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‘New Dems’ Outline Higher Ed Agenda
Michael Stratford, Education Reporter for POLITICO Pro, speaks with New Dem Vice-Chair Rep. Polis about the New Dem Higher Education Priorities, released September 15th, 2016. Read more below: ‘NEW DEMS’ OUTLINE HIGHER ED AGENDA: A group of moderate House Democrats today are releasing their priorities for reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. The three-page education agenda from the “New Democrat Coalition” calls for increasing Pell Grants, promoting dual … Continue Reading
September 15, 2016
POLITICO: New Democrats Out with Higher Education Priorities
Heather Caygle, Congressional Reporter at POLITICO, provides a first look at the recently released Higher Education Priorities unveiled by the New Dems. Read more below: NEW THIS MORNING— The New Democrat Coalition is out with its list of higher education priorities, including plans to reduce student loan debt and increase opportunities for veterans and first generation college students. The New Dems also want to address sexual assault on campus and push more … Continue Reading
September 14, 2016
Reps. Bera and Polis on How to Make Education Affordable and Accessible
New Dem Reps. Jared Polis (CO-02) and Ami Bera (CA-07) authored an op-ed about the need to make higher education more accessible and affordable for all Americans. They recognize education as the great equalizer and foundation of our economy and outline policies ideas to ensure success for future generations. Reps. Polis and Bera share their perspective on strengthening education to arm Americans with the tools they need to be successful in today's economy: "As members of the New … Continue Reading
June 27, 2016
CQ Roll Call: Democratic Coalition Unveils New National Security Principles
The New Democrat Coalition released National Security Principles for a tough and smart national security strategy that secures our homeland and protects our values. Ryan Lucas, intelligence and national security reporter for CQ Roll Call, gives a first look at the principles. Read more below: Democratic Coalition Unveils New National Security Principles By Ryan Lucas, CQ Roll Call The New Democrat Coalition released on Monday a set of national security principles that call for … Continue Reading
June 27, 2016
POLITICO: Moderate Democrat Group Advocates for Cyber Warfare Rules
The New Dems advocate for more focus on cybersecurity in their recently released National Security Principles. Tim Starks, cybersecurity reporter for POLITICO, writes about the New Dems' push for cyber warfare rules. Read more below: Moderate Democrat Group Advocates for Cyber Warfare Rules By Tim Starks, POLITICO A group of moderate Democrats today pushed for international cyberspace norms and rules. The New Democrat Coalition issued the call as part of a set of national … Continue Reading
June 27, 2016
POLITICO: New Democrats Unveil National Security Plan
Jeremy Herb, Defense Reporter at POLITICO, provides a first look at the recently released National Security Principles unveiled by New Dems. Read more below: FIRST LOOK — NEW DEMOCRATS UNVEIL NATIONAL SECURITY PLAN: by Jeremy Herb, Morning Defense, POLITICO The House centrist New Democrat Coalition is out today with a national security framework advocating the defeat of transnational terrorist organizations like al Qaeda and ISIL, as well as adapting to other emerging threats and … Continue Reading
June 13, 2016
Rep. Quigley Discusses the Importance of Tourism in America
New Dem Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05) authored an op-ed discussing the importance of America being a top tourist destination. Travel is America’s largest service export and one of the top job generating industries. Rep. Quigley calls for Congress to look for ways to support the industry and increase international tourism. Rep. Quigley references his work with the New Democrat Coalition on this end: “Alongside fellow members of the New Democrat Coalition, I have continued to urge Congress to … Continue Reading
May 24, 2016
Rep. Peters Discusses Opportunity and the American Dream
In our rapidly changing world, hard-working Americans are confronting challenges that threaten their opportunity. New Democrat Coalition Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) discusses the current state of the American Dream and cites the New Democrat Coalition as the pragmatic and result-oriented group of Democratic lawmakers committed to finding commonsense solutions that Americans need. Answering Anxiety With Opportunity By Rep. Scott Peters, U.S. Representative, … Continue Reading
May 18, 2016
A Transportation Infrastructure Plan for the 21st Century
by Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05)
For generations, this country's transportation infrastructure served as the backbone of our economic success. We dreamed big, we built bigger, and our economy flourished. But today, our crumbling infrastructure is slowing economic growth, and without serious long-term investments, we simply will not be able to compete in today's global economy. Over the past 50 years, as a share of our economy, our investment in transportation has shrunk by half. China is outspending us four to one and Europe … Continue Reading
May 18, 2016
Rep. Quigley on Transportation Infrastructure
New Democrat Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05) shares a transportation infrastructure plan for the 21st century. Rep. Quigley applauds the FAST Act which is included in the American Prosperity Agenda: Winning the Future. The FAST Act is a significant bipartisan accomplishment and Congress should continue to plan for similar long-term projects that will modernize our infrastructure, spur economic growth, and create jobs. Read more below and in The Huffington Post: A Transportation Infrastructure … Continue Reading
