Mike Ross on Budget & Economy

Democratic Representative (AR-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Ross on other issues. Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)

Vic Snyder on Budget & Economy

Democratic Representative (AR-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Vic Snyder on other issues. Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)

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Mike Huckabee on Budget & Economy

Republican AR Governor: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Mike Huckabee on other issues. Infrastructure projects: start immediately, for stimulus. (Feb 2008) We're worse off than in 2000, due to Congress' over-spending. (Jan 2008) Rebates of $150 billion help China; widening I-95 helps US. (Jan 2008) I steered AR from $200M deficit to an $850M surplus. (Jan 2008) Recessions "trickle-up"--working class hit first & hardest. (Jan 2008) Infrastructure investment causes long-term economic stimulus. (Jan 2008) Stimulus plan is $150B from China, to spend on Chinese goods. (Jan 2008) Fuel prices & subprime mortgages possibly cause recession. (Jan 2008) Do things differently so people need not sacrifice. (Dec 2007) To reduce spending, get rid of IRS & revamp DHS. (Nov 2007) Rein in out-of-control spending and balance the budget. (Sep 2007) Created state surplus in AR; cut spending to do same for US. (Sep 2007) Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001) Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001) Protect local milk supplies with Southern Dairy Compact. (Sep 2001)

Jay Dickey on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jay Dickey on other issues. Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Asa Hutchinson on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Asa Hutchinson on other issues. Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)

Dale Bumpers on Budget & Economy

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dale Bumpers on other issues. Voted NO on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997) Voted NO on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)

Jim Holt on Budget & Economy

Republican challenger for Senate (AR): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Holt on other issues. Against extending unemployment benefits. (Jul 2004) Iraqis can rebuild their country with their resources. (Jul 2004) We must starve the federal government. (Jul 2004) The economy is hindered by the deficit. (Jul 2004)

David Pryor on Budget & Economy

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for David Pryor on other issues. No stance on record.

Tim Hutchinson on Budget & Economy

Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tim Hutchinson on other issues. Voted YES on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000) Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997) Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)