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From Speaker-Designate Nancy Pelosi
H-204, The Capitol,
http://democraticle
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
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