What is the Democratic Congress doing for us?
Nov 08, 08:36 AM CST
I talk to several people each day who are frustrated with the lack of progress that they perceive is coming from Washington, DC. They’re concerned that, despite being on the victorious side of one of the most lopsided election cycles in modern history, Democrats are not doing enough to repair the damage wrought by the Bush administration.
Yes, we still have troops in Iraq. It is highly unlikely that anything can be done about this until we have a new Commander in Chief. But at the end of the day, the Democratic Congress has done almost everything in their power to move America forward.
The DNC compiled the following information:
 | Strengthening |
| The first bill passed by the Democratic Congress made the 9/11 Commission recommendations law. These important guidelines help win the war on terrorism and protect American families. | |
| Expanding |
| With an overwhelming bipartisan majority, the Democratic Congress passed the largest expansion of higher education aid since the GI Bill. It’s estimated this new law will save the average student $4,400 on his or her student loans at no cost to taxpayers. | |
| Raising the |
| The Democratic Congress passed the first increase of the minimum wage in a decade. The result was a raise for 13 million hard-working Americans. | |
 | Expanding Life Saving Medical |
| Stem cell research is a new frontier in medical research, giving hope to those suffering from debilitating illnesses. The Democratic Congress passed legislation to expand this critical research. Unfortunately, President Bush vetoed this bill. | |
| Providing Health Care for |
| The Democratic Congress sent President Bush a bipartisan bill that would have provided health care for 10 million American children. The bill was “pay as you go” compliant and supported by most Americans. Unfortunately, President Bush vetoed this bill. | |
| Fighting Global Warming and |
| The House of Representatives passed historic energy legislation to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, create new jobs, and reduce carbon emissions. | |
| Investing in Good Paying Jobs |
| The America Competes Act is the first part of the Democrats’ innovation agenda to prepare the next generation of American workers for today’s global economy. It invests in scholarships and training for math and science teachers and doubles research funding. | |
| Restoring |
| The Lobbying and Ethics Reform bill broke the link between lobbyists and legislation. Independent ethics reform groups called it “sweepting, fundamental” and “landmark” reform. | |
– by Eric Van Horn | Send this to a friend
