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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Rocky Adkins on Welfare & Poverty
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Andy Beshear on Welfare & Poverty
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Matt Bevin on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Governor:
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- Random drug testing for welfare recipients. (Jul 2015)
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Ben Chandler on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
- Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000)
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Adam Edelen on Welfare & Poverty
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Robert Goforth on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- We cannot ignore the plight of people who need our help. (Jan 2019)
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Alison Grimes on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Shameful to oppose food stamp program during recession. (Dec 2013)
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Mark Harmon on Welfare & Poverty
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Senate:
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Matt Bevin on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Challenger:
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- Random drug testing for welfare recipients. (Jul 2015)
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Charles Booker on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- A universal basic income will address racism and poverty. (Jun 2020)
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Steven Cox on Welfare & Poverty
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Alison Grimes on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Shameful to oppose food stamp program during recession. (Dec 2013)
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Mitch McConnell on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Sr Senator (KY):
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- Opposed Farm Bill due to too-generous food stamp program. (Dec 2013)
- Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- 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)
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Amy McGrath on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Established food bank relief fund in Kentucky. (Apr 2020)
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C. Wesley Morgan on Welfare & Poverty
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Mary Ann Tobin on Welfare & Poverty
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Andy Barr on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican (District 6):
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- Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
- Sponsored bill providing housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
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James Comer on Welfare & Poverty
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Brett Guthrie on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
- Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- Sponsored bill providing housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
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Thomas Massie on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted NO on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
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Amy McGrath on Welfare & Poverty
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Established food bank relief fund in Kentucky. (Apr 2020)
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Hal Rogers on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Representative (KY-5):
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- Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
- Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- 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)
- Welfare system is rigged to replace work, not encourage work. (Jun 2016)
- Voted YES for housing vouchers for recovering drug addicts. (Jun 2018)
- Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993)
- Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
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Ed Whitfield on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Representative (KY-1):
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- Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
- Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- 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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John Yarmuth on Welfare & Poverty
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Democrat:
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- Voted NO on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
- Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- Sponsored maintaining SNAP nutrition assistance program. (Apr 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
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Steve Beshear on Welfare & Poverty
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Democrat:
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- We face a heavy sword: public pension unfunded liability. (Feb 2013)
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Elaine Chao on Welfare & Poverty
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Secretary of Labor (Pres. Bush Cabinet):
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- Restored trust as CEO of United Way of America. (Oct 2018)
- Restored public trust after United Way scandal. (Feb 2001)
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Jack Conway on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Claims Paul would end federal faith-based initiatives. (Oct 2010)
- Faith-based programs instead of federal money. (Aug 2010)
- Faith-based program funding competing with secular programs. (Nov 2002)
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Jim Gray on Welfare & Poverty
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Jim Gray on Welfare & Poverty
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Ernie Fletcher on Welfare & Poverty
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Former Republican Governor (2003-2007):
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- 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)
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Paul Patton on Welfare & Poverty
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Former Democrat Governor (1995-2003):
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- Support LIHEAP, low-income heating assistance. (May 2000)
- Promote the next generation of welfare reform. (Aug 2001)
- More federal funding for Low-income energy assistance. (Sep 2001)
- Supports TANF grants to states. (Aug 2001)
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Wendell Ford on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996)
- Voted YES on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996)
- Voted NO on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996)
- Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995)
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Ken Lucas on Welfare & Poverty
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
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- 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)
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Dan Mongiardo on Welfare & Poverty
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2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.:
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- Encourage faith-based organizations to provide welfare. (Nov 2000)
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Scotty Baesler on Welfare & Poverty
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993)
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James Buckmaster on Welfare & Poverty
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2010 Democratic Challenger (lost primary):
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- Churches teach people how to become independent of welfare. (Jan 2010)
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Jim Bunning on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Jr Senator (KY):
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- Supports welfare-to-work & block grants. (Jan 1998)
- Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
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Jack Conway on Welfare & Poverty
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General:
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- Claims Paul would end federal faith-based initiatives. (Oct 2010)
- Faith-based programs instead of federal money. (Aug 2010)
- Faith-based program funding competing with secular programs. (Nov 2002)
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Geoff Davis on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Representative (KY-4):
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- Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- Voted NO on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
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Greg Fischer on Welfare & Poverty
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Ernie Fletcher on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican (District 6):
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- 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)
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Trey Grayson on Welfare & Poverty
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Ron Lewis on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Representative (KY-2):
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- 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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Bruce Lunsford on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Improve rural quality of life. (Jun 2008)
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Anne Meagher Northup on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican (District 3):
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- 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)
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Lois Combs Weinberg on Welfare & Poverty
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Ben Chandler on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
- Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000)
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Rand Paul on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Kentucky Senator:
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- Income inequality comes from Democrats & the Fed. (Nov 2015)
- Federal "gifts" don't generate wealth but perpetuate poverty. (Jan 2015)
- Be aware of those who are missing out on American Dream. (Jan 2015)
- Tax cuts help the poor because local businesses will hire. (Apr 2014)
- Strong safety net, but one that doesn't suffocate us. (Jan 2014)
- Economic freedom zones: low taxes in high unemployment areas. (Jan 2014)
- Economic freedom zones in depressed inner cities. (Dec 2013)
- Poverty line is $11,490, but welfare adds $25,000. (Oct 2013)
- Block grant welfare to states and communities. (Oct 2013)
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