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Rep Charles Bass (NH-02)

Notable Headlines 2

Editorials 2

Budget Issues 3

Business and Consumer Issues 9

Campaign Finance Issues 10

Crime amp Public Safety Issues 11

Economic and Financial Issues 12

Education Issues 12

Energy Issues 13

Environmental Issues 14

Ethics Issues 15

Foreign Policy Issues ndash Iraq Afghanistan Iran North Korea 18

Gay and Lesbian Issues 19

Gun Issues 19

Health Care Issues 19

Immigration and Border Issues 21

Israel 21

Labor and Working Family Issues 21

Other Social Issues 22

Stem Cells 22

Tax Issues 22

Tea Party 24

Transportation Issues 25

Womenrsquos Issues 25

Miscellaneous 27

2012 Campaign 32

2

Notable Headlines

NH Groups New Fed Budget Spells End of Medicare [Public News Service 41312]

Attorney General charges 2010 Bass campaign with ldquodeliberaterdquo push-poll law violation [Union Leader

40312]

NH Attorney General files lawsuit against Bassrsquo 2010 campaign [Nashua Telegraph 40312]

With compromise plan dead Bass supports controversial Ryan budget [Union Leader 32912]

Bass and Guinta make watchdog grouprsquos ldquoMost Corruptrdquo list [Nashua Telegraph 92111]

Bass Companies arenrsquot people [Politico 82911]

A poll by Congressman Bass finds sentiment in favor of tax increases to fix the debt ceiling problem

[Keene Sentinel 71411]

Rep Bass Faces New Energy Questions [Roll Call 62311]

Editorials

WMUR Bass Should Distance Himself from Washington

In January 2012 WMUR Political Scoop published an editorial that said Bass should distance himself

from Washington to appeal to voters

Bass said he wanted to focus on lessening small business regulations decreasing the countryrsquos

dependence on foreign oil improving job creation and holding more town hall meetings [politicalscoopwmurcom 11812]

Keene Sentinel Bass Voted To End Medicare And Turn It Into A Voucher Program

In a May 2011 editorial the Keene Sentinel opined that ldquoOur purpose here is not to examine the merits of

the plan to end the government Medicare program and replace it with a voucher program for limited

private insurance [hellip] Our purpose is simply to demonstrate that in contrast to what he wrote in his op-

ed column New Hampshire 2nd District Congressman Charles Bass voted for itrdquo [Keene Sentinel 50611]

Keene Sentinel Bass Misrepresented Health Care Law

In a February 2011 editorial the Keene Sentinel criticized Bass for mischaracterizing the health care

reform law as a ldquomassive government takeoverrdquo of the industry

3

ldquoBass votes to repeal the law and says he wants to fashion a set of reforms that seem to be the very things

that are in it lsquopatient-centered health care reform that is based on improving care increasing access and

lowering costs for everyone all while ensuring that pre-existing conditions are coveredrsquo Thatrsquos from his

press release [hellip]What motivates these people to so deeply mischaracterize the things they purport to

opposerdquo [Keene Sentinel 21211]

Concord Monitor Bass Vote Bad for Health Environment

In April 2011 the Concord Monitor criticized Bassrsquo vote to deregulate greenhouse gas emissions writing

ldquoIts almost as if with the Capitol building on fire Congressman Charlie Bass called for a debate over

who has the authority to turn on the fire hose Bass who unlike many of his Republican colleagues

believes global warming is real voted this month for a bill that would forbid the EPA from regulating

greenhouse gases Congress has proven incapable of taking meaningful steps to address climate change

and Bass himself doesnt see that changing in the foreseeable future But he nonetheless objects to the

EPAs decision to regulate the emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as a threat to health

under the 1991 Clean Air Actrdquo [Concord Monitor 41411]

Budget Issues

Opposed Sequestration Cuts to Defense Spending

In April 2012 Bass along with Sen Kelly Ayotte and Rep Frank Guinta sent a letter to congressional

leadership urging both parties to work together to prevent the enaction of the automatic sequestration cuts

contained in the 2011 debt ceiling deal citing concerns that the cuts would inflict ldquosevere damagerdquo on the

Department of Defense

ldquoAll totaled defense sequestration would result in an approximately $1 trillion cut in defense spending

over the next decaderdquo Ayotte Bass and Guinta wrote ldquoThis reduction would jeopardize our national

security deprive our warfighters of the resources they need and inflict severe damage upon our defense

industrial base No statersquos defense installations would be immune including those vital to the state of

New Hampshire ndash the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Pease Air National Guard Baserdquo [Portsmouth Patch

41012]

Voted in Favor of Ryan Plan Called It ldquoGreat Statement of Principlerdquo

In April 2012 Bass voted for the FY 2013 version of Rep Paul Ryanrsquos Republican budget plan despite

also voting for an alternative budget plan based on the recommendations of the Simpson-Bowles

commission

ldquoI voted for Chairman Ryanrsquos plan because it is a great statement of principle and recognizes that our

nationrsquos unsustainable fiscal path is putting us on a collision course for higher taxes even more spending

and bigger governmentrdquo he said [Union Leader 40212]

Supported Simpson-Bowles-based Budget Plan

4

In March 2012 Bass expressed his support for a budget based on the recommendations of the Simpson-

Bowles commission The plan would consider raising the Social Security eligibility age and limiting the

growth of Medicare to gross domestic product growth plus 1 percent [The Hill 32712]

Opposed Republican Effort to Cut Spending ldquoWell Belowrdquo Debt Ceiling Agreement

In March 2012 Bass reiterated his support for the $1047 trillion spending cap set by the 2011 debt

ceiling deal and opposed Republican efforts to cut spending ldquowell belowrdquo that number in the 2013

budget

ldquoWe voted for it Thatrsquos the number we should userdquo Bass said [NY Times 31312]

Dodged Question on Ryan Plan

In November 2011 at a town hall for seniors Bass dodged a question about his support for Rep Paul

Ryanrsquos budget plan

When asked about his vote in favor of the plan by one constituent Bass did not go into specifics and said

only that it was ldquoalways his intention to preserve the status of Medicare and Medicaidrdquo The constituent

told the Nashua Telegraph he was disappointed with Bassrsquo lack of accountability [Nashua

Telegraph 112911]

Defended Vote on Ryan Budget at Town Hall Meeting

In November 2011 Bass defended his vote on the Ryan budget and said that it was his intention to

preserve the status of Medicare and Medicaid

Constituents of Bass said that they felt shortchanged at Bassrsquo lack of discussion about the health care

industry One constituent said ldquoI just wish we could get some straight information on this But instead

we got the usual dance around Wersquore facing incredible increases and on a very fixed income that really

affects a budgetrdquo [Nashua Telegraph 112811]

Supported Funds to Open Berlin NH Federal Prison

In November 2011 Bass supported the $245 billion ldquominibusrdquo legislation that included three

appropriations bills and a continuing resolution to keep unfunded parts of the government running until

December 16 The bill would also open a 1000 bed federal prison in Berlin NH

Bass whose district includes Berlin said ldquoThis is tremendous news for Berlin and New Hampshirersquos

North Country This will be a huge boost to the economic well-being of the area and Irsquom looking forward

to having the doors of the Berlin Prison open once and for allrdquo He added that he had no problem voting

for the minibus bill overall because it was consistent with the $104 trillion cap on discretionary spending

including in the Deficit Control Act of 2011

Bass said that the prison funding was not an earmark and said ldquoThis is a directive to the agency to do

something that is not specific to any project The prison will be activated because the Congress wants it

the Bureau of Prisons wants it and the people of Berlin want itrdquo [Union Leader 111711]

5

Said He Would Not Vote to Wave Sequestration If Deficit Panel Failed to Meet Goals

In November 2011 Bass said that he would not vote to wave sequestration of funds if the deficit panel

failed to meet its goals

Bass said ldquoWell I think that the specter of across the border sequestration which is what you just

described is very ugly And that is one of the persuaders if you will that members need to be willing to

work together and compromise I for one will not vote to wave the sequestration process because I really

think that we need to apply maximum pressure on all lawmakers to take difficult positions that require

courage to resolve this nations crisis - just as is going on in other countries around the worldrdquo [NPR

110411]

Voted for Final Debt Ceiling Compromise Legislation

In August 2011 Bass voted for the final debt ceiling compromise legislation the Budget Control Act of

2011

The framework would cut $917 billion in spending over a decade raise the debt limit initially by $900

billion and assign a special congressional committee with members from the House and the Senate and

appointed by congressional leadership to find another $15 trillion in deficit savings by late November

