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John Baldacci on Budget & Economy

Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.

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

Senate:

Tom Allen on Budget & Economy

2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.

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)

Susan Collins on Budget & Economy

Republican Jr Senator (ME): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Susan Collins on other issues.

Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO 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)
Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)

Olympia Snowe on Budget & Economy

Republican Sr Senator (ME): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Olympia Snowe on other issues.

Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO 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)
Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)

House:

Tom Allen on Budget & Economy

2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.

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)

John Baldacci on Budget & Economy

Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.

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

Michael Michaud on Budget & Economy

Democratic Representative (ME-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Michael Michaud 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Angus King on Budget & Economy

Former Independent Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Angus King on other issues.

Regional transportation network to foster trade & economy. (Jul 2000)
Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001)
Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)

Jim Longley on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Longley on other issues.

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

William Cohen on Budget & Economy

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for William Cohen on other issues.

No stance on record.

Chellie Pingree on Budget & Economy

2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (ME): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.

More corporate disclosure; less insider transactions. (Sep 2002)

Jean Hay Bright on Budget & Economy

Democratic challenger: Click here for Jean Hay Bright on other issues.

No stance on record.

Eric Mehnert on Budget & Economy

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Eric Mehnert on other issues.

No stance on record.

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