"The American people have entrusted us with their hopes and aspirations for themselves, for their families, and for their future. We will honor that trust."
- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, November 8, 2006

The American people demanded a New Direction: to make America safer, to help restore the American dream, and to restore accountability and fiscal responsibility to the people's government.

The 110th Congress brought new faces, new energy and a steadfast commitment to a New Direction. In January, the first woman Speaker of the House in American history gaveled open the Congress in honor of all of America's children. Passage of the Six for '06 agenda, within the first 100 hours and with broad bipartisan support, signaled change and a new focus on American priorities.

Today, under Democratic leadership, the Congress is focused on a New Direction that makes American families and children, and our future generations, our highest priority.

With faith in the future, we have begun to build a remarkable record of progress.

MAKING AMERICA SAFER

	9/11 Commission Recommendations to Protect America from Terrorism
	Largest Veterans' Health Care Funding Increase in History
	Energy Security and Reducing Global Warming
	Holding the Administration Accountable For the War in Iraq

RESTORING THE AMERICAN DREAM

	Largest College Aid Expansion Since the GI Bill in 1944
	First Increase in the Minimum Wage in a Decade
	Innovation Agenda Promoting 21st Century Jobs in a Global Economy
	Aid to the Gulf Coast Recovering from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
	Health Care for 10 Million Children

RESTORING ACCOUNTABILITY

	Widely-acclaimed Landmark Lobby and Ethics Reform
	Pay-as-you-go Budget Discipline - No New Deficit Spending

The House of Representatives is building consensus. More than two-thirds of major legislation has passed with significant support from both parties. We must strive to find common ground where we can. Where we cannot, we will stand our ground.

Signed Into Law

Passed House

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"In our first year, we are taking our country in a New Direction worthy of the sacrifice of our troops, the vision of our Founding Fathers, and the aspirations of our children."
- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, November 1, 2007