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New Congress, New Policies
Washington Post staff writers highlight the business priorities of the incoming Democratic leadership.
Democrats wasted no time yesterday proclaiming a new era in Washington, pledging to put middle-class economic issues at the top of their agenda. They promised fresh scrutiny of drug prices, corporate profits, international trade and more.
 
TAXES: Can the Middle Class Expect Some Relief? (Post, November 9, 2006, Page D01)
 
HEALTH CARE: Will an Attempt Be Made to Contain Costs? (Post, November 9, 2006, Page D01)
 
CONTRACTING: Will Democrats' Oversight Live Up To Their Talk? (Post, November 9, 2006, Page D03)
 
ACCOUNTABILITY: What's the Fate Of Sarbanes-Oxley's Corporate Controls? (Post, November 9, 2006, Page D03)
 
ENERGY: An Acceleration Toward Alternative Fuels? (Post, November 9, 2006, Page D03)
 
HOUSING: Will the Federal Role In Affordability and Lending Expand? (Post, November 9, 2006, Page D03)
 
THE ECONOMY: Will Minimum Wage and Trade Be Affected? (Post, November 9, 2006, Page D03)
 

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