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John Baldacci on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.

Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

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Tom Allen on Welfare & Poverty

2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.

Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

Susan Collins on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Jr Senator (ME): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Susan Collins on other issues.

Block grants for state and local flexibility in welfare. (Jun 2008)
Tax credits to promite home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)

Olympia Snowe on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Sr Senator (ME): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Olympia Snowe on other issues.

Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996)
Voted YES 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)
Tax credits to promite home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)

House:

Tom Allen on Welfare & Poverty

2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.

Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

John Baldacci on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.

Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

Michael Michaud on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic Representative (ME-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Michaud on other issues.

Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Chellie Pingree on Welfare & Poverty

2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (ME): Click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.

No stance on record.

Angus King on Welfare & Poverty

Former Independent Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Angus King on other issues.

Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)

Jim Longley on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Longley on other issues.

Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

William Cohen on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Cohen 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)

Chellie Pingree on Welfare & Poverty

2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (ME): Click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jean Hay Bright on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jean Hay Bright on other issues.

Opposes church-provided welfare services. (Dec 2005)

Eric Mehnert on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Eric Mehnert on other issues.

No stance on record.

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