Memo From Washington [Democrat Party Agenda] - NACS Online

Below, I have provided a short, unbiased synopsis of their proposals (full details are available from the actual document). Obviously, their descriptions of the priorities are more politically angled and punchy than those which follow, and you may agree or disagree with their agenda. Either way, it's important to understand what the agenda of the Congress could be in the coming months:

1. Real Security at Home and Overseas: Articulates the party's vision for the future of the U.S. military and the nation's campaigns overseas, specifically in Iraq and against the forces of al Qaeda.

2. Better American Jobs-Better Pay: Specifies that Members of Congress shall not receive another pay raise until the minimum wage is increased.

3. College Access for All: Cut rates for student loans, expand Pell Grants and make tuition permanently tax deductible.

4. Energy Independence - Lower Gas Prices: Promote initiatives for energy-efficient technology and domestic alternative fuels like biofuels and enact tough laws to stop price gouging.

5. Affordable Health Care - Life-Saving Science: Change the Medicare prescription drug program and promote stem cell research.

6. Retirement Security and Dignity: Stop any plans to privatize all or any part of Social Security, enact pension reforms and expand personal savings incentives.