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In reply to the discussion: Democrats need a bold agenda. Here's what they should do in the first 100 days of Congress. [View all]LBM20
(1,580 posts)And this will STILL put R's on the defensive and make them the party of "NO."
1) Strengthen protections for pre-existing conditions.
2) Reduce costs of prescriptions drugs allowing bargaining for pricing and Medicare buy-in for those 55 and over.
3) Infrastructure bill.
4) Reform of the tax bill making it weighted much more to the middle class and putting back in being able to write off state taxes, etc. and closing welfare for the rich loopholes and offshore tax shelters
5) Jobs bill: tax credits for new hires, tsx incentives for startups and expansions, more money for job training, investments in research and development, smart trade reform, and tax incentives for made in America manufacturing jobs
6) Some moves on climate change and alternative energy.
7) Voter protection and access legislation.
8) Smart criminal justice reform.
9) Comprehensive immigration reform.
10) Deal with the opioid crisis and other mental health issues.