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The Republican Congressional agenda is one of limited government, personal responsibility and accountability that promotes faith, family and freedom.


Health Care
Republicans in Congress worked to add an historic drug benefit to Medicare -- delivering access to lifesaving prescription drugs to millions of America's seniors who otherwise would lack any assistance with the cost of their medications. The law reflects a promise kept to seniors and a monumental success of Republican leadership. Read More...

Taxes
Republicans firmly believe working Americans should be able to keep more of the money they earn. It's one of our fundamental differences with Democrats. Read More...

Education
In 2001, in an overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion, Congress approved the No Child Left Behind Act. NCLB was built on the key principles of accountability for results, local control and flexibility, expanded parental choice and funding for what works. It has been a monumentally successful initiative and schools are reaping its benefits everyday. Read More...

Border Security
Republicans in Congress remain committed to securing our nation's borders and enforcing our nation's laws. During 2005, the House passed the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act. The bill aims to continue to protect our homeland from terrorism threats. The bill, among other items, prevents illegal immigration and takes needed steps to secure America's borders. Read More...

Social Security
Created in 1935, Social Security is an important social insurance program designed to pay retired workers a continuing income for retirement. Without it almost half of today's seniors would live in poverty. And one in every three seniors depends on Social Security for 90% of their income. This is why Republicans are committed to ensuring seniors receive every penny in Social Security benefits they have earned over a lifetime of hard work. Read More...

National Defense and Homeland Security
Overnight, the September 11th terrorist attacks put the issue of national security among the most pressing topics facing Congress. National defense and homeland security issues that had been relegated to the backburner throughout the 1990s received new focus. Read More...

Economy
Thanks to Republican economic policies, the U.S. economy is robust and job creation is strong. Read More...

Energy
Republicans in Congress are pushing to lessen our country's dependence on foreign sources of energy. The House passed an energy bill that aims to decrease our dependence on foreign oil, bring down gas prices and conserve energy. Read More...

Veterans
Republicans in Congress are committed to honoring our men and women in uniform, past and present. And Republican reforms have bettered the situation of our nation's veterans, dramatically increased funding for veterans' programs, and ensured our veterans receive the benefits they are owed. Read More...