Charles Melancon on Welfare & Poverty

Democrat: Click here for Charles Melancon on other issues. No stance on record.

Steve Scalise on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Representative (LA-1): Click here for Steve Scalise on other issues. No stance on record.

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Kathleen Blanco on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic LA Governor: Click here for Kathleen Blanco on other issues. No stance on record.

Richard Hugh Baker on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Richard Hugh Baker 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) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

John Cooksey on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues. Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001) Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

David Vitter on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter 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)

Mike Foster on Welfare & Poverty

Former Republican: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Foster on other issues. Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001) Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001) More federal funding for Low-income energy assistance. (Sep 2001) Supports TANF grants to states. (Aug 2001)

Bob Livingston on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Livingston on other issues. Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Billy Tauzin on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Billy Tauzin 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)

Chris John on Welfare & Poverty

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues. 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)

Billy Tauzin III on Welfare & Poverty

Former GOP Challenger (2004) (District 3): Click here for Billy Tauzin III on other issues. No stance on record.

John Breaux on Welfare & Poverty

Former Democratic incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Breaux 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) Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000) Establish a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund. (Jul 2003) Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)

Chris John on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues. 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)

John Cooksey on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Republican Nominee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues. Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001) Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

Bennett Johnston on Welfare & Poverty

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bennett Johnston 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)