If Congress met that deadline and deficit target or voted to send a balanced budget amendment to the

states the debt ceiling would be raised an additional $15 trillion The plan guaranteed a vote on the

balanced budget amendment between October and the end of 2011

If Congress failed to take either step or debt savings of at least $12 trillion were not produced the plan

allows the president to obtain a $12 trillion debt ceiling increase That would trigger automatic spending

cuts across the government ndash including in defense and Medicare ndash to take effect starting in 2013 The

Medicare cuts would only affect Provider reimbursements The legislation included no revenue increases

The bill was passed by the full House 269-161 [Bloomberg 80111 S 356 80111]

Said Debt Ceiling Debate Was Best Opportunity to Get Balanced-Budget Amendment

In August 2011 Bass said he wanted to find a bipartisan deal to avoid default but that he remained

convinced that the debt ceiling debate is the best opportunity to get a balanced-budget amendment to the

Constitution He also said he was bothered by proposals to pass responsibility for raising the debt ceiling

to the president even if Congress is allowed an opportunity to express its disapproval

Bass said ldquoThis is our chance to get spending under control and address the constitutional issuehellipKicking

the can so to speak over to the White House is not an acceptable solutionrdquo [The Washington Post 80111]

Held Telephone Town Hall with 6500 People to Address Debt Ceiling Debate

In July 2011 Bass held a telephone town hall which 6500 people joined to listen

6

One caller said ldquoI t is absolutely disgusting the Congress and president have held the American economy

hostagehellipI will never vote for any of you [if the country defaults on its payments]rdquo

Bass responded ldquoI can certainly understand your angerhellipI ran for Congress last year because I felt the

same way you didrdquo [The Boston Globe 72811]

Voted Against Reidrsquos Debt Ceiling Plan

In July 2011 Bass voted against Sen Harry Reidrsquos plan to raise the debt ceiling

Reidrsquos plan called for raising the debt limit by $24 trillion requiring no additional debt ceiling vote until

after the 2012 election

The plan included $12 trillion in discretionary spending cuts over 10 years mandatory spending cuts of

$100 billion $1 trillion in savings from winding down combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and

$400 billion in interest savings The legislation included no revenue increases

The CBO score of Reidrsquos plan said it would reduce the deficit by $22 trillion The bill was rejected by the

full House 173-246 [New York Times 72511 HR 2693 73011]

Voted in Favor of Cut Cap and Balance Plan

In July 2011 Bass voted in favor of the Cut Cap and Balance Act legislation requiring deep spending

cuts a federal spending cap and a balanced budget amendment in order to raise the federal debt ceiling

Under Cut Cap and Balance discretionary spending in fiscal year 2012 would be reduced below fiscal

year 2008 levels except for Defense Homeland Security and Veterans affairs The plan provided a

universal spending cap after 2012 The legislation contained no revenue increases

The bill was approved by the full House 234-190 [New York Times 72111 HR 2560 71911]

Constituents Favor Revenue Increases in Debt Deal

In July 2011 Bass took an informal poll of his constituents during a telephone town hall A plurality of

the respondents ndash 49 percent to 46 percent (with five percent unsure) ndash said they favored new tax revenues

as part of a larger deficit reduction package [Keene Sentinel 71411]

Voted for Cut Cap and Balance But Said He Was Willing to Look at Any Proposal

In July 2011 Bass voted for the Cut Cap and Balance Act

Bass said ldquoWe on the Republican side have stuck our chins out and done with pride what the American

people asked us to dordquo

Bass also said hersquos willing to look at any proposal including entitlement and tax reform which are part of

the Senate plan but that it wasnrsquot the time to raise tax rates [New Hampshire Union Leader 72011]

7

Said Debt Limit Deal May Be ldquoOnly Chancerdquo to Reign in Spending

In July 2011 Bass said ldquoI will not vote for a debt limit increase which doesnrsquot include some substantive

spending cuts and reformshellipWe have the opportunity here to fulfill what we promised to voters which is

to rein in the spending in Washington and this may be our only chance to do it over the two-year cyclerdquo

[New Hampshire Union Leader 71011]

Bass Ryan Plan Not ldquoExact Answerrdquo but ldquoA Good Step in the Right Directionrdquo

In June 2011 Bass voiced his support for the Ryan budget plan what he called ldquoa good step in the right

directionrdquo Bass commented that the Republican plan was not the ldquoexact answerrdquo to the Medicare plan

ldquoBut it puts forth a plan and a framework which we can addressrdquo

He said that Republicans ldquoare faced with the challenge of selling something new lsquoThe problem is that itrsquos

easier to be against change than it is to be for ithellipEverybody understands the status quo so you donrsquot

have to sell the status quo if itrsquos workingrdquo [Concord Monitor 62111]

Sponsored Bill to Establish Committee Focused on Wasteful Spending

In June 2011 Bass introduced legislation ldquothat would establish a new select committee in the House

whose sole function would be to find ways to cut wasteful federal spending and protect American

taxpayers Bass commented lsquoThis is a common-sense proposal to get us started on a path to fiscal

responsibility and economic growth and one that we know can workrdquo [Office of Congressman Bass 61611]

Bassrsquos District one of the 10 Hardest Hit by Ryan Plan

In June 2011 a Bloomberg analysis listed Bassrsquos congressional district as one of the top 10 districts most

affected by the Ryan plan ldquoNine of the 10 districts throughout the US with the most people age 45-54 are

represented by Republicansrdquo [Office of Congressman Courtney 61511]

Bass ldquoGlobal Community will Understandrdquo if US Approaches Default on Debt

In June 2011 Bass commented on the possibility of a default if the debt ceiling is not raised ldquoThere is a

difference between strategic or technical default and default where you really donrsquot have the economy to

support the spending We are not at that point yet We could behellipBut I think the global economy will

understand that the United States has the ability to meet its obligations But itrsquos not going to be able to do

it over the long term if we canrsquot control the growth of governmentrdquo [CNNrsquos State of the Union 61211]

Bass ldquoWilling to Vote to Endrdquo Oil and Gas Subsidies

In June 2011 Bass commented on oil and gas subsidies and said ldquoIrsquom willing to vote to end that subsidy

if itrsquos part of a recognition on the part of the Democrats who support this that theyrsquore willing to look at

the real issues which is getting from $250 billion a month of deficit down to 0rdquo [CNNrsquos State of the Union

61211]

Voted Against Clean Debt Ceiling Raise

8

In May 2011 Bass voted against HR 1954 a clean federal debt ceiling raise of $24 trillion

The bill was rejected by the full House 97-318 [HR 1954 53111]

Bass ldquoNot Convincedrdquo Debt Default is the Same As ldquoReal Bankruptcyrdquo

In May 2011 the Valley News reported that ldquoUS Rep Charlie Bass R-NH is singing a Tea Party tune

when it comes to the budgetrdquo Bass said ldquolsquoIm not convinced that technical default is the same as real

bankruptcy Im increasingly convinced that this debate may be the critical debate in setting a path to a

balanced budget and reducing our nations debt and if the president is willing to start negotiating with the

House and Senate on this issue I think he can make progressrsquordquo The Valley News continued ldquoThats a

somewhat different stance from late February when Bass told the Valley News that the country lsquocant

afford to default on our obligationsrsquordquo [The Valley News 51911]

Bass Said Ryan Budget Was The Beginning Of A Discussion

In an op-ed published in May 2011 in the Keene Sentinel Bass wrote ldquoIn the recent budget resolution

that I supported we have begun the discussion by providing suggestions on how to improve Medicare

While far from a final solution this budget is the first step in a process that will and should lead to

changes based on the input policymakers receive from their constituents and other stakeholdersrdquo [Keene

Sentinel 50211]

Bass Accused Ryan Plan Critics Of Using ldquoScare Tacticsrdquo

In an op-ed published in May 2011 in the Keene Sentinel Bass wrote ldquoRecently outside special interest

groups have started a campaign to tell seniors in New Hampshire that I voted to lsquoend Medicarersquo and turn

it into a lsquovoucherrsquo program Nothing could be further from the truth and it is unfortunate that some are

using political scare tactics to try and derail a debate before it has even begun [hellip]The debate needs to be

based on facts not the distortions of those who want to use the debate for political gainrdquo [Keene Sentinel

50211]

Continuing Resolution

Congressman Charles F Bass (NH-02) issued the following statement today after the House of

Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution (HR 1473) to fund the federal government for the rest

of this fiscal year while also reducing spending by nearly $40 billion from Fiscal Year 2010 levels

Bass said This Continuing Resolution is just the first 100 yards of a 26-mile marathon While not

perfect this agreement will allow Congress to fund the government for the rest of this fiscal year and get

to work on next years budget and appro-priations process More importantly it reflects Congress

commitment to controlling spending and getting the federal government to live within its means We can

finally put the debate on this bill behind us and get back to work on pur-suing policies that strengthen our

economy and allow the private sector to create jobs [Office of Congressman Charlie Bass 41411]

