Tom Tancredo on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Representative (CO-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Tancredo on other issues. Welfare state in 1960s caused decline in black wage rates. (Sep 2007) 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)

Mark Udall on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic Representative (CO-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Udall 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) Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Bill Owens on Welfare & Poverty

Republican CO Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Owens on other issues. Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001) Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)

Bob Beauprez on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Beauprez 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)

Joel Hefley on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joel Hefley 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)

David Skaggs on Welfare & Poverty

Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Skaggs on other issues. Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993)

Scott McInnis on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Scott McInnis 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) Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Dan Schaefer on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Schaefer on other issues. Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Raul Acosta on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Republican Write-in Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Raul Acosta on other issues. Church-based welfare ok with government oversight. (Oct 2004)

Ben Nighthorse Campbell on Welfare & Poverty

Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ben Nighthorse Campbell on other issues. Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996) Voted YES on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996) Voted NO on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995) Tax credits to promite home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)

Pete Coors on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for Pete Coors on other issues. No stance on record.

Mike Miles on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Democratic Senate primary challenger: Click here for Mike Miles on other issues. No stance on record.

Richard Randall on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Randall on other issues. 100% tax credit for contributions to private charity. (Oct 2004)

Tom Strickland on Welfare & Poverty

2002 Democratic Challenger (CO): Click here for Tom Strickland on other issues. No stance on record.

Hank Brown on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Hank Brown 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)