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Tuesday, January 9 - Implement the 9/11 Commission Recommendations
PASSED - January 9, 2007 at 7:17 PM, 299 - 128


TSA agents smuggle weapons and drugs to Puerto Rico arrested earlier this
week.


To Puerto Rico? Well, ok. And, they got caught, so what's your point? Did
the Democrats claim to eliminate crime?


Wednesday, January 10 - Increase the Minimum Wage
PASSED - January 10, 2007 at 5:10 PM, 315 - 116


Job creation at 7 year low, unemployment increases.


Who's been in charge for the last 7 years? Not Pelosi I believe.

Thursday, January 11 - Expand Stem Cell Research
PASSED - January 11, 2007 at 3:11 PM, 253 - 174


At the expense of other government health programs.


See previous comment.

Friday, January 12 - Allow Negotiation for Lower Prescription Drug Costs
PASSED - January 12, 2007 at 2:22 PM, 255 - 170


Prices still higher than that of WalMart or Costco who purchase at the
national, not state level.


But, better than they were. What's your complaint?


Wednesday, January 17 - Cut Interest Rates on Student Loans
PASSED - January 17, 2007 at 5:35 PM, 356 - 71


Increasing interest rates on adjustable mortgages creates record
foreclosures, markets tumble. College tuition costs still outpace
inflation.


The Congress didn't tough adjustable mortgage rates. Tuition is lower than
it was. What's your complaint?

Thursday, January 18 - End Subsidies for Big Oil and Invest in Renewable
Energy
PASSED - January 18, 2007 at 6:09 PM, 264 - 163


Gas prices soar, energy companies move out of US.


Soar? Oh, you mean wind power.... got it.

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