May 10, 2016
Rep. DelBene on Small Businesses and the Woman Card
The bedrock of America's economy is the ability of entrepreneurs to start new ventures and build them through hard work. New Dem Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) shares insight on the state of women entrepreneurs in the current economy, citing her legislation in the American Prosperity Agenda: Winning the Future to help hardworking women entrepreneurs succeed in the 21st century. Read more below and in The Hill: Small Businesses and the Woman Card By Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) Small … Continue Reading
May 09, 2016
Small Businesses and the Woman Card
by Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01)
Small businesses and startups with good ideas need capital to get off the ground. While some entrepreneurs have access to resources that help them start and grow their businesses, there is a significant demographic that lacks equal access - women. Today, women make up half the workforce, yet women-owned businesses still face significant challenges. This simply won't work in the 21st century economy if America wants to succeed. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, America has … Continue Reading
April 27, 2016
The Innovation Economy: America’s Path Forward
by Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11)
The American people and our economy have come a long way from the recession President Obama inherited seven years ago. We went from hemorrhaging 700,000 jobs a month, to an unprecedented 73 consecutive months of private sector job growth. More than 14 million jobs have been created. Unemployment has been cut in half. The stock market has recovered. The auto industry was rescued. And we've invested in exploding American industries like advanced manufacturing and solar.Yet despite these positive … Continue Reading
April 27, 2016
Rep. Gerry Connolly on the Innovation Economy
New Democrat Coalition Vice-Chair Gerry Connolly (VA-11) provides a blueprint for America's path forward with the innovation economy. Read more below and in The Hill: The innovation economy: America's path forward By Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) The American people and our economy have come a long way from the recession President Obama inherited seven years ago. We went from hemorrhaging 700,000 jobs a month, to an unprecedented 73 consecutive months of private sector job growth. … Continue Reading
April 26, 2016
Rep. Kind Outlines New Dem Solutions for America’s Changing Economy
New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03) outlined policy solutions to address America's changing economy. Rep. Kind highlights New Dem-led efforts to find the most innovative, effective solutions for adapting to these economic changes. The released report, New Dem American Prosperity Agenda: Winning the Future, provides details of the bills aimed at keeping America's engine revving, creating high-paying jobs, and improving the skills of all Americans who seek them. Read more below and … Continue Reading
April 30, 2015
Rep. Derek Kilmer in Seattle Times: Fix broken defense contracting
Fix broken defense contracting IN 2004, the U.S. Air Force had a good idea to streamline more than 200 computer systems into a single entity to help with coordination, security and accountability. A few years later, the bold idea had fizzled out - but only after eating up more than a billion dollars in taxpayer funds and producing questions from the leaders of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. This isn't the only example of a dead end at the U.S. Department of Defense. This is just … Continue Reading
April 15, 2015
Tax Day: New Dem Ideas for Tax Reform that Helps You and Your Family
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March 20, 2015
#AmericanProsperity: New Dems Lead with Ideas
In keeping with the Coalition’s ‘American Prosperity Agenda,’ efforts like the below foster economic growth and reinvent government to make it work better for middle-class families. Read some short blurbs on these efforts below: Fixing the Green Card Backlog to Grow the Economy in Every Town and City Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) spearheaded a letter with 71 of their colleagues - including 27 of their fellow New Democrat Coalition Members - urging President … Continue Reading
March 09, 2015
'New Democrat' Thought Leaders Back American Prosperity Agenda
Some of the top thinkers in the Democratic Party have embraced the New Democrat Coalition’s pro-growth American Prosperity Agenda. From the leader once called “Bill Clinton’s idea mill” to the “radical centrists” striving to modernize the Democratic Party, leaders from throughout the center-left are saying that the Agenda represents the Party’s future: “This agenda aims squarely at lifting and expanding the middle class. It puts growth before redistribution, and builds on America’s … Continue Reading
March 09, 2015
Honeywell Chairman & CEO Dave Cote on the American Prosperity Agenda
See what Honeywell Chairman and CEO Dave Cote had to say about the New Dems' American Prosperity Agenda: “Solving our fiscal problems, supporting free and fair trade, and reforming our tax code are all important parts of growing our economy and helping create an environment where business can create jobs. I applaud the New Democrat Coalition for putting forward an agenda that pushes Congress to find pragmatic and smart solutions to those … Continue Reading