Yesterday I taped a segment for the Aaron Harber Show with my Republican counterpart. He spent much of his time talking about what the state and federal government under the Democrats have not done. So I thought it only appropriate to share with you an update on the accomplishments of the Congress. Enjoy!!\

From the DNC Press Room

Key point: As we approach the U.S. Senate’s 100th day at work, Democrats continue to fight for what the American people demanded in November: a new direction at home and abroad and accountability in both Washington and Iraq. That is why we will work to pass stem cell legislation that could lead to treatments and cures for millions of Americans suffering from debilitating diseases and conditions. That is also why we are united in our effort to give our troops in Iraq the resources they need and a strategy worthy of their sacrifices.

100 DAYS

Democrats are heeding the call of the American people. We are finding solutions to move America forward.

• Cleaned up Washington through ethics reform
• Gave working Americans a long overdue raise
• Made America more secure by implementing the 9/11 recommendations
• Restored fiscal responsibility through CR and the budget

We have also restored accountability to government. We are asking tough questions, holding oversight hearings and demanding accountability from this Administration

• Ensuring our veterans receive the care they deserve
• Ensuring our criminal justice system is free of political manipulation
• Holding this administration accountable for its failed policies in Iraq

IRAQ

The President has put our troops in the middle of a civil war. That was never supposed to be the mission.

Democrats are determined to make sure the troops have the funds they need - just like we were the ones who demanded they have sufficient body armor, training and Veterans’ care.

We are also determined to provide the troops a strategy for success, which the President has failed to do since the start of this war.

Military and civilian experts agree that this war cannot be won militarily. Success can only come when all the political leaders in Iraq reach a settlement.

The President needs to make good on his promise to get the Iraqis to meet the benchmarks they set themselves - but on which they have never followed through. After four years, it’s time for Iraq to take responsibility for its future.

American troops are putting their lives at risk every single day. But Iraqi leaders are not willing to take the political risk of getting their own country together. That must change.

We have to change course and turn our attention back to the war on al Qaeda and their allies. We must fight a more effective war on terror. That’s what Congress is demanding. And the President should be leading us that direction, not threatening vetoes.

STEM CELL

Our bill offers real hope to patients by greatly expanding scientists’ access to embryonic stem cell lines.

This legislation enjoys overwhelming, bipartisan support, and is endorsed by major medical and scientific associations, research universities and institutions, and dozens of patient advocacy organizations representing millions of Americans.

The bill imposes ethical rules on stem cell research that are stricter than the President’s policy and supports all ethical alternatives for stem cell research.

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