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Kathleen Sebelius on Budget & Economy

Democratic KS Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kathleen Sebelius on other issues.

Erased $1.1 billion budget deficit without raising taxes. (Jun 2008)
Economy requires urgent action & sustained attention. (Jan 2008)
Uncovered $159 million in wasteful government spending. (Nov 2006)

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Sam Brownback on Budget & Economy

Republican Sr Senator (KS): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Sam Brownback on other issues.

Stimulate economy in places where people are in need. (Sep 2007)
Rein in out-of-control spending and balance the budget. (Sep 2007)
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 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)

Lee Jones on Budget & Economy

Democratic Senate Challenger (KS): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lee Jones on other issues.

$1B per day interest on national debt must have an effect. (Oct 2004)

Pat Roberts on Budget & Economy

Republican Jr Senator (KS): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Pat Roberts on other issues.

Voted NO 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 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)
Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)

Jim Slattery on Budget & Economy

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Slattery on other issues.

Replace reckless spending with tough "pay as you go" policy. (May 2008)

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Nancy Boyda on Budget & Economy

Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Boyda on other issues.

Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)

Dennis Moore on Budget & Economy

Democratic Representative (KS-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Moore on other issues.

Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)

Jerry Moran on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (KS-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Moran 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)

Todd Tiahrt on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (KS-4): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Todd Tiahrt on other issues.

Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES 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)
Supports Balanced Budget Amendment & on-budget accounting. (Dec 2000)
Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Jim Ryun on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Ryun on other issues.

Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)

Bill Graves on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bill Graves on other issues.

Reauthorize the Kansas state lottery. (Jan 2001)
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)
Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)

Greg Orman on Budget & Economy

Former Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Greg Orman on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jan Meyers on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jan Meyers on other issues.

Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Bob Dole on Budget & Economy

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for Bob Dole on other issues.

No stance on record.

Nancy Kassebaum on Budget & Economy

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for Nancy Kassebaum on other issues.

No stance on record.

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