Heath Shuler on Budget & Economy

Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Heath Shuler 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) Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)

Mel Watt on Budget & Economy

Democratic Representative (NC-12): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mel Watt 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) Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Get minorities into home ownership & global marketplace. (Jan 2001)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Cass Ballenger on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cass Ballenger on other issues. Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Richard Burr on Budget & Economy

Jr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Richard Burr on other issues. 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 restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Bill Hefner on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 8): Click here for Bill Hefner on other issues. No stance on record.

Charles Taylor on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Taylor on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

James Hunt on Budget & Economy

Former Democrat: Click here for James Hunt on other issues. No stance on record.

Frank Ballance on Budget & Economy

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Ballance on other issues. Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)

Eva Clayton on Budget & Economy

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eva Clayton on other issues. Get minorities into home ownership & global marketplace. (Jan 2001)

David Funderburk on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Funderburk on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Fred Heineman on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred Heineman on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Erskine Bowles on Budget & Economy

2004 former Democrat challenger; former W.H. Chief of Staff: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Erskine Bowles on other issues. Double the Small Business Administration budget. (Jul 2004) Must pass a tobacco buyout. (Jul 2004) Mitigate the dairy industry crisis. (Jul 2004) Provide economic development support for hardhit communities. (Jul 2004) Restored fiscal discipline & balanced the budget. (Jul 2004) We must restore fiscal discipline via "pay as you go" rule. (Jul 2004) A plan that reduces deficits. (Jul 2004)

John Edwards on Budget & Economy

Former Democrat Senator; retired to run for President, 2004: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Edwards on other issues. We need bold solutions for people who can't wait months. (Jan 2008) Washington is out of touch with what's happening in country. (Jan 2008) Stimulus package: focus on long-term investments. (Jan 2008) Allow bankruptcy courts to restructure mortgage loans. (Jan 2008) $100B economic stimulus package for green infrastructure. (Jan 2008) Long-term growth come from strengthening middle class. (Jan 2008) National predatory lending law, including payday lending. (Jan 2008) Get rid of structural deficiencies in American economy. (Dec 2007) Savings & Credit Commission to regulate abusive credit. (Nov 2007) Need home rescue fund for those worried about losing homes. (Aug 2007) Asset gap: Poorest 25% of Americans have negative net worth. (Apr 2007) Federal budget is a moral document to end American poverty. (Jun 2005) More funds for education, health care, and defense. (Mar 2004) Roll back the Bush tax cuts and address real priorities. (Jun 2003) Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)

Lauch Faircloth on Budget & Economy

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lauch Faircloth on other issues. Voted NO on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997) Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)

Jesse Helms on Budget & Economy

Former Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Helms on other issues. Budget surplus is good, but barely reduces federal debt. (Jun 1999) Voted YES on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000) Voted NO on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997) Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)