science Policy News,7/25/11; HR 2354,Vote #587,7/15/11]

Supported Pursuing Alternative Energy and U.S. Energy Reserves

In January 2012, Duffy said that while he understands tough sanctions against Iran could drive up gas prices, he wanted to pushforward on using the energy reserves already present in the U.S. and also to pursue alternative energy. [Ashland Current,1/17/12]

Environmental Issues

Supported Ashland Mining So Long as It Would Not Damage the Great Lakes

In November 2011, Duffy said he would support a proposed mining effort in Ashland and Iron counties so long as the GreatLakes were not negatively affected. He added that he would help send the requests of the mining company, Gogebic TaconiteLLC, through the federal regulatory process. [Ashland Current,11/14/11]

Northlanders Did Not Support Votes to Curb EPA Authority

The Natural Resources Defense Council released a poll showing a substantial majority in northern Minnesota and Wisconsinsupport EPA efforts to regulate carbon. Cravaack and Duffy voted for an amendment to strip the EPA of its authority toregulate carbon emissions, but 67% of Cravaacks constituents and 62% of Duffys said they opposed those votes. Republicanssaid the polls questions were prejudicial. [Duluth News Tribune,2/23/11]

Does Not Support Climate Change Argument

In June 2011, when asked about climate change Duffy said, You know, I think theres been a great scandalin the, within the uh, within that sector. I dont think we have good science right now. [Youtube,06/18/11]

Decrease Regulation on Enviromental Policies

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In September 2011, Duffy said, I will say do we need to be a good steward to our environment?Absolutely. Do I believe we need to put down our industry because of what you say is the threat to globalwarming. Im not necessarily with you there. In an essence, even what we do with, this is the Boiler Actissue that I brought up. If you increase our standard here in America on our industrial boilers, you will killWisconsin paper. We will still purchase paper in America, but itll be made in China. Their standards are

not like ours. And we do breath the same air, and drink the same water eventually... umm and so I want tomake sure we have a thriving economy that, as I talked about the debt that we leave off to our nextgeneration, we also leave off our environment. Make sure we have clean water and air, but Im not with youabsolutely on man-made global warming. [Box Net,09/12/11]

EPA Regulations Send Jobs to China

In September 2011 Duffy said, Is the paper industry you think important to Wisconsin? Id say it probablyis (chuckles) the EPA was coming out with a rule on industrial boiler boiler mat rules, they were gonnaincrease the standards on industrial boilers so high so high that it was gonna cost millions of dollars forour paper manufacturers to upgrade their industrial boilers. And this at a time when we've already seen

what's happened we see an incredible amount of pressure in regards to the paper industry coming fromChina and other places that you make these people increase their standards for boiler control that are alreadymore efficient and more clean than the Chinese. You make them increase these standards to an almostunattainable level, you're gonna see job loss I think here in America with our paper industry, they're gonnaship it over to China. And I think we all breathe the same air and drink the same water and if they're notdoing it cleanly in China that affetcs us and it affects our job growth here. So that's just one example of arule that's come from the EPA and we've been pushing back on. [Box Net, 09/12/11]

Promised to Look out for Great Lakes Even During Budget Cuts

During the 2011 spending cut discussions, Duffy promised to fight to defend the Great Lakes despite budget cuts. He said, "So,

I want to look more into it, see where the fundings coming from but look, I live on Lake Superior. (I know) how important theGreat Lakes are to our way of life and I'll fight for the lake." [Business North, 2/07/11]

Ethics Issues

Financial Disclosure Had Multiple Errors

In Duffys June 2011 financial disclosure for 2010, he and his wife listed assets valued between $110,011 and $400,000 andobligations valued between $210,006 and $550,000. His debt was halved since his candidate financial disclosure because,according to Duffys spokesman, Duffy did not list his mortgage on his most recent disclosure as he is not required to do so.

Duffy also failed to list several investments on his most recent disclosure form. The investments appeared on his previous formand disappeared with no indication of any transactions. Son said that he sold those investments, each worth between $1,000and $15,000, but failed to mention it on his form. Son said, They were sold during the disclosure period, and the value foreach should have been listed as 'none. Congressman Duffy is amending his candidate financial disclosure to reflect that.

