'New Direction for America' platform
Negotiate lower prescription-drug prices with pharmaceutical companies for Medicare's drug program.
Fund stem cell research, increase access to healthcare
Increase science research, ensure the teaching of evolution, increase funding for community colleges.
Cut student-loan interest rates by half.
Ensure access to family planning methods and abortion, fund infant and child-care.
Increase the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour, increase employment benefits.
Enact funding recommendations of the 9/11 Commission.
Institute lobbying reform, implement balanced budgets, pay down the national debt.
Enact tax changes to benefit entrepreneurs.
Focus national security strategy to nation's borders, increase port security.
Fund more public transportation, promote environmental restoration.
Repeal subsidies for oil and gas companies to encourage renewable fuels.
SOURCE: Office of House minority leader Nancy Pelosi., www.housedemocrats.gov
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