Supported Funding for Local Prison

9

In April 2011 while testifying before the House Budget Committee Bass expressed the need to fund

prisons namely a prison that was built in his district in 2011

ldquoThis state-of-the-art $276 million federal prison is estimated to create more than 300 new jobs and have

a $40 million annual impact on my congressional district but right now [in 2011] it sits emptyrdquo said

Bass [thelobbynhcom 40611]

Flip-flopped on NPR Funding

In April 2011 the Concord Monitor reported that Bass had voted to de-fund National Public Radio

despite previously acting to protect the same funding in a 2005 appropriations bill

In response to an inquiry from the Monitor a Bass spokesperson said ldquoAs a longtime listener and

supporter of New Hampshire public radio broadcasting Congressman Bass recognizes the value and

quality of this noncommercial service However as we continue to work to improve the economy and

allow the private sector to create jobs we have many tough funding decisions to make as we rein in the

uncontrolled spending of the past couple of yearsrdquo [Concord Monitor 40311]

Voted Against Amendments to Defund EPA

In 2011 Bass voted against amendments that would block funding to modify the national primary

ambient air-quality standard classify fossil fuel combustion waste as hazardous material and implement

mining regulations from the EPA

He also voted against defunding the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the National

Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) [The Hill 022211]

Bass Voted To Eliminate Federal Funds for Memorial Bridge

In February 2011 Bass voted to eliminate federal spending for numerous projects including New

Hampshirersquos Memorial bridge New Hampshire and Maine officials expected about $20 million from the

federal government to help replace the aging Memorial Bridge Bass said ldquoClearly the Memorial Bridge

in Portsmouth should be a priority for the New Hampshire delegation to preserve and I will certainly

work with Sen Jeanne Shaheen Sen Kelly Ayotte and Congressman Frank Guinta to make sure that

happensrdquo [WMUR 22211]

Bass Voted Against Amendment Cutting $450 Million In F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Back- Up Engine

In February 2011 Bass voted against an amendment which would cut $450 million in building a back- up

engine for F- 35 Joint Strike Fighter Bass voted in favor of continued funding for the engine because he

also ldquosupports competition within the programrdquo said his spokesman Stephanie Dubois [Union Leadercom

21811]

Business and Consumer Issues

10

Worked to Keep SBIR Program in Place

In December 2011 Bass sought to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program

which gives competitive research and development grants to small businesses across the country

Bass said ldquoThis program has been authorized by a series of short-term extensions over the last several

years and I support a long-term reauthorization that will give the federal government and small

businesses applying for the grants more certainty in the planning process With small businesses creating

the majority of new jobs in our state it only makes sense to preserve programs like SBIR that help them

expandrdquo [Charlie Bass E-Newsletter 12911]

Voted for REINS Act

In December 2011 Bass voted for the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act

which would require Federal agencies to submit regulations with an annual economic impact of $100

million or greater to Congress for approval The bill passed the House by a vote of 241-184

Bass said ldquoAny small business owner in New Hampshire can describe the endless federal state and local

regulations they must comply with some of which are unnecessary or overly burdensome and hamper

expansion and growth Unelected bureaucrats who cannot be held accountable by the American people

like Members of Congress can through elections have been implementing rules and regulations at an

incredible rate The Administrationrsquos December 2010 report on federal regulations listed more than 4200

regulatory actions under development alone This bill will promote a more transparent and accountable

rulemaking process in our federal government and ensure the American people have a voice in the

processrdquo [Charlie Bass E-Newsletter 12911]

Bass Companies Are Not People

In 2011 Bass responded to a question at a town hall meeting regarding Mitt Romneyrsquos comments on

corporations by saying I dont believe that companies are peoplerdquo [Politico 082911]

Opposed Government Regulation of the Internet

In 2011 Bass cosponsored of HJRes 37 which would void the FCCrsquos net neutrality rules that propose

allowing government regulation of the Internet

ldquoThe FCCrsquos rules to regulate the Internet threaten to strangle this engine of technological and economic

growth by stifling innovation and creating unnecessary uncertaintyrdquo [The State Column 031611]

Campaign Finance Issues

Challenger Raised $325000 in Fourth Quarter

In January 2012 Ann Kuster reported that she raised $325000 in the fourth quarter of 2011 Kuster ended

2011 with ldquowell overrdquo $800000 in cash according to her campaign [Roll Call 11212]

11

Bass I Donrsquot Support Super PACs In January 2012 Bass said he did not support the existence of ldquoSuper PACsrdquo which were created

following the Supreme Courtrsquos ruling in Citizens United v FEC ldquoSad to say without getting into the constitutional issues the Supreme Court has greatly broadened the

definition of the First Amendment so that these Super PACs can sort of operate outside of the political

structurerdquo he said ldquoItrsquos bizarre that we have a campaign campaign committees party committees every

penny has to be accounted for and reported every 10 days and so forth and yet therersquos this whole other

political advocacy world thatrsquos completely unregulated and I donrsquot support that but itrsquos thererdquo [NPR

10412]

Opponent Kuster Raised $360000

In October 2011 Kuster reported raising around $360000 in the third quarter 89 percent of Kusterrsquos

money was received from individuals Bass has yet to release his third quarter fundraising table [Politico

101011]

Spent $7920 of Campaign Money at Vineyard Vines

In August 2011 Bass spent $7920 worth of campaign funds at Vineyard Vines and categorized the

expense as donor gifts without specifying what the gifts were

Bassrsquo spokesman said that ldquoWe simply purchased some gifts for donors Theyre New Hampshire

themed Vineyard Vines is a Connecticut-based retail company specializing in neckties shirts and tote

bags with bright colors and whale patterns [Concord Monitor 082911]

Reported Campaign Contributions from Boehner Cantor and Ryan

In July 2011 Bass reported $2000 in campaign contributions from the CEO of New England Wood

Pellet Steven Walker $4000 from Friends of John Boehner $10000 from Rep Eric Cantorrsquos ERIC

PAC $5000 from Rep Paul Ryanrsquos Prosperity PAC and $1000 from Halliburton Bass also reported

$229250 in individual payments [Bass Victory Committee 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report Filed 71511]

Topped by Democratic Opponent in Fundraising

In July 2011 Bassrsquos office reported that the Congressman had raised $303000 during the second

fundraising quarter a record for the Congressman Democratic candidate Annie Kuster topped Bassrsquos

fundraising with $365000 during the same quarter [Politico 70711]

Crime amp Public Safety Issues

Bass Wrote Letter To Federal Bureau of Prisons Requesting Funding For Berlin Prison Blamed

Democratic Congress For Lack Of Funding

12

According to the Associated Press in May 2011 ldquoNew Hampshire Congressman Charles Bass is urging

the Federal Bureau of Prisons to redirect any available funds from this fiscal year to open the vacant

prison in Berlin Bass a Republican wrote a letter Thursday to William Dalius assistant director of the

bureau He noted that the prison is expected to have a $40 million annual impact on the North Country

and will provide 300 jobsrdquo In his letter Bass wrote ldquoIt is unfortunate this brand-new federal prison in

Berlin is sitting vacant right now because Congress couldnt do its job and pass a budget or any of the

spending bills last yearrdquo [Associated Press 5611 Office of Congressman Bass 50611]

Berlin Prison Money Was Originally Included In Senate CR But Not In House CR

In March 2011 the Associated Press reported that the funding for the Berlin Federal prison ldquowas not

included in the House version of the budget and its been eliminated in the latest budget proposal from the

Senate The initial amount allocated in the Senate version was $285 millionrdquo [Associated Press 31611]

Aide Said Bass Was Working To Get Prison ldquoFunded As Soon As Possiblerdquo

In a March 2011 article about the lack of funding for the Berlin Federal prison in the 2011 federal budget

a Charlie Bass spokeswoman Stephanie DuBois said Bass ldquolsquostrongly supports the Berlin federal prison

and recognizes the positive impact it has had and will continue to have on the Berlin community [hellip] He

is working with the rest of the New Hampshire Congressional delegation to determine the best means to

get this project funded as soon as possiblersquordquo [Associated Press 31611]

Supported Building of Federal Prison in District

In 2011 Bass supported building a federal prison in his district A spokeswoman for Bass said that he

strongly supports the Berlin federal prison and recognizes the positive impact it has had and will

continue to have on the Berlin community

The money was not included in the House version of the FY 2011 budget and its been eliminated in the

latest budget proposal from the Senate [bostoncom 031611]

