Friday, January 05, 2007

The "First 100 Hours"

The clock begins ticking next week on the U.S. House Democrats’ ambitious first 100-hour agenda, which is comprised of a series of measures that Democrats say they promised voters when they were brought to power in November.

Monday: Implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations

Wednesday: Increase the minimum wage

Thursday: Expand stem cell research

Jan. 12: Allow negotiation for lower prescription drug costs

Jan. 17: Cut interest rates on student loans

Jan. 18: End subsidies for oil companies and invest in renewable energy