Bill Sali on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 1): Click here for Bill Sali on other issues. No stance on record.

Mike Simpson on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Representative (ID-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Simpson 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) Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jerry Brady on Welfare & Poverty

Former Democrat Challenger: Click here for Jerry Brady on other issues. No stance on record.

Dirk Kempthorne on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Governor (ID) and previously Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Dirk Kempthorne on other issues. Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996) Voted NO on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995) Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001) Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)

Fred Adams on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Fred Adams on other issues. No stance on record.

Helen Chenoweth on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Helen Chenoweth on other issues. Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Jim Risch on Welfare & Poverty

Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Risch on other issues. Allow churches to provide welfare services. (Jun 2008)

Jim Risch on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Challenger; former Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Risch on other issues. Allow churches to provide welfare services. (Jun 2008)

Scott McClure on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Democratic Challenger: Click here for Scott McClure on other issues. No stance on record.

Alan Blinken on Welfare & Poverty

2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (ID): Click here for Alan Blinken on other issues. No stance on record.

Dirk Kempthorne on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Governor (ID) and previously Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Dirk Kempthorne on other issues. Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996) Voted NO on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995) Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001) Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)