Economic and Financial Issues

Education Issues

Visited Reading Program He Voted to Cut

In September 2011 Bass visited Reach Out and Read a childhood literacy program that he voted to cut

funding for

Regarding the program Bass said ldquoJust because I voted to reduce funding for this program doesnt mean I

dont support the ideas underlying it We just need to make decisions in Washington with respect to

budget priorities [wmurcom 092911]

13

Supported Budget Cuts to Local Head Start Programs

In 2011 Bass supported HR 1 the House budget bill that cut nearly $61 billion from the 2011 federal

budget The Union Leader reported on the effects of that vote to Head Start education in his district

Rebecca Johnson director of family services at the Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack

Counties Inc said the 22 percent reduction for Head Start and Early Head Start programs in the House

resolution would eliminate 416 children currently in the program and 135 jobs and would close 27

classrooms

The group also said the cuts would mean 700 fewer youth service participants would receive Workforce

Investment Act job training and the 21000 New Hampshire students receiving Pell Grants will receive

less money And if the cuts are approved they said school districts will receive $333 million less to help

educate the disadvantaged [Union Leader 32311]

Energy Issues

Attacked by Opponent on Support for Big Oil

In February 2012 Democratic opponent Annie Kuster and her campaign released a statement blasting

Bass and his support for big oil companies

ldquoWhile families are struggling on tight budgets itrsquos getting harder to fill the gas tank and Congressman

Bass is giving taxpayer subsidies to big oil companies that are already making record profitsrdquo said

Garrick Delzell Annie Kusterrsquos Campaign Manager ldquoFamilies here in New Hampshire are already

tightening their belts and the last thing they want is to continue giving billions of dollars in subsidies to oil

companies Congressman Bass not only continues to support the subsidies he is getting rewarded for his

support with campaign cashrdquo [kusterforcongresscom 22412]

Supported Increase in Federal LIHEAP Funding

In November 2011 Bass supported an increase in LIHEAP funds after the Senate and House proposed

$36 and $34 billion in funding for the program respectively Bass had previously sponsored an

amendment that called for a $50 million increase in LIHEAP funding in February 2011

ldquoI have always been a strong supporter of this valuable programrdquo Bass said ldquoCongress is continuing its

work on the funding bill for the remainder of this fiscal year and thus the final funding levels for LIHEAP

are not yet setrdquo [Nashua Telegraph 110711]

Formed Congressional Biomass Caucus

In July 2011 Bass formed the first Congressional Biomass Caucus with Rep Peter Welch The formation

of the council was praised by the Biomass Thermal Energy Council of which New England Wood Pellet

is a founding member [renewablenergyworldcom 71411 biomassthermalorg accessed 71411]

14

Opposed Northern Pass Project

In 2011 Bass opposed the Northern Pass Project as it was currently proposed an infrastructure project

that would carry hydroelectric power from Canada to southern New England The project was lauded as a

clean energy alternative to oil

In a letter to Secretary of Energy Chu Bass said he wanted the energy department to study alternatives to

building towers along a 140-mile route through New Hampshire including burying the lines or using

existing rights-of-way [forbescom 40811]

ldquoDidnrsquot Knowrdquo He Could Work on Energy and Health Policy

In a 2011 interview Bass said that during his previous twelve years in Congress he didnt know he

could work on energy policy or health care For every single one of those 12 years Bass served on the

House Energy and Commerce Committee

There are a lot of things that I thought that I didnt know I could do when I was there before that I

realized I could do after I left and now I have a chance to do now that I am back there said Bass

When asked for specifics he continued Like uh energy like health care[WMUR 31911]

Environmental Issues

Opposed Keystone Pipeline Bill

In February 2012 The Hill reported that the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved

legislation that would reverse Obamarsquos rejection of the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline Bass opposed the

legislation [The Hill 20712]

Opposed TRAIN Act

In September 2011 Bass opposed the TRAIN Act which would limit the power of the EPA to regulate

certain types of air pollution

Bass said that New England needed the additional environmental protection stating that ldquoThe Clean Air

Act has been instrumental in protecting our environment and reducing toxic air pollutants New

Hampshire and the rest of New England need environmental protections that are already in place to be

implementedrdquo [seacoastonlinecom 092811]

District Received $18 Million in EPA Grants

In June 2011 the EPA announced it was providing $18 million in Brownfields grants to New Hampshire

communities ldquoto assess cleanup and redevelop abandoned or contaminated properties

15

Bass commented ldquoThese Brownfields grants will help to mitigate hazardous materials and revitalize sites

in Bristol Concord and the Capital Region helping to keep New Hampshirersquos communities safe and

cleanrdquo [Office of Congressman Bass 60711]

Voted to Deregulate Green House Gases as Air Pollutants

In 2011 Bass supported The Energy Tax Prevention Act The act amends the Clear Air to state that

greenhouse gases are not air pollutants and therefore can not be regulated by the Environmental

Protection Agency

ldquoThis legislation is about restoring legislative authority to its rightful owner ndash Congress ndash and prohibiting

a regulatory agency ndash the EPA ndash from implementing policies without proper authorityrdquo [The State Column

031611 opencongressorg accessed 032111]


In April 2011 the Concord Monitor criticized Bassrsquo vote to deregulate greenhouse gas emissions

writing ldquoIts almost as if with the Capitol building on fire Congressman Charlie Bass called for a

debate over who has the authority to turn on the fire hose Bass who unlike many of his

Republican colleagues believes global warming is real voted this month for a bill that would

forbid the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases Congress has proven incapable of taking

meaningful steps to address climate change and Bass himself doesnt see that changing in the

foreseeable future But he nonetheless objects to the EPAs decision to regulate the emission of

carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as a threat to health under the 1991 Clean Air Actrdquo [Concord Monitor 41411]

Ethics Issues

Lawsuit Filed Against Bass by NH Attorney General

In April 2012 the New Hampshire Attorney Generalrsquos office filed a lawsuit against Bassrsquo 2010 campaign

for allegedly violating state laws by engaging in push polling without proper disclosure

ldquoAccording to the attorney generalrsquos office a script used on calls to 400 state residents in September 2010

credited the call to the National Republican Congressional Committee rather than the Bass Victory

Committee which coordinated the callsrdquo The calls posed negative questions about Bassrsquo opponent Ann

McLane Kuster

The maximum penalty for the violations is $400000 [Nashua Telegraph 40312]

Denied Push Poll Allegations

In April 2012 Bassrsquo campaign denied that Bass violated push polling laws during the 2010

campaign

16

Scott Tranchemontagne a spokesman for Bass said the poll in question was a legitimate

ldquomessage testing surveyrdquo that tested attitudes and opinions among a small sample of voters not a

push poll [necncom 40412]

Backed Bill to Ban Congressional Insider Trading

In November 2011 Bass became one of many politically vulnerable members of Congress to co-sponsor

legislation to ban congressional insider trading [The Hill 112411]

Said He Would Not Defend Any Member of Congress Who Participated in Insider Trading

In November 2011 Bass responded to the 60 Minutes piece on members of Congress who participated in

insider trading by saying he would not defend any member who participated in such activity

Bass said ldquoWell first of all in my own situation my assets are in non self-directed accounts and I do

believe I donrsquot know the details of any of these alleged trades that may have occurred but I would

suggest in some instances those trades may have been controlled by entities that didnrsquot werenrsquot under the

control of the members of Congress But again Irsquom not going to defend any member of Congress who

acts upon inside information in order to make money That would be absolutely totally inappropriate

Thatrsquos not the reason why wersquore hererdquo [WGIR-AM 111511]

Condemned Colleagues Who Used Stock Trade Intelligence for Personal Gain

In November 2011 Bass criticized his colleagues who used stock trade intelligence for person

profit

Bass said ldquoIn my own situation my assets are in non-self directed accountsrdquo Not all of his assets

are in self-directed or revocable trusts and he still had privately-held holdings under his control

including $1 million in stock with the New England Wood Pellet in Jaffrey

A spokesman for Bass said ldquoAny account Congressman Bass has that is filled with publicly

traded stocks is not self directed For example he has no control of the underlying assets that

make up the mutual funds (which we list by name) or the trust With NEWP Three Twins Ice

Cream and QM Power while these are self directed they are also non-publicly traded stock so

they are not sold in the same manner as stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and are

properly disclosed according the rules listed on the disclosure sheetrdquo [thelobbynhcom 112011]

Named One of Congressrsquo Most Corrupt Members

In September 2011 Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington named Bass to their list of the

most corrupt members of Congress CREW claimed that Bass ldquomisused his position by seeking

preferential treatment for his nephewrsquos business (New Hampshire Wood Pellets) a New Hampshire-based

company that produces wood pellet fuel for use in heating systemsrdquo According to CREW Bassrsquo personal

financial disclosure forms did not accurately portray the reality of his interest in the company Bass did

not comment on the CREW report [Union Leader 092211]

