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Sarah Palin on Budget & Economy

Republican Governor (AK); ; nominee for Vice President: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.

We suspended campaign to work on economic reform. (Oct 2008)
Predatory lenders got us into the housing crisis. (Oct 2008)
We should not reward poor financial decisions. (Sep 2008)
McCain�s experience makes him best judge in economic crisis. (Sep 2008)
Program of $1,200 to every Alaskan: spent on consumer goods. (Sep 2008)
Workforce fundamentals are strong; economy needs oversight. (Sep 2008)
Taxpayers cannot be looked to as Wall Street bailout. (Sep 2008)
Control spending by request if possible; by veto if needed. (Sep 2008)
$7 billion savings plan for education & transportation. (Dec 2007)
Reduced general fund spending by $124 million. (Mar 2007)
Aim to reduce general fund spending by $150 million. (Jan 2007)
Firm believer in free market capitalism. (Nov 2006)
Coordinate state tourism marketing but no additional funding. (Oct 2006)

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Mark Begich on Budget & Economy

Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Begich on other issues.

Closed $33M budget gap without using one-time reserves. (Jul 2008)
No secret earmarks; full online disclosure. (May 2008)
As mayor: bond rating up; jobs increased; taxes down. (Apr 2008)

Dave Cuddy on Budget & Economy

Republican challenger: Click here for Dave Cuddy on other issues.

No stance on record.

Lisa Murkowski on Budget & Economy

Republican Jr Senator (AK): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lisa Murkowski on other issues.

Against �regionalization� of federal funding. (Oct 2004)
Facilitated Government Canned Salmon purchases. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)

Rick Sikma on Budget & Economy

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Rick Sikma on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ted Stevens on Budget & Economy

Republican Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ted Stevens on other issues.

Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)
Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)

Vic Vickers on Budget & Economy

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vic Vickers on other issues.

Balance budget by ending tax subsidies and loopholes. (Jun 2008)

House:

Don Young on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (AK-At-Large): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Don Young on other issues.

Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Frank Murkowski on Budget & Economy

Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.

Voted YES on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)

Tony Knowles on Budget & Economy

Former Democratic: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tony Knowles on other issues.

Double funding for state tourism marketing to $10 million. (Oct 2006)
Consolidate funding now distributed to Alaska�s 230 tribes. (Oct 2004)
Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001)
Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)

Jim Sykes on Budget & Economy

2004 former Green challenger: Click here for Jim Sykes on other issues.

No stance on record.

Frank Vondersaar on Budget & Economy

Democrat Challenger (Former): Click here for Frank Vondersaar on other issues.

No stance on record.

Frank Murkowski on Budget & Economy

Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.

Voted YES on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)

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