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House and Senate Democratic Leaders and ranking members from the key national security committees wrote to the President about the continued deterioration of the security situation in Iraq. In the face of escalating violence, increasing instability in the region, and an overall strain on our troops that has reduced their readiness to levels not seen since Vietnam, House Democrats call upon the President to change course and adopt a new strategy to give our troops and the Iraqi people the best chance for success.
In the past month, over 60 U.S. soldiers and Marines have been killed, hundreds of U.S. troops have been wounded, many of them grievously, nearly 1,000 Iraqi civilians have died, and the cost to the American taxpayer has grown by another $8 billion dollars. Even the Administration's most recent report to Congress on Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq indicates that security trends in Iraq are deteriorating, and likely to continue to worsen for the foreseeable future. With daily attacks against American and Iraqi troops at close to their highest levels since the start of the war, and sectarian violence intensifying, we can only conclude that our troops are caught in the middle of a low-grade civil war that is getting worse. The stay the course strategy is not working.
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Watch Democratic Whip Hoyer on the Failed Republican National Security Policies >> >>
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As gasoline prices skyrocket, Americans are feeling the pain at the pump, and are worried about the security of our nation and our growing dependence on foreign oil. While these are serious and long-term challenges, the answer to this problem is right here at home. House Democrats unveiled "Energizing America: Farmer's Fueling Our Energy Independence." The plan calls for an increase in the use of homegrown biofuels, an increase in the number of flexible fuel vehicles on the road, and encourages the growth of locally owned biofuel plants to compete with the big multinational oil companies.
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Rep. Brian Higgins
Cancer claims the lives of 1,500 American people every day. Rep. Higgins, in response to President Bush’s 2007 budget cuts that reduced the National Cancer Institute (NCI) funding by nearly $40 million, is sponsoring legislation that would entirely fund the NCI.
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House Democrats believe that America needs a New Direction that provides opportunity, security and prosperity for all Americans. Lavish tax cuts for a privileged few, fiscal irresponsibility and a culture of corruption have steered our nation in the wrong direction. House Democrats can turn it around.
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House and Senate Democrats unveiled the comprehensive Democratic plan to protect America: Real Security. The Democratic plan for Real Security will protect Americans and restore our country’s position of international leadership. Despite their tough talk, Republican's incompetence has made America less safe. Democrats offer policies to provide the real security that Americans expect and demand.
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The talent, intellect, and entrepreneurial spirit of the American people have made this nation the leader in economic and technological advancements. House Democrats believe American leadership is fueled by national investments in an educated and skilled workforce, groundbreaking federal research and development by public and private sectors, and a steadfast commitment to being the most competitive and innovative nation in the world.
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