Duffy did not explain why he was paid $12,312 in his final six weeks as Ashland County DA, a rate of about $2,000 a week,when he was previously paid about $1,800 a week. [Journal Sentinel, 6/22/11]

Pushed for Bridge Earmark despite Anti-Spending Stance

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In July 2011, Duffy supported the construction of a bridge that has been accused of being an earmark. The measure was co-sponsored by Rep. Bachmann. They claim the new four-lane bridge over the St. Croix River is necessary to handle increasedtraffic and that the request is not an earmark because no costs were listed in the bill. [New York Times, 7/20/11]

Went on $1,600 Heritage Foundation Trip to the Four Seasons near L.A.

In January 2011, Duffy traveled to Los Angeles for a Heritage Foundation event. The toal cost was $1,692. After the two-and-a-half day event, Duffy spent another day in Los Angeles at his own expense. His wife also attended; her expenses were$1,503.

Duffy claimed the purpose of the trip was educational meetings arranged by Heritage Foundation.. Duffy, however, missedseveral of the educational events due to his prior personal plans. According to the disclosure, Rep. Duffy missed some eventson January 27th due to late arrival because of the weather as well as some events on January 29th due to personal plans.

Duffy stayed at the $225-a-night Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village outside Los Angeles. The location was selected becausethe Ronald Reagan Presidential Librarys Centennial Celebration and the Congressional Class of 1980s 30th AnniversaryCelebration are essential themes of our retreat, according to the Foundation.

Prior to the trip, the Foundation provided a good faith estimate of $1,717, roughly equal to the actual expenses.

Duffy and his wife enjoyed an additional day in California at their own expense. They also enjoyed Los Angeles at Heritagesexpense; their personal plans apparently took precedence over the educational meetings on the conference schedule.[Duffy Travel Disclosure,2/15/11]

Staff Doctored Footage from TV Interview

In June 2011, Duffys staff was forced to remove a clip of an interview after WQOW claimed it had been doctored byDuffys staff. The doctored footage placed snippets of Duffys speech over the video, making it appear as though the stationendorsed Duffys message. The campaign said the clip was not altered to change content, but took it down at the stationsrequest. [TPM-DC,6/14/11]

Politico: GOP Freshmen Spend Big on Cars, PR

[Politico, 6/08/11]

Dodged Question on Giving Up Congressional Health Plan to Save Money

In July 2011, in response to a question about whether he would be willing to give up his taxpayer-funded insurance plan forcost savings, Duffy dodged and replied, I have consistently voted to reduce my congressional budget. But not only that, I'vesigned on to legislation to reduce congressional pay. So if we're asking all Americans to scale back, I think Congress and theirbudgets and their payments have to be on the table, too. And I have voted for that and signed legislation on that.[WAOW.com, 7/15/11]

Denied Raising His Own Pay and Blamed the Discrepancy on a Delay in the State Payroll System

In June 2011, Duffy denied raising his pay during his final six weeks as Ashland County district attorney. The state Democratic

Party accused Duffy of giving himself a raise from $1,800 to $2,000 per week in the final six weeks as Ashland County DistrictAttorney.

Duffys spokesman responded, the difference in salary reflects the payroll system for state employees. There is a lag betweenthe pay period and the payday. (Duffys) financial disclosure did not reflect the lag in payment. There was no increase in DADuffys payAs you know, state employees do not set their own salaries. Congressman Duffy did not receive a raise.[Superior Telegram, 6/24/11]

Challenged to Give Up Government Health Insurance

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In July 2011, the Council of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG) challenged the five members of Wisconsins House delegationwho voted to end Medicare to give up their government health insurance. They targeted Reps. Ribble, Petri, Duffy,Sensenbrenner, and Ryan. [The Cap Times,7/15/11]

Spent over $7,000 on Equipment in First Three Months of 2011

In the first quarter of 2011, Duffys office spent $7,755.54 on equipment. Such purchases included over $4,000 in computerequipment, nearly $1,500 in equipment purchases, and nearly $1,500 in maintenance and repairs. [Q1 Statement ofDisbursement, Jan.-March 2011]

