[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 22501]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       DEMOCRATS SIX FOR 2006 WILL BE IMPLEMENTED EARLY NEXT YEAR

  (Mr. CARNAHAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, last month the American people demanded 
change from Washington, and in January they are going to get it.
  Over the last couple of years, the American people have grown 
increasingly disillusioned with a government that was not working for 
them. It is time that Washington stop listening exclusively to the 
elite special interests and start listening to the people who send us 
here.
  That is why Democrats want to repeal billions of dollars in tax 
breaks for big oil companies to instead invest in new energy 
technologies. Rather than handouts to Big Oil, we should be working to 
make America energy independent. The inclusive Democratic agenda starts 
us down that path.
  Our agenda also looks out for American seniors over the interests of 
drug companies. There is simply no reason why our government shouldn't 
negotiate for lower prices. The government already negotiates on behalf 
of our veterans, and they are now enjoying a 42 percent savings on 
their drugs. Democrats and Republicans have heard the loud voices of 
Americans. Their voices should be echoed in this people's House by 
every Member of this new Congress.

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