John Shimkus on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (IL-19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Shimkus on other issues. Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008) Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)

Jerry Weller on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (IL-11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Weller 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 YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Andy Martin on Budget & Economy

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Andy Martin on other issues. No stance on record.

Lane Evans on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lane Evans on other issues. Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)

Thomas Ewing on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Ewing on other issues. Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Denny Hastert on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Denny Hastert on other issues. Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Henry Hyde on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Henry Hyde on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

David Phelps on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Phelps on other issues. Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000) Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)

John Porter on Budget & Economy

Republican (retired) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Porter on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Glenn Poshard on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 19): Click here for Glenn Poshard on other issues. No stance on record.

George Ryan on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for George Ryan on other issues. 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) Foster dairy production that is market driven. (Feb 1998)

James Thompson on Budget & Economy

Former Republican Governor: Click here for James Thompson on other issues. No stance on record.

Philip Crane on Budget & Economy

Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Philip Crane on other issues. Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Harris Fawell on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Harris Fawell on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Mike Flanagan on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Flanagan on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

William Lipinski on Budget & Economy

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for William Lipinski on other issues. Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)

Peter Fitzgerald on Budget & Economy

Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Fitzgerald on other issues. Voted YES on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)

James Durkin on Budget & Economy

2002 Former Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for James Durkin on other issues. No stance on record.

Alan Keyes on Budget & Economy

American Independent nominee for President; 2004 Republican challenger for IL Senate: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Alan Keyes on other issues. Economics should be based on family household management. (Oct 2007) Rein in out-of-control spending and balance the budget. (Sep 2007) Supports balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. (Sep 2004) Can’t address budget deficit until we address moral deficit. (Aug 1995) More $ for defense, NASA, parks; less for Ag, educ, arts. (Jan 2000) Enforce spending limits to balance the budget. (Jan 2000) Amend the Constitution to limit borrowing and spending. (Jan 1999) Seeing people merely as consumers is bad for moral fiber. (May 1996)

Jack Ryan on Budget & Economy

Former Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Jack Ryan on other issues. No stance on record.

Carol Moseley-Braun on Budget & Economy

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Carol Moseley-Braun on other issues. Balanced budget follows from job creation & prosperity. (Sep 2003) Support an economic plan that balance the budget. (Jun 2003) Government serves public; don't "starve the beast". (May 2003) Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997) Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)

Paul Simon on Budget & Economy

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Paul Simon on other issues. Weak dollar means weak America. (Jul 1996) Lack of Balanced Budget Amendment caused dollar’s decline. (Jul 1996) Lack of Balanced Budget Amendment caused dollar’s decline. (Jul 1996) Idea for Balanced Budget Amendment began in 1787. (Jul 1996) Idea for Balanced Budget Amendment began in 1787. (Jul 1996) Balanced Budget in 1970s equals $15,500 more income now. (Jul 1996) Balanced Budget in 1970s equals $15,500 more income now. (Jul 1996) Tax incentives to encourage corporate & personal savings. (Jul 1996) Tax incentives to encourage corporate & personal savings. (Jul 1996) Stabilize dollar with central bank intervention. (Jul 1996)