Jason Chaffetz on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Rep.-Elect (District 3): Click here for Jason Chaffetz on other issues. No stance on record.

Jim Matheson on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic Representative (UT-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Matheson 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) Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001) Develop a strategy to eliminate extreme global poverty. (Dec 2007)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Merrill Cook on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Merrill Cook on other issues. Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

James Hansen on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for James Hansen 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)

Mike Leavitt-Gov on Welfare & Poverty

Former Republican: Click here for Mike Leavitt-Gov on other issues. No stance on record.

Olene Walker on Welfare & Poverty

Former Republican: Click here for Olene Walker on other issues. No stance on record.

Enid Waldholtz on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Enid Waldholtz on other issues. Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Paul Van Dam on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for Paul Van Dam on other issues. No stance on record.

Pete Ashdown on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pete Ashdown on other issues. First Amendment allows church-based welfare services. (Jul 2006)