Spent Half of Offices Transportation Costs on Himself

In the first three months of the year, Duffy spent $5,214.05, or 49 percent of all of his offices transportation costs, ontransactions made solely by him for taxis, parking, tolls, commercial transportation, lodging and private auto mileage. [Q1Statement of Disbursement,Jan.-March 2011]

Duffy Said He Will Lead by Example in Avoiding Negative Political Tone

In January 2011 in the wake of the Tucson shooting targeted on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Duffy said that he had been involved

in one of the most negative campaigns in the country and will now avoid such vitriolic language. He said, I just came throughone of the most negative campaigns in the country. I dont believe in the vitriolic negative tone that often is used, and I willlead by example. [Appleton Post-Crescent, 1/11/11]

Former Campaign Manager Now Working for Americans for Prosperity and at the Center of the Wisconsin Protests

In February 2011, Duffys former campaign manager and chief of staffleft to become Wisconsin director of Americans forProsperity, a conservative group organizing rallies and running ads in support of Walker. That group is financially supportedby the Koch Brothers, a pair of wealthy activists who push fiscally conservative causes, according to The Hill. [The Hill,2/24/11]

Duffy Hired Former Lobbyist to Work on Official Staff

In March 2011, the Center for Responsive Politics released a database showing that Duffy had hired Brian Blom to be his LD.According to CRP, Blom had previously lobbied for Van Scoyoc Associates. [Center for Responsive Politics,accessed 3/8/11]

Communications Director Left to Become a Lobbyist

In July 2011, Politico Influence reported that Duffys communications director, Daniel Son, left his office to join HamiltonPlace Strategies as a director. [Politico Influence, 7/28/11]

One of the Poorest Members of Congress

In March 2011, the Center for Responsive Politics completed a study of the finances of congressional freshman and found thatDuffy had asset numbers are below zero at their minimums but above that line for maximums meaning he may be in debt.[Washington Post, 3/09/11]

Tried to Fundraise Off of Guy Dems Love to Hate Politico Story

In March 2011, Duffy sent a fundraising email in which he exploited the Politico story saying, Democrats in Washington areready to spend millions of dollars to defeat me in 2012. In fact, theyve already started. [Duffy for Congress email, 3/18/11]

Listed Accomplishments in CongressIncluding Repealing Obamacare

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In the March 2011 fundraising email, Duffy said that, In the short time that Ive been your representative inCongress, Ive voted to repeal Obamacare, cut $10 billion in government spending, and rein in President Obamas outof control agenda. [Duffy for Congress email, 3/18/11]

Trey Gowdy Defended Duffy in a Glowing Letter to the Editor

In March 2011, Representative Trey Gowdy (SC- 04) wrote a letter to the editor in the Wausau Daily Herald praising Duffy.Gowdy wrote that Duffy is one of the most talented members of the freshman class who challenges leadership in athoughtful, constructive way and has become a trusted advisor to many of us through his service on the Financial ServicesCommittee. [Wausau Daily Herald,3/25/11]

Video Featured Duffy Complaining of Debt Despite Receiving a $174,000 Salary

In March 2011, Talking Points Memo posted a video on its website taped at an Amery, WI town hall meeting that showedDuffy telling a constituent, I struggle to meet my bills right now." The same constituent pointed out to Duffy that hiscongressional salary is "three times" his own. [Talking Points Memo,3/29/11]

Wisconsins Polk County Republican Party Demanded Video be Removed

Today, the Wisconsin Polk County Republican Party demanded Talking Points Memo remove the video of Duffy

telling constituents he struggles on his $174,000 congressional paycheck. Representatives from Duffy's office calledthe criticism "a misleading attack." [Talking Points Memo,3/30/11]

Duffy Spokesman Defended the Comments

A spokesman for Duffy said that the Congressman, "wasn't complaining, he was simply pointing out that he's nostranger to tough times." [CNN Political Ticker Blog,3/30/11]

April: Duffy - My Words Were Admittedly Poorly Chosen

In April 2011, Duffy acknowledged that he misspoke when he told constituents at a town hall meeting that hestruggled to get by on his $174,000 salary.