Bass Recognized by Biomass Trade Organization

17

In July 2011 the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) recognized Bass and Rep Peter Welch for

their efforts in forming the Congressional Biomass Caucus ldquoWe strongly support the creation of the

Biomass Caucus and commend the leadership of Rep Bass and Rep Welchrdquo the organization said in a

release [BTEC Press Release 71411]

New England Wood Pellet is Member of BTEC

As of July 2011 New England Wood Pellet was listed as both a ldquoFounding Memberrdquo and

ldquoSustaining Memberrdquo of the Biomass Thermal Energy Council according to the organizationrsquos

website As a ldquoSustaining Memberrdquo NEWP has ldquocontributed at least $12500 in support of

BTECs missionrdquo [BTEC Website accessed 71511]

New England Wood Pellet General Manager is BTEC Chairman

As of July 2011 New England Wood Pellet general manager Charlie Niebling was listed as

chairman of the Biomass Thermal Energy Council according to the organizationrsquos website [BTEC

Website accessed 71511]

Bass Received $2000 from New England Wood Pellet CEO

On June 30 2011 Bass received a $2000 campaign contribution from Steven Walker CEO of New

England Wood Pellet [Bass Victory Committee 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report Filed 71511]

Connected to Company Suspended by SEC

In June 2011 the SEC temporarily suspended Laidlaw Energy Group Inc from trading Laidlaw is a

biomass firm with ties to Bass ldquoWhen the Concord Monitor first looked into the SEC suspension order

Bass was listed as a senior adviser and nonvoting member of Laidlaw on both the companyrsquos website and

his ownrdquo though Laidlaw and Bass said that professional ties had been severed upon Bassrsquo election to

Congress Bass was formerly a consultant to Laidlaw and his ex-chief of staff is the political and public

relations advisor for Laidlaw [Roll Call 62311]

Faced More Allegations over New England Wood Pellet

In June 2011 Bass again fought allegations over his promotion of New England Wood Pellet a biomass

firm in which he was invested Bassrsquo campaign manager said a letter in which Bass invited the CEO of

the firm to New Hampshire ldquoproves only that Bass was attempting to promote alternative energy lsquoin

generalrsquordquo His office denied any conflict of interest and said ldquohis financial investments in NE Wood

Pellet occurred in January 2007 after he left Congressrdquo [Roll Call 62311]

Bass Accepted Campaign Donations from Utility Company with Pending Project in District

In June 2011 The New Hampshire Union Leader reported that Northeast Utilities had donated $9000 to

Bass in the 2010 election cycle Northeast Utilities is the parent company of Public Service of New

Hampshire a utility company proposing to build a $12 billion transmission line through New Hampshire

18

called the Northern Pass Project Bass has come out in opposition to the project which is currently under

study in the NH state Senate [The New Hampshire Union Leader 61211]

1998 Supported Ban on Issue Advocacy Commercials Within 60 Days of Election

In 1998 Bass said that he supported bans on issue advocacy commercials by outside groups within 60

days of an election Later Bass had American Action Network running ads on his behalf in his 2010 race

against Ann Kuster

On a 1998 questionnaire Bass indicated that he supported banning issue advocacy commercials by

outside groups within 60 days of an election

[Bass Political Awareness Test 1998]

Foreign Policy Issues ndash Iraq Afghanistan Iran North Korea

Supported Reducing Troop Presence in Afghanistan

In February 2012 Bass voiced his concern over the number of troops in Afghanistan

ldquoAs I have said before itrsquos time we reduce our presence in Afghanistanrdquo said Bass ldquoHaving visited the

country several months ago I have serious concerns about our present mission thererdquo [unionleadercom

22812]

Said Success in Afghanistan Would Come When Afghanis Took Over Country and Pakistan

Became a Partner

In November 2011 Bass returned from a trip to Afghanistan and said that success would be defined by

Afghanis taking over their country and having Pakistan as a partner

Bass said ldquoThe Afghanis have to want to win this war If this operation is ever going to be a success then

there has to be a different paradigm with Pakistanrdquo Bass said that he was skeptical about the role that

Karzai would play in the transition and believed that Karzai was ldquoconfined to his palacerdquo [wmurcom

111411]

Pledged ldquoNeverrdquo to Cut Funding For Troops In Field But Said US Must ldquoRedefinerdquo Mission in

Afghanistan

In June 2011 Bass commented ldquoI will never vote to cut vital funding for our troops in the field but I will

vote to force Congress and the administration to take a thorough look at our involvement in the region It

is time we redefine our purpose in Afghanistan and start reducing our military presence thererdquo [Concord

Monitor 61311]

19

Gay and Lesbian Issues

Gun Issues

US Chamber Bass Will Fight ldquoObamacarerdquo

In February 2012 the US Chamber of Commerce praised Bass in a television ad for his ongoing ldquofightrdquo

against Obamarsquos policies Citing Bassrsquo voting record on the budget and spending the Chamber invited

constituents to call Bass and encourage him to combat Obamacare and spending [YouTube uploaded

20812]

Supported Bill To Grant Recognition of Concealed Carry of Firearms Across State Lines

In November 2011 Bass supported a bill that would grant recognition of concealed carry permits of

firearms across state lines The bill would transfer more power to the federal government over states [Union Leader 111811]

Health Care Issues

Introduced Bill to Help Breast Cancer Research

In October 2011 Bass introduced a bill which would work to end breast cancer

The legislation would create a commission to help identify scientific advances and streamline research to

prevent duplication of work The commission would have three years to make a difference or else it

would be disbanded The goal was to wipe out breast cancer by 2020 Bass said ldquoTo put it in legislative

terms this is really a bipartisan issue Cancer does not discriminate and every family has been affected in

some way or another by cancerrdquo [wmurcom 101211]








Bassrsquos District One of the 10 Hardest Hit by Ryan Plan

20




Bass On Saving Medicare Cut Benefits Raise Medicare Tax Or Some Combination

In May 2011 the Eagle-Tribune reported that Bass defended the Ryan budget ldquoRyans proposal has the

potential to extend the life of Medicare another 40 years Bass said lsquoThis is a trust fundrsquo he said lsquoYou

can cut benefits raise the Medicare tax some combination of the two or do nothing We cant do

nothingrsquordquo [Eagle-Tribune 52111]






Sentinel 50211]

Bass ldquoI Will Never Support Ending Medicare Or Turning It Into A lsquoVoucherrsquo Programrdquo

In an op-ed published in May 2011 in the Keene Sentinel Bass wrote ldquoI will never support ending

Medicare or turning it into a lsquovoucherrsquo program which would merely give seniors a check and force them

to fend for themselves to find health care coverage I believe any Medicare proposal must have

guaranteed coverage and safeguards to ensure seniors are getting the health care they have paid for and

earnedrdquo [Keene Sentinel 50211]


In a May 2011 editorial the Keene Sentinel opined that ldquoOur purpose here is not to examine the

merits of the plan to end the government Medicare program and replace it with a voucher program

for limited private insurance [hellip] Our purpose is simply to demonstrate that in contrast to what

he wrote in his op-ed column New Hampshire 2nd District Congressman Charles Bass voted for

itrdquo [Keene Sentinel 50611]

Bass Criticized Over Vote for Privatizing Medicare

In April 2011 Bass was criticized by attendees at a town hall meeting over his vote for Rep Paul Ryanrsquos

budget plan ndash specifically the planrsquos changes to Medicare

According to Time Magazine ldquoThe first question out of the gate during his Wednesday town hall

in Hillsborough NH was about his vote for Paul Ryanrsquos budget And the second And the third and the

fourth fifth and sixth questions [Time 42111]

According to the LA Times ldquoWhat is [Bassrsquo] rationale for wanting to change Medicare to a voucher

system questioners demanded to know How is this going to lower premiums If the idea is to cut the

deficit why does the Republican budget plan offer tax breaks for the wealthyrdquo

21

When Bass attempted to defend his vote a group of constituents pushed back forcefully ldquoHe struggled to

defend the GOP plan vigorously once mischaracterizing a key element By the time he left he seemed

less than wedded to the details lsquoIf there are certain facets of the budget that are manifestly unpopular I

think that should be taken into consideration but its too soonrsquo he said lsquoThis is the beginning of a long

conversationrsquordquo [Los Angeles Times 42311]









Immigration and Border Issues

Israel

Labor and Working Family Issues

Supported Extension of Unemployment Benefits

In February 2012 Bass said he supported an extension of unemployment benefits but also supported a

Republican initiative that required drug screening and a high school equivalency diploma [Berlin Daily

