Kevin McCarthy on Welfare & Poverty

Republican

Supports Christian Housing Relief Project

Kevin McCarthy and Pastor Steve Truitt of the "Christian Housing Relief Project" announced that a major roadblock has been cleared to allow 50 modular homes to be delivered to families in the Gulf Coast. "Government shouldn't stand in the way of neighbors helping neighbors," McCarthy said. "By waiving these state fees, the `Christian Housing Relief Project' and other groups will be able to assist the Gulf Coast without incurring financial burden." Source: Campaign press release, "Christian Housing Relief Project" Oct 28, 2005

Provide welfare through non-profit & religious organizations

Support current time limits on welfare benefits.
Provide tax incentives to businesses that hire welfare recipients.
Provide child care for welfare recipients who work.
Redirect welfare funding to faith-based and community-based private organizations.
Support tax credits to developers for the construction of low income housing.

Source: 2002 California State National Political Awareness Test Nov 1, 2002

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