He said, "In context, my words were admittedly poorly chosen. I'm not going to play the political games because Ithink my constituents will judge based on my actions as opposed to press releases." [Wausau Daily Herald,4/02/11]

Accused Others of Trying to Score Cheap Political Points

In March 2011, a spokesman for said, "Our nation faces a real fiscal crisis and Congressman Duffy is committed toworking with his colleagues in the House to face these challenges head on, not score cheap political points." [JournalSentinel,3/29/11]

Average Wisconsin family Earned Just above $39,000

According to the US Census Bureau, the median income of a household in Wisconsins seventh congressional districtis $39,026. [US Census Bureau Fast Facts]

2009: Duffy Earned over $90,000

In 2009, while serving as Ashland County District Attorney, Duffy received a salary of $93,123. [Milwaukee JournalSentinel,2009]

Said He Would Support a Congressional Pay Cut

In March 2011, a spokesman for Duffy said that the congressman would support a congressional pay cut. [Eau ClaireLeader Telegram, 4/05/11]

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Pittsburg Post Gazette: Duffy Is Fogged in by Congress Insularity

In April 2011, the Pittsburg Post Gazette Editorial Board wrote, With Wisconsin's median householdincome at $49,994, Mr. Duffy's whining is sure to fall on deaf ears. He may be new to the House, but he'salready fogged in by Congress' insularity. No politician presiding over the shrinking of the middle class

should complain about struggling to pay bills while his constituents are hurting in untold ways. To do soonly proves he is living in "The Unreal World." [Pittsburg Post Gazette, 4/01/11]

Sent Fundraising Letter Explaining Salary Complaint

In April 2011, Duffy sent a campaign fundraising email addressing his complaint living off of the congressional salary. Hewrote, The fact is, I gave a clumsy answer and my political opponents jumped on the opportunity to take the unfortunatecomments way out of context. Let me be clear: I was not complaining about my congressional salary. [Duffy for CongressEmail, 4/09/11]Wrote Op-Ed Piece Explaining Salary Complaint

In April 2011, Duffy wrote an op-ed in the Wausau Daily Herald. He wrote: My comments at a town hall in Amery have

recently drawn attention and criticism. I said something foolish and it's not much more complicated than that. Whenresponding to a constituent's legitimate question about my salary, I gave a clumsy answer. Unfortunately, my choice of wordsdidn't match my sentiment. I want to serve in Congress because I am concerned about your paycheck, not mine. I know thatway too many families in our community are hurting due to unemployment and underemployment. [Wausau Daily Herald,4/08/11]

Washington Examiner: Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) interrupts, laughs at his own constituents at town hall

At an April 2011 town hall, after a constituent claimed Duffy voted for a tax cut for the wealthy, the congressman laughed athis constituent. [Washington Examiner,4/22/11]

Argued Ryan Budget Did Not Turn Medicare into a Voucher Program

Duffy argued that the Ryan 2012 Budget proposal did not turn Medicare into a voucher program but, instead, a"premium support" program. [Washington Examiner, 4/22/11]

ThinkProgress: Duffy Gets Huffy: Congressman Tells Voters Concerned With Ryan Budget To Have Your Own Town

Hall

In April 2011, a constituent confronted Duffy about changes to the Medicare system that he supported. After a bit of a debate,Duffy said to his constituent, Let me tell you what. When you have your town hall you can stand up and give yourpresentation. [ThinkProgress, 4/25/11]

Introduced Legislation Banning Insider Trading from Congress

In January 2012, Duffy authored an opinion piece in the Ashland Current, which he expressed touted the Restoring Ethical

Standard, Transparency and Responsibility in Congressional Trading Act (RESTRICT Act). The RESTRICT Act wouldrequire all members of Congress and their senior staff to move their assets to a blind trust or disclose any transaction withinthree days. The RESTRICT Act is the only way to stop any real or perceived insider trading by members of Congress. Duffywrote. [Ashland Current,01/18/12]

...Because the STOCK Act doesnt go far enough and has loopholes you can drive a truck through

Duffy criticized the STOCK Act because it doesnt go far enough and, frankly, has loopholes you can drive a truckthrough. Duffy touted the RESTRICT Act as one of those rare bills that can help restore confidence in governmentand unite common-sense Americans on both sides of the aisles. [Ashland Current,01/18/12]

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Went on Trips that Might Be Skirting Ethics Rules

According to the Stevens Point Journal, in 2011 Duffy and his wife went on a privately funded trip that might be skirtingethics rules. The trip was a three day retreat in Simi Valley, CA, sponsored by the Heritage Foundation, a think tankassociated with Heritage Action for America, a lobbying group.

