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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on Welfare & Poverty
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| Democratic Challenger for ME Governor:
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Kenneth Capron on Welfare & Poverty
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| Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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Alan Caron on Welfare & Poverty
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| Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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Eliot Cutler on Welfare & Poverty
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Independent Challenger:
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- We need welfare reform but not demonization of recipients. (Jun 2014)
- Never abandon citizens who are unemployed, ill, or hungry. (Dec 2013)
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Paul LePage on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Governor candidate:
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- Expanding welfare entitlements is not compassionate. (Feb 2018)
- Give people in need a hand up; don't give unneeded hand-outs. (Jul 2014)
- Maine grew at 0.8% if we discount federal welfare payments. (Jun 2014)
- Maine's TANF welfare system is too generous. (Jan 2014)
- End welfare-on-day-one: No instant eligibility for benefits. (Feb 2011)
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Mary Mayhew on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Time limits on welfare benefits, to promote employment. (Jun 2017)
- Auditor: DHHS improperly managed federal welfare funds. (Feb 2017)
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Michael Michaud on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
- 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)
- Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
- Sponsored maintaining SNAP nutrition assistance program. (May 2013)
- Public jobs on community-based public interest projects. (Dec 2009)
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Janet Mills on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic candidate for Maine Governor:
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- Build nearly 1000 more affordable homes over 8 years. (Jan 2020)
- Demands release of publically funded welfare study. (Jan 2017)
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Shawn Moody on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Lifetime cap on welfare; with strong fraud detection. (Sep 2018)
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Susan Rice on Welfare & Poverty
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Domestic Policy:
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- 1994: Regrets no U.S. intervention in Rwandan genocide. (Jul 2020)
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Mike Thibodeau on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Challenger for ME Governor:
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- Allow some immigrants to receive public assistance. (Jun 2015)
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Senate:
ME 2020: 2020 ME Senatorial race
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Shenna Bellows on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Challenger:
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- No one in Washington stands up for people who are hurting. (Dec 2013)
- Priority to pensions and poverty programs, not government. (Oct 2013)
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Eric Brakey on Welfare & Poverty
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GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
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- Disallow using food stamps to purchase junk food. (Jul 2016)
- Allow some immigrants to receive public assistance. (Jun 2015)
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Susan Collins on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Jr Senator (ME):
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- Block grants for state and local flexibility in welfare. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- Tax credits to promote home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
- Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)
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Scott D`Amboise on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Poverty aid thru religious or community-based organizations. (Nov 2006)
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Sara Gideon on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Allow some immigrants to receive public assistance. (Jun 2015)
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Chris Lyons on Welfare & Poverty
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| Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
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Janet Mills on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Build nearly 1000 more affordable homes over 8 years. (Jan 2020)
- Demands release of publically funded welfare study. (Jan 2017)
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Susan Rice on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- 1994: Regrets no U.S. intervention in Rwandan genocide. (Jul 2020)
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Zak Ringelstein on Welfare & Poverty
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| Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
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Betsy Sweet on Welfare & Poverty
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Jared Golden on Welfare & Poverty
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Allow some immigrants to receive public assistance. (Jun 2015)
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Michael Michaud on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
- 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)
- Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
- Sponsored maintaining SNAP nutrition assistance program. (May 2013)
- Public jobs on community-based public interest projects. (Dec 2009)
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Chellie Pingree on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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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. (Mar 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
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Bruce Poliquin on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- War on Poverty has failed after spending $16 trillion. (Nov 2014)
- Voted YES for housing vouchers for recovering drug addicts. (Jun 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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John Baldacci on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- 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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Angus King on Welfare & Poverty
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
- Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)
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Angus King on Welfare & Poverty
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Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
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- Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
- Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)
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Tom Allen on Welfare & Poverty
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- 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)
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Tom Allen on Welfare & Poverty
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- 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)
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William Cohen on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- 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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Jim Longley on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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- Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
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Jean Hay Bright on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic challenger:
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- Opposes church-provided welfare services. (Dec 2005)
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Matt Dunlap on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Expand state services to include the working poor. (Nov 2002)
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Eric Mehnert on Welfare & Poverty
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Chellie Pingree on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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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. (Mar 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
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John Baldacci on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- 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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Eric Brakey on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican (District 2):
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- Disallow using food stamps to purchase junk food. (Jul 2016)
- Allow some immigrants to receive public assistance. (Jun 2015)
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Cynthia Dill on Welfare & Poverty
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Increased work requirements for able-bodied recipients. (Nov 2006)
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Olympia Snowe on Welfare & Poverty
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Republican Sr Senator (ME):
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- Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
- 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 promote home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
- Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)
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Charlie Summers on Welfare & Poverty
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Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Welfare recipients must work or train 40 hours a week. (Nov 2008)
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