January 20th, 2007

The first 100 hours

Posted by Drew at 1:39 pm

House Democrats have delivered on their promise to pass eight major pieces of legislation within their first 100 hours as the majority.

The legislation will reform lobbying practices, limit deficit spending, implement the recommendations of the 9/11 commission, raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour, promote stem cell research, allow the government to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies for lower prices, cut student loan interest rates in half, and encourage energy independence by reducing subsidies for major oil companies.

If the Democrats’ first 100 hours are any indication, the new House of Representatives will be one of the most productive in decades.

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