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One year ago, the American people demanded a New Direction: to make America safer, to help restore the American dream, and to restore accountability and fiscal responsibility to the people's government.
Read more about the accomplishments of the New Direction Congress.
After seven months in office, House Democrats are addressing the priorities of the American people. We have passed significant legislation with bipartisan support, and we are making real progress on important issues in order to defend our country, restore the American dream, and achieve energy independence.
Today the House passed the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 411-8.
After just six months in office, House Democrats are keeping our promises and moving our nation in a new direction.
The 110th Congress is making progress on the American people’s priorities, despite intense opposition from President Bush and Rubberstamp Republicans on many issues.
Yesterday, the House passed a stem cell bill that will allow lifesaving stem cell research to continue.
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, already the highest-ranking congressman in Maryland history, became the longest-serving yesterday.
Yesterday, the House passed legislation that will significantly impact the war in Iraq.
After only five months of the 110th Congress, the new Democratic majority in the House is passing important legislation that addresses the key priorities of the American people and moves our nation in a new direction.