State of Delaware Archives: on Welfare & Poverty
Chris Coons:
It's not dependency to rely on food stamps during recession
COONS: I'm not sure I understand what Ms. O'Donnell means when she says this is simply creating a culture of dependency.O'DONNELL: How would you explain what is happening when unemployment is leveled out, but more and more people are on food stamps?
We've got to ask ourselves, what do we want Delawareans to be receiving, food stamps or paychecks? I say paychecks.
COONS: Obviously paychecks. We'd like to have Americans able to receive the benefits they need to get through incredibly difficult times
But to simply denounce people as being dependent because they're applying for and receiving food stamps in the worst recession in modern times is frankly slandering people who are in incredibly difficult times.
O'DONNELL: I'm not the person who would
cut the tax benefits for disabled and low-income senior citizens, as you did as county executive. You have said that you will stop the tax cuts for the so-called rich. What you fail to realize is the so-called rich are the small business owners.
Source: CNN's Wolf Blitzer moderating 2010 Delaware Senate debate
Oct 13, 2010
David Lamar Williams:
Will address issue to provide affordable housing
David is proud to support and push for change throughout the community. This is a very serious issue that has been impacting civilians worldwide. He will address the issue to provide affordable housing for all who are
seeking shelter and opportunities to improve their living conditions. Spearheading areas of blight and poverty in all settings. Including homelessness, veteran's services, and the care of the elderly.
Source: 2020 Delaware gubernatorial campaign website
Mar 25, 2020
Jack Markell:
Free college for low-income families; increase minimum wage
First and foremost, unleashing [our] potential requires that Delawareans have the opportunity to work. Thanks to our partnership with the College Board, we are identifying students with the potential to thrive in college, but who would likely not apply,
often because of financial concerns. They have received letters encouraging them to apply [to colleges], waiving their application fees, and offering financial support.I propose a scholarship program so that all low-income Delaware students with
college potential can take credit-bearing courses during their senior year of high school.
Matching skilled workers with available jobs is critical. Thanks to our new JobLink capability, it's easier than ever for employers to search our database for
employees with the skills they need.
Finally, too many working Delawareans struggle to care for their families and put food on the table. I am glad that the General Assembly is poised to increase the minimum wage.
Source: 2014 State of the State Address to Delaware legislature
Jan 23, 2014
John Carney:
Develop more than 1,200 affordable housing units
Using federal funds, the State Housing Authority is partnering with the private sector to rebuild the Riverside community in northeast Wilmington. It's a very exciting project. The Housing Authority has made available $50 million in rental and
mortgage assistance to Delawareans struggling to get by across our state. And over the next three years, we will invest federal dollars to revitalize and develop more than 1,200 affordable housing units in Kent and Sussex counties.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Delaware legislature
Jan 20, 2022
Rob Arlett:
The best welfare program of all is getting a job
Twitter posting: I believe the best welfare program
is a job. #VoteRobArlett
Source: Twitter posting on 2018 Delaware Senate race
Aug 27, 2018
Rob Arlett:
Best economic program is the dignity of work and a paycheck
Delaware families want good paying jobs, safe communities and a fair shot at the American dream. Rob understands that the best economic program is the dignity of work and a paycheck. Rob will ensure that the programs of the Departments of
Commerce, Labor and Small Business Administration are working to pave the way for Delawareans who want to start or expand a business can. Small business development is the engine for economic vitality not only for Delaware, but for the United States.
Source: 2018 Delaware Senate Campaign website RobArlett.com
Sep 1, 2018
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