Charles Melancon on Budget & Economy

Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Melancon on other issues. Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)

Steve Scalise on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (LA-1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Scalise on other issues. Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Kathleen Blanco on Budget & Economy

Democratic LA Governor: Click here for Kathleen Blanco on other issues. No stance on record.

Richard Hugh Baker on Budget & Economy

Republican (Resigned 2008) (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Richard Hugh Baker on other issues. Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

John Cooksey on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 5): Click here for John Cooksey on other issues. No stance on record.

David Vitter on Budget & Economy

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues. Voted YES on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007) Voted YES on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005) Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)

Mike Foster on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Foster on other issues. 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)

Bob Livingston on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Livingston on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Billy Tauzin on Budget & Economy

Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Billy Tauzin on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)

Chris John on Budget & Economy

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000) Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)

Billy Tauzin III on Budget & Economy

Former GOP Challenger (2004) (District 3): Click here for Billy Tauzin III on other issues. No stance on record.

John Breaux on Budget & Economy

Former Democratic incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Breaux on other issues. Voted NO 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)

Chris John on Budget & Economy

2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000) Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)

John Cooksey on Budget & Economy

2004 former Republican Nominee: Click here for John Cooksey on other issues. No stance on record.

Bennett Johnston on Budget & Economy

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