Words: Huckabee supports giving faith-based assistance-providers access to government funds. He also advocates maintaining TANF and Social Services block grants.

Actions: Huckabee adopted the National Governors Association policy on maintaining federal Social Services block grants.

Update: Gov. Huckabee’s earlier statements on this issue still reflect his views. No controversies have arisen with regard to his positions.

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