Posted on 11/21/2006 10:20:17 AM PST by Sub-Driver
Pelosi Announces Opening Session of 110th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House of Representatives will open the first session of the 110th Congress on January 4, 2007 and will remain in session for several weeks in January to take up crucial legislation that will address the urgent priorities of the American people.
“From economic security to national security, the American people have resoundingly called for a New Direction. It is imperative that we waste no time in addressing the pressing needs facing our nation,” Pelosi said. “In the first 100 legislative hours, Democrats will get to work immediately to restore civility, integrity, and fiscal responsibility to the House, while increasing prosperity, opportunity, and security for all Americans.”
Included in House Democrats’ first 100 legislative hours are:
* Draining the swamp – break the link between lobbyists and legislation and commit to pay-as-you-go budgeting, no new deficit spending * Making America more secure – implement the independent 9/11 Commission recommendations * Giving Americans a raise – increase the minimum wage * Making college more affordable – cut the interest rate in half on federally subsidized student loans * Making health care more affordable – negotiate for lower prescription drug prices * Ending subsidies for Big Oil * Giving hope to families with devastating diseases – allow stem cell research
Taxes
Taxes
and more Taxes
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
Hold on to your wallets Nancy is going shopping
And they call this a plan?
Yes, we're tired of low unemployment, low interest rates, low inflation, a growing economy, a record stock market that is actually based on value and not on a dotcom bubble, an active homeland security department that keeps track of terrorists, listens to their plans and goes after their finances, takes the fight to them, and prevents further attacks on our soil. We need a new direction, Nancy.
"crucial legislation" is an oxymoron.
So, does that mean that when you factor in the decrease in government revenues from the economic decline due to the minimum wage increase, coupled with the increase in government expenses in the form of higher unemployment payments, the democrats will cut spending elsewhere?
I hope Bush has his veto stamp ready to use. He will need it.
Are they going to cut off in-state tuition for illegals and foreigners? How about no low interest rate loans to non-american students? No low interest house loans to the above mentioned groups as well? No Medical Care and Education for illegals, huh Nancy? This would really help American economy and the wallets of hard working AMERICANS!
Does this mean that the rats will stop oil shale research and stop other sources of oil?
economic security to national security
read between the lines.
All 'national security' employees will now have 'economic security' through the unions.
The government will further its control on means of production.
She'll increase prosperity and opportunity for all Americans-except those who actually have to WORK for a living!
The 9/11 recommendations are going to cost untold billions. Pay as you go? Here come the tax hikes, will Bush veto?
Are ending subsidies for Big Tobacco, Big Farm, Big City Transportation also on the agenda?
.....Nothing of which addresses our real problems. .....
The loss of revenue by big oil can be easily solved by raising prices in the Blue Zone.
Name the war that was won without deficit spending.
How about ethanol subsidies? Will she cut those?
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