Sun 21412]

Targeted by Protesters to Pass American Jobs Act

In November 2011 a small group of people protested in downtown Nashua to encourage Bass to pass the

American Jobs Act which protest organizers said would add jobs in the education construction and

emergency service industries [Nashua Telegraph 111011]

Praised New Job Corps Center in Manchester

In August 2011 Bass attended the opening of a new Job Corps center in Manchester and praised the

project

22

Bass said that ldquoequipping young people in New Hampshire with the skills they need to make positive and

successful contributions to our state will help the private sector create jobs and grow the economy

[wmurcom 081011]

Other Social Issues

Bass Sponsored Bill To Expand Boundaries Around Military Funerals In Response To Westboro

Baptist Church

In April 2011 the Concord Monitor reported that Bass sponsored The Sanctity of Eternal Rest for

Veterans Act which ldquowill increase the boundary at the service to 300 feet and along access routes to 500

feet It would also double the length of quiet time before and after the event [hellip]Bass said he was

inspired by a 2007 New Hampshire law enacted after religious protesters from the anti-gay Westboro

Baptist Church in Kansas protested at the funeral of an Army captain from Hampsteadrdquo [Concord Monitor

43011]

Stem Cells

Tax Issues

Supported Extending Payroll Tax Cut with Offsets

In February 2012 Bass said he supported extending the payroll tax cut but believed the extension should

be offset by cuts in spending and programs [Berlin Daily Sun 21412]

Cosponsored Legislation to Repeal ldquoDeath Taxrdquo

In December 2011 Bass cosponsored HR 1259 which would repeal the estate tax after property passed

down a generation

Bass said ldquoAnyone who has ever had a family business or farm passed along to them after a loved one

dies knows how costly it can be to meet the financial obligations of paying the federal estate tax This tax

amounts to double taxation and disproportionately affects many small businesses which are often times

passed along to generations of family members Currently the death tax rate is 35 percent which is set to

expire at the end of 2012 If Congress does nothing the rate will revert to 55 percent in 2013 I have long

supported eliminating this costly and burdensome tax as a way to grow the economy and create jobs Itrsquos

estimated that one million jobs would be created if we permanently repealed the death tax and I hope

Congress can act on it sooner rather than laterrdquo [Charlie Bass E-Newsletter 120911]

Signed Letter to Encourage Leadership to Act on Repatriation

In December 2011 Bass signed a letter to GOP leadership to act on repatriation of overseas capital

23

The letter said ldquoEstimates have shown that at least $14 trillion in foreign earnings are kept overseas

because of the uncompetitive tax policies here in the US Unlocking this capital has the possibility of

creating over 29 million new jobs and increasing GDP by nearly $360 billionhellipAs negotiations continue

with the White House and Congressional Democrats on a number of expiring tax provisions

appropriation bills and comprehensive tax reform we strongly urge you to consider repatriation tax

policy this session to stimulate the economy and get Americans back to workrdquo [Frank Guinta Press Release

120611]

Thought About Scrapping Pledge to Oppose Higher Taxes in All Cases

In November 2011 Bass considered scrapping his pledge to oppose higher taxes even if he was hurt

politically by the decision

Bass said he pledged to ldquodefend America against enemies both domestic and foreign And [he]

consider[ed] the debt crisis in this country to be a real threat to the future of Americardquo [Politico 111811

Huffington Post 111711]

Did Not Consider Political Implications of Signaling Openness to Revenue Increases

In November 2011 Bass said that he did not consider the political implications of signaling openness to

revenue increases

Bass said ldquoI really ran to make big decisions not to win electionsrdquo He said that if the deficit reduction

panel released a plan putting the country ldquoon a sustained path back to fiscal responsibility and it costs

[him] the election next year [hersquoll] die a happy manrdquo [Concord Monitor 110611]

Said Raising Taxes Would be Dangerous But Tax Deductions Should be Examined

In November 2011 Bass said that it would be bad policy to raise taxes but he said that the deficit

reduction panel should consider eliminating tax deductions

Bass said ldquoI dont want the committee to rule out revenues if they have a plan that brings this nations

debt under controlrdquo In addition Bass said that recommending only the required level of deficit reduction

ldquowill not satisfy the outside worlds expectation for success in honestly addressing the disparity between

revenues and expenditurerdquo [Concord Monitor 110611]

Would Support Revenue Increases from Deficit Panel Despite Signing Grover Norquist Tax Pledge

In November 2011 Bass said that he believed in the Grover Norquist tax pledge but did not think ldquothat

debts and deficits [could] continue on its current courserdquo

Bass said ldquoI have to make a choice if the committee comes up with a big deal if you will that includes

revenue increases that may be in conflict with the Grover Norquist tax pledge I would only point out that

at the beginning of this year I took a pledge to uphold the Constitution of the United States and defend

America against enemies both domestic and foreign And I consider the debt crisis in this country to be a

real threat to the future of Americardquo [NPR 110411]

24

Bass Would Accept Revenue Increases Based on Level of Spending Cuts

In November 2011 Bass said that the right mix of taxes and spending cuts was ldquoa risk [he was] willing to

takerdquo

Bass said that ldquoMy willingness to accept revenue increases is directly related to the quality and levelrdquo of

the spending cuts recommended by the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction [Bloombergcom 110211]

Bass All Options On Table to Reduce Deficit

In November 2011 Bass asked the Congressional ldquosuper committeerdquo to set its budget cut targets to four

trillion dollars

Although Bass pledged not to support any net tax increases he said ldquoI donrsquot believe in raising taxes Irsquove

been against that ndash raising taxes for a long time but Irsquom also not going to allow any view on a particular

issue to stop me from supporting a plan that will save this nationrdquo [nhprorg 110211]

Signed Letter Saying He Was Open to Tax Increases

In November 2011 Bass was one of 40 Republicans to join 60 Democrats in a letter to the Congressional

ldquosuper-committeerdquo that said ldquoall optionsrdquo should be included in a deficit reduction package including

increasing revenues

The letter stated ldquoTo succeed all options for mandatory and discretionary spending and revenues must be

on the table In addition we know from other bipartisan frameworks that a target of some $4 trillion in

deficit reduction is necessary to stabilize our debt as a share of the economy and assure Americarsquos fiscal

well-beingrdquo [thinkprogressorg 110211]

Recommended Deficit Panel to Not Be ldquoRestricted by the Dogma of Either Partyrdquo

In November 2011 Bass said that the signers of the letter to the deficit panel tried to avoid making

specific recommendations to the committee and did not want them to be restricted to their party

views

Bass said ldquoBut what we really want them to do is to feel that they can address the issue of

revenues be it through closing loopholes making the tax code simpler working you know with

the Democrats to come up with a proposal And what were trying to say on the one hand is dont

be restricted by the dogma of either party While on the other hand understand that you have to

come up with a plan that is big and not littlerdquo[NPR 110411]

Tea Party

ldquoExcitedrdquo to Discuss a Presidential Bid with Donald Trump

25

In March 2011 Bass said a potential meeting to discuss a presidential bid with Donald Trump was

ldquoexcitingrdquo[The State Column 32311]

Transportation Issues

Bass Signed Letter In Support Of EAS Funding

In April 2011 the Valley News reported that ldquoBass also voiced support for the federal Essential Air

Service a subsidy program that underwrites passenger air service to rural outposts including Lebanon

Municipal Airport lsquoObviously Essential Air Service is critical for Lebanon Airport I would certainly

like to see that program continue and I will support thatrsquo said Bass who signed on to a letter in support of

EAS earlier this month Proposals in both houses of Congress could eliminate Lebanons funding of $22

million a year [Valley News 42911]

Womenrsquos Issues

Supported Allowing Employers to Deny Birth Control Coverage to Employees

In February 2012 Bass said he did not believe the federal government should establish contraception

coverage as ldquoa minimum benefitrdquo that employers are required to provide

ldquoI happen to think contraceptive coverage is important but that doesnrsquot mean the federal government

should be setting this as a minimum benefitrdquo he said ldquoItrsquos not about contraceptives for me Itrsquos about

freedom and religious libertyrdquo [Boston Globe 21812]

Bass Abortion is Not Up to the Government

In February 2012 Bass said he was pro-choice and said he believed the federal government should not

mandate on the issue in either direction because families churches and communities should make

decisions on abortion [Berlin Daily Sun 21412]

Opposed to Contraceptive Mandate

In February 2012 Bass voiced his opposition to a mandate in Obamarsquos health care legislation that would

require employers (including those affiliated with religious organizations) that offer health insurance to

their employees to cover the costs of contraceptives sterilizations and abortifacients

