David Scott on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic Representative (GA-13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Scott on other issues. 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) Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000)

Lynn Westmoreland on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Representative (GA-8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lynn Westmoreland on other issues. Voted NO on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Bob Barr on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Barr on other issues. Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001) Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Saxby Chambliss on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Saxby Chambliss on other issues. 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)

Mac Collins on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mac Collins on other issues. 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 NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Johnny Isakson on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Johnny Isakson on other issues. 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)

Cynthia McKinney on Welfare & Poverty

Democrat (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Cynthia McKinney on other issues. Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006) Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Reduce the concentration of wealth & wage inequality. (Nov 1999)

Charlie Norwood on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 10): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Norwood on other issues. 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)

Roy Barnes on Welfare & Poverty

Former Democratic: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Roy Barnes on other issues. Promote the next generation of welfare reform. (Aug 2001) Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001) Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001) More federal funding for Low-income energy assistance. (Sep 2001) Supports TANF grants to states. (Aug 2001)

Allen Buckley on Welfare & Poverty

Libertarian challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Allen Buckley on other issues. No church-state connection, including welfare. (Jun 2004) Remove all poor people from income taxation. (Jun 2004)

Max Burns on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (Until 2004) (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Max Burns on other issues. Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)

Newt Gingrich on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Newt Gingrich on other issues. Reach majority by better ideas, not by handing out goodies. (Jul 1998) Eight steps to improve opportunity for poor. (Jul 1995) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Denise Majette on Welfare & Poverty

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Denise Majette on other issues. Poverty aid thru religious and community groups. (Jul 2002) Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)

Denise Majette on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Denise Majette on other issues. Poverty aid thru religious and community groups. (Jul 2002) Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)

Zell Miller on Welfare & Poverty

Former Democratic Sr Senator retired 2004: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Zell Miller on other issues. Supports “charitable choice” via faith-based organizations. (Oct 2000) Supports welfare reform and welfare to work. (Jan 1998) Welfare has become a snare, not a safety net. (Apr 1997) End welfare entitlement; make it work-based. (Apr 1997)

Mary Squires on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Democratic challenger; State Senator: Click here for Mary Squires on other issues. No stance on record.

Mac Collins on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mac Collins on other issues. 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 NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Max Cleland on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for Max Cleland on other issues. No stance on record.

Paul Coverdell on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Coverdell on other issues. 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)

Sam Nunn on Welfare & Poverty

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Sam Nunn on other issues. Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996) Voted YES on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995) Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000)