Democrats in Congress offer a New Direction, putting the common good of all Americans first for a change, and will:
MAKE HEALTH CARE MORE AFFORDABLE
Fix the prescription drug program by putting people ahead of drug companies and HMOs, eliminating wasteful subsidies, negotiating lower drug prices and ensuring the program works for all seniors; invest in stem cell and other medical research.
LOWER GAS PRICES AND ACHIEVE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
Crack down on price gouging; eliminate billions in subsidies for oil and gas companies and use the savings to provide consumer relief and develop American alternatives, including biofuels; promote energy efficient technology.
HELP WORKING FAMILIES
Raise the minimum wage; repeal tax giveaways that encourage companies to move jobs overseas.
CUT COLLEGE COSTS
Make college tuition deductible from taxes; expand Pell grants and cut student loan costs.
ENSURE DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT
Prevent the privatization of Social Security; expand savings incentives; ensure pension fairness.
REQUIRE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Restore the budget discipline of the 1990s that helped eliminate deficits and spur record economic growth.
Nothing on Iraq. Nothing on Homeland Security. Nothing on Afghanistan. Nothing on immigration. Nothing on lobbying reform. Nothing on public school reform.
For the left: Nothing on global warming. Nothing on stem cell research. Nothing on gay marriage. Nothing on affirmative action. Nothing on abortion. Nothing on NAFTA. Nothing on labor unions.
And if by "Require Fiscal Responsibility" Democrats mean, "raise taxes", please say so in the addendum to this agenda that is sure to follow.
