Supported welfare reform in House; but some pork in Senate
The Club for Growth is committed to reducing government spending. Less spending enhances economic growth by enabling lower taxes and diminishing the economically inefficient political allocation of resources. Unfortunately, Sen. Brownback's [pro-growth]
record on taxes is not matched by his record on spending. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, he has voted for a large majority of the appropriations bills on the Senate floor, including many that overspent.
To his credit, Sen. Brownback has
supported numerous bills restricting the federal government's looseness with the purse strings, including a vote for welfare reform in the House (Roll Call #383, 07/31/96) and a vote against increasing federal funding for Amtrak (Roll Call #52, 03/15/06)
Even so, Sen. Brownback has voted for several key increases in federal spending. American taxpayers would be better served if Sen. Brownback's unwavering commitment to cutting taxes was applied as consistently to reining in government spending.
Source: Club for Growth, "Second Presidential White Paper"
Feb 2, 2007
Two-year limit on welfare benefits
Indicate which principles you support regarding the US welfare system.
Strengthen child support collection procedures and increase penalties for parents who do not pay child support.
Impose a two-year limit on welfare benefits for recipients
who are able to work.
Require that unwed teenage mothers live with a parent or guardian and attend school to receive benefits.
Limit the benefits given to single women if they have additional children while receiving welfare benefits.
Source: Congressional 1996 National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1996
Fund welfare via block grants to states
Q: Budget priority for Welfare (AFDC)?
A: Slightly Decrease.
Q: Do you support the use of block grants given to states, rather than federal spending, in Welfare?
A: Yes.
Q: Which level of government should have primary responsibility for welfare services?
A: State.
Source: Congressional 1996 National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1996
