(Washington D.C.)-    Congressman Russ Carnahan joined House Democrats yesterday in bringing the “100 Hours Agenda” to a successful conclusion – fulfilling Democrats’ promise to pass legislation reflecting the values and priorities of the American people within the first 100 legislative hours in the House of Representatives.

In an initial step to change the way that business done in Washington, the new Democratic Majority showed their commitment to the people by passing legislation which will have a real and lasting impact. With his colleagues, Carnahan has set a tone for the 110th Congress that is one of cooperation, consensus and compromise that extends beyond party lines. 

The House has passed the following items since the start of the 110th Congress:
• Ethics Reform, 1/4/07, Passed 430-1
• Restoring Fiscal Responsibility, 1/5/07, Passed 280-152 

100 Hours Legislation
• Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations, 1/9/07, Passed 299-128
• Increasing the Minimum Wage, 1/10/07, Passed 315-116
• Expanding Stem Cell Research, 1/11/07, Passed 253-174
• Requiring Negotiation for Lower Prescription Drug Costs, 1/12/07, Passed 255-170
• Cutting Interest Rates on Student Loans, 1/17/07, Passed 356-71
• Ending Subsidies for Big Oil and Investing in Renewable Energy, 1/18/07, Passed 264-163 

"In only the first month of the new Congress, we have already passed several pieces of legislation which will create significant positive change in the lives of average Americans.  This is just the beginning of the work we are going to do on behalf of the American people, but a very important step in the right direction."
     -Congressman Russ Carnahan, MO-3

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