Bennie Thompson on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic Representative (MS-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bennie Thompson 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) Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993) Reduce the concentration of wealth & wage inequality. (Nov 1999)

Roger Wicker on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Roger Wicker on other issues. Voted NO 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)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Ronnie Musgrove on Welfare & Poverty

2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ronnie Musgrove on other issues. Promote the next generation of welfare reform. (Aug 2001) Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001) Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001) More federal funding for Low-income energy assistance. (Sep 2001) Supports TANF grants to states. (Aug 2001)

Trent Lott on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Jr Senator (MS): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Trent Lott 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)

Ronnie Shows on Welfare & Poverty

Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ronnie Shows on other issues. Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001) Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

Kirk Fordice on Welfare & Poverty

Former Republican: Click here for Kirk Fordice on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Bowlin on Welfare & Poverty

Former Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Bowlin on other issues. State welfare flexibility in federal block grants. (May 2006)

Haley Barbour on Welfare & Poverty

Republican MS Governor: Click here for Haley Barbour on other issues. No stance on record.

Gene Taylor on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic Representative (MS-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Gene Taylor 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 NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001) Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993)

Chip Pickering on Welfare & Poverty

Republican challenger, U.S. Rep.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chip Pickering on other issues. Voted NO 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)