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Week of 11.10.06
The First 100 HoursThis Week:
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Measure For Measure |
The First 100 Hours |
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The soon to be Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, has mentioned ambitious plans for the first 100 hours of a democratic majority. Below are some of her goals, as well as NOW reports that shed some light on the challenges and history behind them.Implement the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Pelosi wants to adopt and implement recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission in their report which was released in 2004. » NOW: 9/11 Commission Report and Recommendations » NOW: 9/11 Commission Report and the 2004 Elections Diminish the Influence of Congressional Lobbyists Mindful of Congressional scandals that weighed heavily in voters' minds during the election, Pelosi hopes to weaken ties between lobbyists and lawmakers. » NOW: Lawmakers or Lawbreakers 
Better Police our PortsTerrorism was also a strong factor in the mid-term election results. Pelosi said she hopes to better screen cargo shipped to the U.S. to prevent future terrorist attacks. » NOW: Toxic Transport » NOW: Formula For Disaster Reduce the Cost of Prescription Drugs While backing away from the issue of universal healthcare, Pelosi is hoping to reduce the price of drugs in Medicare's prescription drug coverage. » NOW: Interview with Judith Stein, of the Center for Medicare Advocacy Increase the Federal Minimum Wage Pelosi hopes to increase the federal minimum wage nationwide for the first time since 1997. She is hoping to increase it from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour. » NOW: Minimum Wedge » NOW: Income and Inequality |