Bass also opposed the administrationrsquos compromise plan because it did not solve the issue of birth control

coverage but simply ensured the employer didnrsquot pay for it He said he expects a resolution will be

entered in the House Bass said he would support a resolution [Berlin Daily Sun 21412]

Family Research Council Launched Campaign Ad in Bassrsquo District

26

In 2011 the Family Research Council Action launched a radio ad campaign in Bassrsquo district calling on

Bass to vote for the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act [Family Freedom Fund press release 40511]

27

Miscellaneous

Bass Spent $119600 on Mass Mailings in 2011

From October to December 2011 Bass spent $7700179 on mass mailings That figure brings Bassrsquo total

to $11964782 on mass mailings in 2011 more than 78 percent of his House colleagues [2011 4th

Quarter

Statements of Disbursement 22912]

Bass Reimbursed Himself for $574675 of Private Auto Mileage amp Travel Subsistence

From October to December 2011 Bass was reimbursed for $574675 in private auto mileage and travel

subsistence [2011 4th

Quarter Statements of Disbursement 22912]

Bass Spent $11800 on Advertising

On December 9 2011 Bass spent $11800 on advertisements from Capitol Franking Group [2011

4th


Attended Gingrich Campaign Event As Romney Surrogate

In January 2012 Bass attended a Newt Gingrich campaign event as a surrogate for Mitt Romney

ldquoI have plenty of respect for Newt Gingrichrdquo Bass said ldquoIm trying simply to tell [Romneys] story

respecting the fact that this is an event for the Speaker Im obviously not interested in causing any trouble

or disruption or anythingrdquo [gqcom 13012]

Criticized State of the Union Address

In January 2012 Bass said he disapproved of Obamarsquos State of the Union address

ldquoRegrettably it seems like this yearrsquos address is more of a campaign stump speech than a policy

directiverdquo Bass said ldquoThe presidentrsquos disastrous policies of more spending higher taxes and bigger

government will not jumpstart our economy or protect hardworking taxpayersrdquo [Bass Press Release 12412]

Empathized With lsquoOccupy Wall Streetrsquo Protesters

In January 2012 during the first day of College Convention 2012 Bass said he understood where the

Occupy Wall Street protesters were coming from [concord-nhpatchcom 10312]

Endorsed Mitt Romney For President

In November 2011 Bass endorsed Mitt Romney for president when Romney toured the BAE Systems

plant in Nashua and addressed the employees there

Bass said ldquoVoters in New Hampshire and across our country are looking for a candidate that understands

what our economy needs to recover and grow that has the experience of creating jobs and has the

28

leadership qualities needed to bring the citizens of our nation back together in these challenging times I

firmly believe that Mitt Romney is the candidate that will renew our countryrsquos faith in the American

dreamrdquo [Nashua Telegraph 112111]

Defended Romneyrsquos ldquoCorporations Are Peoplerdquo Statement

In November 2011 Bass defended Romneyrsquos statement that ldquocorporations are peoplerdquo and

supported Romneyrsquos interpretation

Bass said ldquoTo clarify what I said corporations are owned by people they employ people they

provide jobs security for people the health and welfare of a corporation has a direct impact on the

quality of life of the people that work there Technically a corporation is not a person per se and

the question that was asked to me was specifically that But the fact is strong employers mean

strong secure jobs and thatrsquos what Governor Romney is referring to and thatrsquos what I believerdquo [talkingpointsmemocom 112111]

Expressed Disappointment in Gingrich GOP Presidential Candidates for Deficit Views

In November 2011 Bass said that he was disappointed that Newt Gingrich and the rest of the GOP

presidential candidates said that they would not accept a deficit reduction deal that favored spending cuts

over tax increases by a 10 to 1 ratio

Bass said that Republicans had to reach out the moderates and said that when it came the question of the

deficit ldquoeverything has to be on the tablerdquo [Boston Globe 111811]

Praised Newt Gingrich Called Him an ldquoIdeas Manrdquo

In November 2011 Bass praised Newt Gingrich and called him an ldquoideas manrdquo but said that he and other

Republicans had to broaden their appeal to moderates

Bass said ldquoIrsquom not ashamed to say I respect his intellect and imagination Hersquos a futurist and a historian

with a somewhat nontraditional view of the world [hellip] At some point in this campaign somebodyrsquos got

to step up and say this isnrsquot about winning the primary this is about leading AmericahellipNow that Newt is

the frontrunner or at least the challenger to Mitt Romney he knows he has the chance to hold these

people and the question is can herdquo [Boston Globe 111811]

Called on GOP Candidates to Suspend Nevada Campaign Activity If State Moved Up Primary

In November 2011 Bass released a statement with Sen Ayotte and Rep Guinta calling for GOP

presidential candidates to suspend campaign activity in Nevada if they moved their primaries forward

The statement said ldquoWeve monitored the situation closely and have grown increasingly concerned about

the adverse impact the current frontloading will have on the New Hampshire primary Iowa and New

Hampshire have long held the lead-off contests and Nevada must now push back its caucuses to preserve

that proven time-honored tradition We call on the Republican candidates to suspend campaign activities

in Nevada until officials there move back their caucusesrdquo [Concord Monitor 111611]

29

Expressed Frustration with Republican Presidential Field Had Yet to Endorse

In November 2011 Bass had yet to endorse a Republican candidate for president

Bass said ldquoItrsquos time for candidates to talk about themselves as a president not as Republicans mdash not as

part of a Republican group trying to be as close to one another as they can in order to win the

nominationhellipThe candidate [who] wins is the candidate willing to be different from the other candidates

and I have not seen that differentiation on issues that I can supportrdquo [Politico 110611]

Had Yet to Endorse GOP Presidential Candidate

In November 2011 Bass had yet to endorse a candidate as the New Hampshire primary date came

closer but pointed out that he had endorsed candidates in every election since 1980

Bass said he was looking for a candidate to similar views to his who could beat Obama Bass said

the grass-roots nature of New Hampshire campaigning made the process very important He said

ldquoWhat Irsquom doing is no different than what everyone else (in New Hampshire) is doingrdquo Bass said

ldquoI want to support the right person for the countryrdquo [Nashua Telegraph 101411]

Spent $5198 on Advertising

From July-September 2011 Bass paid $519870 to Capitol Franking Group for ldquoAdvertisementsrdquo [2011

3rd


Reimbursed Himself for $4428 in Travel Expenses

From July-September 2011 Bass was reimbursed for $442810 in travel subsistence [2011 3rd

Quarter


Factory Fire in Bassrsquo Son-in-Lawrsquos Factory

In October 2011 firefighters from 13 towns battled a fire at the New England Wood Pellet factory owned

by Steven Walker Bassrsquo son-in-law [fhlfirehousecom 102411]

Bass Joined New England Wood Pellet Board Immediately After Leaving Congress

According to the Nashua Telegraph ldquoBass joined NEWPrsquos board of managers Jan 18 2007rdquo [Nashua Telegraph 101410]

Met With Top Giuliani Adviser Regarding Giuliani 2012 Campaign

In September 2011 Bass was one of many New Hampshire Republicans who met with Rudy Giuliani in

order to gauge interest in a possible Giuliani presidential bid [Wall Street Journal 092811]

Named One of Most ldquoBuzzworthyrdquo Congressman

In September 2011 Bass was named the 24th

most ldquobuzzworthyrdquo freshmen by Smart Politics due to his

frequent mentions on national news broadcasts [Union Leader 092211]

30

Called on NH Republican Chairman to Resign

In August 2011 Bass and other top New Hampshire Republicans called for the resignation of New

Hampshire Republican chair Jack Kimball The groups cited poor fundraising and internal division as the

reasons for their decision

In a joint statement the group said ldquoTo ensure that all of the partyrsquos energy and resources are solely

focused on electing Republicans we believe it is time to move beyond this serious distraction Therefore

we call upon Jack to put the best interests of New Hampshire Republicans first and step aside as chairman

of the partyrsquorsquo [The Boston Globe 82611]

Bass Reimbursed Himself $2937 in Travel Expenses

From April-June 2011 Bass was reimbursed for $293775 in private auto mileage and travel subsistence [2011 2

nd Quarter Statements of Disbursement 7511]


From April-June 2011 Bass spent $579024 on advertising which included three disbursements to

Capitol Franking Group and one to FrankingGrid [2011 2nd


Bass Spent $260 on Bottled Water

From April-June 2011 Bass spent $26041 on bottled water from Hague Quality Water [2011 2nd

Quarter


Opposition Dominated Town Hall

In August 2011 organized activists expressed their anger at a Bass town hall for his failure to aid the New

Hampshire job market

When asked how working-class Americans contributed to the economic crisis Bass responded by saying

