Joe Sestak on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues. Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)

Bill Shuster on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster on other issues. 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)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Robert Borski on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 3): Click here for Robert Borski on other issues. No stance on record.

William Coyne on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 14): Click here for William Coyne on other issues. No stance on record.

Mike Fitzpatrick on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 8): Click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues. No stance on record.

George Gekas on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for George Gekas on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Bill Goodling on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Goodling on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Melissa Hart on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)

Ron Klink on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 4): Click here for Ron Klink on other issues. No stance on record.

Tom Martin on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues. It's the spending, stupid!. (Oct 2006) Return to precious metal standard; end Federal reserve. (Oct 2006)

Frank Mascara on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 20): Click here for Frank Mascara on other issues. No stance on record.

Don Sherwood on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Don Sherwood on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)

Bud Shuster on Budget & Economy

Rep. (resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Curt Weldon on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Curt Weldon on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Tom Ridge on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues. Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001) Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)

Mark Schweiker on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Clinger on Budget & Economy

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

Jon Fox on Budget & Economy

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

Jim Greenwood on Budget & Economy

Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994) Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)

Joe McDade on Budget & Economy

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

Pat Toomey on Budget & Economy

Republican (Until 2004) (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)

Robert Walker on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Walker on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Joseph Hoeffel on Budget & Economy

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues. Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)

Joseph Hoeffel on Budget & Economy

2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues. Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)

Betsy Summers on Budget & Economy

2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Betsy Summers on other issues. Deficit spending leads to economic collapse. (Oct 2004) Return to gold & silver-based monetary system. (Oct 2004)

John Featherman on Budget & Economy

2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for John Featherman on other issues. No stance on record.

Tom Martin on Budget & Economy

Democratic Senate Candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues. It's the spending, stupid!. (Oct 2006) Return to precious metal standard; end Federal reserve. (Oct 2006)

Chuck Pennacchio on Budget & Economy

Former Democratic challenger: Click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues. No stance on record.

Alan Sandals on Budget & Economy

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues. No stance on record.

Carl Romanelli on Budget & Economy

Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues. Balance the budget to guarantee quality of life. (Jul 2006)

Rick Santorum on Budget & Economy

Republican Jr Senator (PA): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues. 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)