The dems want to make a decent impact on domestic policies while waiting for Bush to come up with the latest rendition of the iraqi war policy.I think most people will agree that many of the changes are good for america, like implementing the 9/11 commission recommendations. a motivated congress working their asses off can't be a bad thing.
Which one of these don't ya like?-no new spending if it adds to the deficit. -implement the recommendations of the 9/11 commission -lobbying reform ("break the link" between lobbyists and legislation)-raise the minimum wage, and allow no pay hike for Congress unless the minimum wage increase is approved. -ban on privatizing Social Security-negotiate lower drug prices"-cut student loan interest rates by 50%-roll back multibillion-dollar subsidies for oil companies
I was actually pretty excited when I saw the proposals. Designed to really give some positive changes to domestic policy.When Bush finally announces the troop increase in 2 weeks, they will tackle his initiative then. (they can't take on the war yet, as the 2007 budget was already approved by a repub congress.)
Which one of these don't ya like?-no new spending if it adds to the deficit. -implement the recommendations of the 9/11 commission -lobbying reform ("break the link" between lobbyists and legislation)-raise the minimum wage, and allow no pay hike for Congress unless the minimum wage increase is approved. -ban on privatizing Social Security-negotiate lower drug prices-cut student loan interest rates by 50%-roll back multibillion-dollar subsidies for oil companies