Democrats share blame because Obama has had several years to create jobs and pointed to the failure of

the stimulus bill He also said ldquoWeve got to create an environment in which businesses want and can

employ people to do real jobs And my ideas for that - I know you wont like but theyre the only hope in

my opinion that we have at this point - and that is to lower our corporate tax rate so its competitive-rdquo at

which point he was cut off by shouts and groans from audience members [CNN Political Ticker 82711]

Received 51 Score From Heritage Action for America

Bass received 51 percent score from Heritage Action for America in 2011 [Heritage Action for America

accessed 82911]

Criticized By Portsmouth Mayor for Cutting Funding for Bridge

31

In July 2011 Tom Ferrini Mayor of Portsmouth criticized Bass for voting for a federal budget that cut

$20 million in TIGER transportation grants allocated to the replacement of the Memorial Bridge

Ferrini said ldquoDuring these tough economic times the people of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area need to

know their Congressional Delegation in Washington is working is working to create and preserve

jobshellipWe cannot risk any future delays hindering the replacement of the Memorial Bridget and

jeopardizing local jobsrdquo [patchcom 72811]

Offered Amendment Transferring $20 Million from Interior Department to Land and Water

Conservation Fund

In July 2011 Bass offered an amendment to the Interior Department spending bill that transferred $20

million from the Department of the Interior to the Land and Water Conservation Fund [The Hill 72611]

Bassrsquo Approval Ratings in the Negative

In July 2011 The Hill reported that according to the WMUR Granite State Poll Bass faces a large

approval gap 39 percent of constituents disapprove of him and 28 percent approve

This is only the second time since the polling firm began following him in 2001 that he had a negative net

approval rating The first time was in their last poll conducted in April 2011 [The Hill 71211]

Constituents Supported Tax Increases as Part of Debt Ceiling Deal in Poll

In July 2011 Bass conducted a poll of his constituents during a telephone town hall Forty-nine percent

said they supported tax increases as part of any agreement to raise the debt ceiling while 46 percent said

they did not

Fifty-three percent said spending cuts should be part of any debt ceiling deal and 80 percent said all

entitlement programs should be on the table [Politico 71211]

Opposed to Candidates Signing Pledges

In June 2011 Bass commented ldquoI would never want a presidential candidate to sign a pledgehellipHersquos going

to make decisions about issues that come out nowherehellipNo advocacy group should be able to say lsquoThe

president of the United States will never do somethingrsquordquo [Slate 62211]

Benefited from NRCC Patriot Program Fundraiser

In June 2011 the GOP house leadership raised $15 million at a fundraiser for ldquoendangered incumbentsrdquo

including Bass recently named to the NRCCrsquos Patriot Program [Roll Call 62211]

Bass Wrote Letter to FFC Urging Protection of GPS from LightSquared Interference

In June 2011 Bass wrote to the FCC asking to protect GPS from interference from the LightSquared

network because of fears that the network would ldquooverwhelm GPS receivers and create lsquodead spotsrsquo in

GPS coveragerdquo Bass commented ldquoI have serious concerns about LightSquaredrsquos base stations

32

overwhelming this vital network and urge the FCC to thoroughly review this serious matterrdquo [Office of

Congressman Bass 61511]

Bass I Vote For Compromises Every Day

In May 2011 the Concord Monitor reported that in response to the comment that David Camp chairman

of the House Ways and Means committee made that ldquoIrsquom not interested in laying down more markers I

am interested in solutionsrdquo Charlie Bass said ldquoWe cant just spend a whole year sending legislation to the

Senate that isnt going to be agreeable to them I vote for compromises every dayrdquo [Concord Monitor 5811]

Charlie Bassrsquo Favorables Dropped Significantly After Four Months In Office

In May 2011 the Associated Press reported that the ldquoWMUR Granite State poll shows a sharp shift in the

2nd Congressional District where the percentage of those with a favorable opinion of Bass has dropped

from 41 percent in February to 29 percent late last month At the same time the percentage with an

unfavorable opinion of Bass grew from 28 percent to 45 percent putting his net favorability rating at

minus 16rdquo [Associated Press 5611]

2012 Campaign

Endorsed Ovide Lamontagne for Governor

In March 2012 Bass endorsed Ovide Lamontagne for Governor Subsequently Lamontagne endorsed

Bass in his Congressional re-election bid [Union Leader 31212]

Bass Lamontagne is ldquoPrincipled and Provenrdquo

In March 2012 Bass praised Lamontagne as a ldquoprincipled and proven conservative leader who

can unite our party while attracting independent voters this fallrdquo

ldquoThese are challenging times and Ovidersquos experience and optimistic can-do attitude are exactly

what New Hampshire needs right now from its next governorrdquo Bass said ldquoI know Ovide and I

know that if elected he will serve New Hampshire with distinctionrdquo [Concord Monitor 31512]

Received $2500 from Honeywell International

From October to December 2011 Bass received $2500 in three separate contributions from the

Honeywell International PAC These contributions bring Bassrsquo total from Honeywell International to

$4000 year-to-date [Bass Victory Committee 2011 Year-End FEC Report Filed 13112]

Received $5000 from Jeb Hensarling

On December 21 2011 Bass received $5000 from Rep Jeb Hensarlingrsquos Jobs Economy amp Budget

Fund This contribution brings Bassrsquo total from the JEB Fund to $10000 year-to-date [Bass Victory

Committee 2011 Year-End FEC Report Filed 13112]

33

Spent $8000 on Event Lodging

From October to December 2011 Bass spent $800013 on Event Lodging from Omni Mt Washington Resort [Bass Victory Committee 2011 Year-End FEC Report Filed 13112]

Spent $10000 on Fundraising Consulting

From October to December 2011 Bass spent $10000 on fundraising consulting from SMC Associates [Bass Victory Committee 2011 Year-End FEC Report Filed 13112]

Ad Attacked Bassrsquos Vote Against Medicare

In January 2012 the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America paid to re-air

an ad that attacked Bass for supporting Paul Ryans budget plan

In the ad Jane Brickett of Lancaster NH stated ldquoAs a social worker here in the North Country Irsquove

spent my life helping people with disabilities Now I have a disability If I didnrsquot have Medicare doctorrsquos

bills could wipe me out and put a burden on my five kids When Congressman Charlie Bass voted to end

Medicare that was an attack on New Hampshire families just like mine My father worked with Charlie

and respected him I voted for him five times but Charlie Bass has changedrdquo [Progressive Change Campaign

Committee and Democracy for America Ad 10612]

Hoyer Headlined Fundraiser for Kuster

In November 2011 House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer headlined a fundraiser for Democrat Ann McLane

Kuster The Cook Political Report listed the race in NH-02 as a toss up [The Hill 110611]

Seat in Play for Democrats Favorability at 29 Percent

In November 2011 Bassrsquo seat appeared to be a good pickup opportunity for Democrats due to strong

Democratic contender Ann McLane Kuster

Kuster raised twice as much money as Bass in the third quarter and the 2nd

district usually leans more

Democratic Bass was put into the NRCC ldquoPatriot Programrdquo a program for vulnerable members A

WMUR Granite State Poll putt Bassrsquo favorability at 29 percent [Boston Globe 110611]

2

Notable Headlines

NH Groups New Fed Budget Spells End of Medicare [Public News Service 41312]

Attorney General charges 2010 Bass campaign with ldquodeliberaterdquo push-poll law violation [Union Leader

40312]

NH Attorney General files lawsuit against Bassrsquo 2010 campaign [Nashua Telegraph 40312]

With compromise plan dead Bass supports controversial Ryan budget [Union Leader 32912]

Bass and Guinta make watchdog grouprsquos ldquoMost Corruptrdquo list [Nashua Telegraph 92111]

Bass Companies arenrsquot people [Politico 82911]

A poll by Congressman Bass finds sentiment in favor of tax increases to fix the debt ceiling problem

[Keene Sentinel 71411]

Rep Bass Faces New Energy Questions [Roll Call 62311]

Editorials

WMUR Bass Should Distance Himself from Washington

In January 2012 WMUR Political Scoop published an editorial that said Bass should distance himself

from Washington to appeal to voters

Bass said he wanted to focus on lessening small business regulations decreasing the countryrsquos

dependence on foreign oil improving job creation and holding more town hall meetings [politicalscoopwmurcom 11812]


In a May 2011 editorial the Keene Sentinel opined that ldquoOur purpose here is not to examine the merits of

the plan to end the government Medicare program and replace it with a voucher program for limited

private insurance [hellip] Our purpose is simply to demonstrate that in contrast to what he wrote in his op-

ed column New Hampshire 2nd District Congressman Charles Bass voted for itrdquo [Keene Sentinel 50611]




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