Although the trip was approved by the House Ethics Committee, the fact the sponsoring groups have lobbying adjuncts mightviolate the spirit of a law that prohibits trips financed by any group that hires lobbyists. [Stevens Point Journal,3/14/12]

Duffy Spokesperson Claimed Trip Was Educational

Brandon Moody, a spokesperson for Duffy said Duffy attended the retreat for its educational value. These things areeducational; this isn't playing golf, he said. [Stevens Point Journal,3/14/12]

Claimed Earlier Statements of Financial Struggle Did Not Relate to Congressional Pay

In February 2012, Duffy told MSNBC that his earlier claims that he was struggling to pay [his] bills were in reference to theseven months between leaving his job as a district attorney and starting his job in Congress. He called the idea that he claimedto be struggling on his Congressional salary, Nancy Pelosis spin. [YouTube,2/01/12]

FEC-2011 Second Quarter

Contributions of Note:

KOCH PAC Donated $2,500. On June 27, KOCH PAC donated $2,500 to Duffys campaign committee.[Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

John Boehners Leadership PAC Donated $5,000. From April 1 to June 30, John Boehners leadershipPAC, The Freedom Project, donated a total $10,000 to Duffys campaign committee. [Duffy for Congress

Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

Friends of John Boehner Also Gave $4,000. From April 1 to June 30, Friends of John Boehner donated$4,000 to Duffys campaign committee. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report,Filed 7/15/11]

Dave Camps Leadership PAC Donated $5,000. On June 25, Dave Camps leadership PAC, CAMPAC,donated $5,000 to Duffys campaign committee. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FECReport, Filed 7/15/11]

Eric Cantors Leadership PAC Donated $5,000. On June 29, Eric Cantors leadership PAC, ERIC PAC,donated $5,000 to Duffys campaign committee. He has donated a total of $10,000 this cycle. [Duffy forCongress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

Paul Ryans Leadership PAC Donated $5,000. On June 29, Paul Ryans leadership PAC, ProsperityPAC, donated $5,000 to Duffys campaign committee. He has donated a total of $10,000 this cycle. [Duffyfor Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

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Sarah Palins PAC Donated $1,000. On June 30, Darrel Issas PAC, ISSA PAC, donated $1,000 toDuffys campaign committee. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed7/15/11]

Darrel Issas PAC Donated $2,000. On June 30, Sarah Palins PAC, SarahPAC, donated $5,000 to

Duffys campaign committee. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed7/15/11]

Exxon Mobil Corporation PAC Donated $5,000. On June 30, Exxon Mobil Corporation PAC donated$5,000 to Duffys campaign committee. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report,Filed 7/15/11]

Joint Fundraiser from Majority Victory Fund Netted over $7K for Duffy. On May 25, Duffy was given$7,113.88 from Majority Victory Fund after a joint fundraiser. According to Politico, this PAC benefits agroup of potentially vulnerable freshmen including GOP Reps. Blake Farenthold of Texas, Sean Duffy ofWisconsin, Robert Dold of Illinois and Lou Barletta and Pat Meehan of Pennsylvania. Cantor established

the committee earlier [in March], and aides familiar with the planning for the event said Cantor personallyhandpicked the lawmakers participating in the fund. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July QuarterlyFEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

Goldman Sachs PAC Gave $2,000 Contribution. On May 16, Duffy received a $2,000 contribution fromthe Goldman Sachs Group Inc PAC. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report,Filed 7/15/11]

