New Majority Begins Ambitious Agenda This Week

In the first 100 hours of the new Congress, the House will tackle major problems and challenges facing our nation.  This will include implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations, increasing the minimum wage, expanding stem cell research, allow the government to negotiate for lower prescription drug costs, cut interest rates on student loans, end subsidies for big oil, and invest in renewable energy.  I am proud to support this vital effort to address major issues that have been neglected for so long. 

I have called repeatedly for full implementation of the 9/11 Commission recommendations because it is key to protecting and defending our homeland.  I have also called for an increase in the minimum wage (click here), which currently fails to adequately protect our most vulnerable citizens.  I voted in favor of expanding stem cell research last year, and have repeatedly fought for lower prescription drug costs and lower rates for student loans.  I have also been on the forefront of addressing our nation’s energy issues so that we can protect our environment and reduce costs for consumers (click here). 

I have included the schedule for the first 100 hours agenda below.  I look forward to completing this historic effort and moving our country forward in the new Congress.

* Tuesday, January 9 - Implement the 9/11 Commission Recommendations
* Wednesday, January 10 - Increase the Minimum Wage
* Thursday, January 11 - Expand Stem Cell Research
* Friday, January 12 - Allow Negotiation for Lower Prescription Drug Costs
* Wednesday, January 17 - Cut Interest Rates on Student Loans
* Thursday, January 18 - End Subsidies for Big Oil and Invest in Renewable Energy

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