Adrian Smith on Budget & Economy

Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Adrian Smith on other issues. Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008) Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)

Lee Terry on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (NE-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Lee Terry on other issues. Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008) Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Johanns on Budget & Economy

Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mike Johanns on other issues. I’m the only candidate who’s actually dealt with the budget. (Sep 2008) Growing the economy will balance the budget over time. (Aug 2008) Government does not create wealth; people do. (Mar 2008) Let state meat inspection suffice for interstate shipments. (Jul 2000) Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001) Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)

Bill Barrett on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Barrett on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Tom Osborne on Budget & Economy

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

Doug Bereuter on Budget & Economy

Republican (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Doug Bereuter on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994) Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)

Jon Christensen on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Christensen on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Don Stenberg on Budget & Economy

Former Republican Challenger (lost May 2006 primary): Click here for Don Stenberg on other issues. No stance on record.

Jim Exon on Budget & Economy

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

Bob Kerrey on Budget & Economy

Former Democrat Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Kerrey on other issues. Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000) Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997) Voted NO on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)

Charlie Matulka on Budget & Economy

2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (NE): Click here for Charlie Matulka on other issues. No stance on record.

David Kramer on Budget & Economy

Republican challenger, state party chair (lost May primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Kramer on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Jan 2006)

Peter Ricketts on Budget & Economy

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Ricketts on other issues. First priority is to reduce government spending. (Feb 2006) Ask how necessary is every program, like corporations do. (Feb 2006)