Team 2012 Gave over $4K. On June 30, Duffy received a $4,190.05 contribution from the Team 2012PAC. This PAC is a joint fundraising PAC that also gave to Canseco, Dold, Duffy, Fitzpatrick, Hayworth,Huizenga, Renacci, Grimm, Pearce, Hurt, Schweikert and Stivers. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

Honeywell International PAC Gave $2,500 Contribution. In May 2011, Duffy received a $2,500contribution from the Honeywell International. PAC. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July QuarterlyFEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

Received Nearly $40K from Financial Services Industry. From April 1 to June 30, Duffy has received nearly $38,500 from

various elements of the financial services industry. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FECReport, Filed 7/15/11]

DONOR AMOUNT DATE

CULAC PAC $1,00006/30/2011

Independent Community Bankers PAC $1,00005/20/2011Independent Community Bankers PAC $1,00005/20/2011

CBA PAC $1,00004/26/2011

KPMG PAC $2,00005/11/2011

KPMG PAC $50004/26/2011

KPMG PAC $1,50004/26/2011

Equifax PAC $1,00005/11/2011

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Regions Financial Corporation PAC $1,00004/15/2011

Deloitte Federal PAC $2,00005/04/2011

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. PAC $2,00005/23/2011

Ernst & Young PAC $2,00005/31/2011

MORPAC $1,00006/30/2011

usbancorp PAC $2,00005/11/2011PricewaterhouseCoopers PAC $50005/31/2011

PricewaterhouseCoopers PAC $1,50006/30/2011



Morgan Stanley PAC $2,00006/05/2011

ACA International PAC $1,00006/30/2011

The Financial Services Roundtable PAC $1,00004/22/2011

Wells Fargo & Co. Employee PAC $2,00005/23/2011

Capital One Financial PAC $2,00005/11/2011

Commercial Mortgage Securities AssociationPAC

$2,00004/26/2011

Credit Suisse Securities PAC $2,00005/11/2011

MasterCard International, Inc. Employee $2,00006/30/2011

Citigroup Inc PAC $1,00006/30/2011

TOTAL $38,500

Expenditures of Note:

Paid Karl Rove & Co. $900 for Books. On May 27, Duffy paid Karl Rove & Co. in Washington, D.C. $900 for books.

[Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

Reimbursed Cheryl Sensenbrenner $210 for Ladies Luncheon Tickets. On May 31, Duffy paid Cheryl Sensenbrenner $210

for Ladies Luncheon Tickets. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed7/15/11]

Reimbursed Susan Pompeo $210 for Ladies Luncheon Tickets. On April 11, Duffy paid Susan Pompeo $210 for Ladies

Luncheon Tickets. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

Spent Nearly $4,000 on Travel Expenses. From April 1 to June 30, Duffy spent $3,738.56 on air travel, cabs, lodging andreimbursements to himself totaling $1,741.42.

During the first three months of 2011 as recorded in Duffys April quarterly report, he had reimbursed himself a total of

$4,9020.39 and spent $3,778 in travel expenses including baggage fees, cab fees, parking and plane tickets. [Duffy forCongress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

DISBURSEMENT NOTE DATE AMOUNT

Delta Airlines air travel 05/06/2011 $508.40

Sean Duffy Travel: mileage reimbursement 06/15/2011 $676.50

Glacier Canyon Lodge Travel: Room Rental 05/25/2011 $275.46

Unitemized Cab Fare Taxi Cab DC 05/11/2011 $13.00

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USAIRWAYS Travel: travel fee 05/04/2011 $11.00

Unitemized Cab Fare Taxi Cab DC 05/24/2011 $11.00

Jefferson Street Inn Travel: hotel 05/16/2011 $79.45

Sean Duffy Travel: hotel stay and reimbursement 04/22/2011 $527.28

Best Western Pluss Inn on the

Park

hotel stay 04/22/2011 $201.52

USAIRWAYS Travel: luggage 05/16/2011 $25.00

Sean Duffy Travel: travel reimbursement 06/22/2011 $537.64

USAIRWAYS Travel: Trip Insurance 05/04/2011 $29.25

Glacier Canyon Lodge Travel: Room Rental 05/25/2011 $227.36

USAIRWAYS Travel: Ticket Fee 05/04/2011 $615.70

TOTAL $3,738.56

Spent Nearly $7,000 on Catering, Dinner, Lunches and Other Food. From April 1 to June 30, Duffy spent $6,984.40 on

fundraisers and small meals. [Duffy for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

