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"Congressman Payne has paid special attention to a number of issues including the welfare of children, the state of our environment, and the health of our nation."
 
For Immediate Release
January 18, 2007		 Contact: Kerry McKenney
(202) 225-3436
 

PAYNE HELPS HOUSE DEMOCRATS TO BRING
THE “100 HOURS AGENDA” TO A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION


Says Democrats Keep Their Promise
to the American People
Tenth District Congressman Donald M. Payne joined House Democrats today 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.
 
“The American people, including my New Jersey constituents, sent a resounding message that they wanted a new direction for this country, and we are moving forward full speed ahead,” Representative Payne said.  “The completion of the ‘100 Hours Agenda’ shows that we heard them loud and clear and will continue addressing the needs of all Americans.”
 
“From strengthening our national security to giving more Americans a realistic shot at the American Dream, the new Democratic Majority is committed to real and lasting results for the people we serve.  We hope to change the way that business is done in Washington,” added Payne.
 
Congressman Payne went on to note that each of the “100 Hours Agenda” items passed the House with bipartisan support.  “We’ve set a tone of cooperation, consensus and compromise that extends beyond party lines for the 110th Congress.  We’re putting progress ahead of partisanship.”
 
The House has passed the following items since the start of the 110th Congress:
  •  Ethics Reform, 1/4/07, Passed 430-1 (D 232-0; R 198-1)
  •  Restoring Fiscal Responsibility, 1/5/07, Passed 280-152 (D 232-0; R 48-152)
100 Hours Legislation
  • Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations, 1/9/07, Passed 299-128 (D 231-0; R 68-128)
  • Increasing the Minimum Wage, 1/10/07, Passed 315-116 (D 233-0; R 82-116)
  • Expanding Stem Cell Research, 1/11/07, Passed 253-174 (D 216-16; R 37-158)
  • Requiring Negotiation for Lower Prescription Drug Costs, 1/12/07, Passed 255-170 (D 231-0; R 24-170)
  • Cutting Interest Rates on Student Loans, 1/17/07, Passed 356-71 (D 232-0; R 124-71)
  • Ending Subsidies for Big Oil and Investing in Renewable Energy, 1/18/07, Passed 264-163 (D 228-4; R 36-159)
“We were elected to do the business of the People.  House Democrats are charting a new innovative course.  With the 100 Hours Agenda, we are definitely moving in the right direction,” concluded Representative Payne.
 

 
 
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