Tom Carper on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic Jr Senator (DE): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Carper on other issues. Opposes allowing churches to provide welfare services. (Sep 2000) $15M in community development grants & loans. (Jan 2000) Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000)

Christine O`Donnell on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Challenger: Click here for Christine O`Donnell on other issues. No stance on record.

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House:

Michael Castle on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Representative (DE-At-Large): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Michael Castle on other issues. Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006) Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003) Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001) Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Ray Clatworthy on Welfare & Poverty

2002 Republican Senate Challenger (DE): Click here for Ray Clatworthy on other issues. No stance on record.

William Roth on Welfare & Poverty

Former Republican Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Roth on other issues. Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996) Voted NO on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995)

Mike Protack on Welfare & Poverty

Republican challenger: Click here for Mike Protack on other issues. No stance on record.

Jan Ting on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Challenger: Click here for Jan Ting on other issues. No stance on record.