DISBURSEMENT NOTE DATE AMOUNTStevens Point Country Fundraising: Stevens Point Event 05/20/2011 $971.02

A Thyme & Place Event Catering 05/04/2011 $1230

Charlie Palmer SteakDC

Other: meal 06/19/2011 $131.1

Acadiana Restaurant Event Food 05/04/2011 $1800

Tortilla Coast Other: Food 05/16/2011 $90.85

Back When Caf Other: dinner 05/31/2011 $230.43


Event 05/27/2011 $1,037.28

Capitol Hill Club Food 05/04/2011 $51.27Charlie Palmer SteakDC

Event Deposit 05/04/2011 $750


Other: Meal 06/14/2011 $151.5

Capitol Hill Club Food 05/04/2011 $153.16

Capitol Hill Club Lunch 04/11/2011 $156.74

Capitol Hill Club Lunch 04/11/2011 $160.95

Capitol Hill Club Other: Food 04/22/2011 $70.1

TOTAL $6,984.40

Took Taxpayer Funded Trips Worth over $15,000

In just the first six month of his first term in office, Duffy has reimbursed himself $15,548.29 in taxpayer dollars for thefollowing:

$12,739.90 for commercial transportation

$819.90 for taxi, parking and tolls

$1,894.16 for lodging

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$94.33 for meals. [Statement of Disbursements of the House 2Q 2011,6/30/11]

Note: Senator Pat Kreitlow, Duffys Democratic challenger, entered the race during this second quarter reporting period.

FEC-2011 Third Quarter

Received $5,000 from KOCH PAC. On September 30, KOCH PAC gave $5,000 to Duffys campaign committee. Duffy hasnow received $10,000 from Koch PAC.

Pro-Life Organization Gave $1,000. On July 18, the FRCAction PACgave $1,000 to Duffys campaign committee

Received $2,000 ($7K for the Year) from PAC that Previously Was Fined for Receiving Prohibited Corporate and Foreign

National Contributions. On September 30, Duffy accepted a $2,000 contribution from ARDA ROC-PAC in addition to the$5,000 Duffy received from the organization earlier this year. In 2010, the FEC fined ARDA ROC-PAC $300K in civilpenalties and mad the organization transfer out almost $600K for receiving prohibited corporate and foreign nationalcontributions, misstating its financial activity on reports filed between 2003 and 2008 and soliciting contributions fromtimeshare owners through periodic billings without including required disclaimers. [Inside the Gate, 8/10/10]

Received $1,000 from Olson. On July 31, Freedom Matters PAC, the leadership PAC of Fred Olson, gave $1,000 to Duffyscampaign committee.

Received Additional $1,000 from Olson. On September 30, Olson For Congress Committee gave $1,000 to Duffys campaigncommittee.

Received $5,000 from Schock. On September 30, GOP Generation Y Fund, Aaron Schocks leadership PAC, gave $5,000 toDuffys campaign committee.

Received $1,000 from Brett Guthrie. On July 17, BRETTPAC, Brett Guthries leadership PAC, gave $1,000 to Duffyscampaign committee.

Received $1,000 from Lamar Smith. On September 30, Longhorn PAC, Lamar Smiths leadership committee, gave $1,000 to

Duffys campaign committee.

Received $1,000 from McMorris Rogers. On September 26, CMR PAC, Cathy McMorris Rogers leadership committee, gave$1,000 to Duffys campaign committee.

Received $1,500 from Bachus. On September 30, the Bachus for Congress Committeegave $1,556 to Duffys campaigncommittee.

Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea

Success Lacking in Afghanistan Bring Troops Home

In September 2011 Duffy said, I had a chance to go to Afghanistan, and I had intended on coming homesaying, ugh, we should bring our troops home immediately. I saw some things I wanted to reflect on forawhile, and I did. And I have come out and said we should start to bring our troops home, ummm we shouldstart a withdraw

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