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“Democrats are also calling for more aggressive steps to combat online radicalization here in the United States. We need to use the best minds in our technology companies to help us more effectively counter this dangerous online threat.”
Democratic lawmakers are also pushing two gun control bills as part of its national security agenda: the “No Fly, No Buy” bill that would prevent individuals on the FBI’s terror watch list from purchasing firearms and the King-Thompson Background Check Bill that would mandate background checks for all commercial gun sales. Similar bills failed in the Senate last month, as Senate Democrats simultaneously voted down Republican proposals to boost funding for the FBI’s criminal background check system and delay gun purchases by individuals suspected of terrorist connections.
Agenda is right. Combating online radicalization, and gun control.
We live in a time of unprecedented challenges. American families are concerned about their safety from foreign threats, the endurance of their paychecks and careers, and even the strength of their voice in their own democracy. To move our nation forward in uncertain times, we must protect people and restore faith in a democracy that puts people first.
SECURING OUR NATION
SECURING OUR FUTURE
SECURING OUR DEMOCRACY
SECURING OUR NATION:
Our first responsibility is to keep Americans safe. That means a tough and smart national security strategy to combat terrorism at home and abroad and eliminate ISIS.
House Democrats will:
■Combat global terror by working with allies in the Middle East and other countries, partnering with technology companies to combat online radicalization;
■Ensure that our military and the brave men and women who keep us safe have the resources they need to eliminate security threats;
■Increase funding for the FBI to enhance and expand their counterterrorism efforts and our response to threats here at home;
■Keep guns out of the hands of suspected terrorists and criminals with commonsense measures like “No Fly, No Buy” and expanded background checks;
■Expand DHS airport perimeter programs and screening of passengers.
■For an expanded list of priorities, click here.
SECURING OUR FUTURE:
To move the economy forward, we need to create a secure financial future for all Americans so they can buy a home, send their children to college, and save for retirement.
House Democrats will:
■Invest in America by upgrading our roads, bridges, grid, broadband, transit, and water infrastructure to create good-paying jobs, paid for by preventing US corporations from avoiding taxes just by moving their headquarters overseas;
■Create innovative platforms to equip our workers with skills and training they need for the jobs of tomorrow;
■Spur economic growth by reducing the crushing burden of student loan debt for families and addressing the cost of college;
■Make pay equity the law of the land so that women and men get equal pay for equal work by passing the Paycheck Fairness Act;
■Strengthen and expand Social Security for those who have earned their benefits through a lifetime of hard work.
■For an expanded list of priorities, click here.
SECURING OUR DEMOCRACY:
Everyday Americans deserve to know that their diversity of views and voices are being heard in our Democracy. We must level the playing field and restore our government by the people, for the people.
House Democrats will:
■ Stop secret money from buying elections by overturning Citizens United and passing the DISCLOSE Act;
■Level the playing field so the voices of all Americans have an equal chance to be heard by passing the By the People legislative package;
■Protect Americans’ most sacred rights at the ballot box and revitalize our nation’s voting laws by passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act;
■Pass comprehensive immigration reform that secures our borders, brings workers out of the shadows, and keeps families together.
House Democrats will: ■ Stop secret money from buying elections by overturning Citizens United and passing the DISCLOSE Act;
The principles articulated by the Supreme Court in the case have also been extended to for-profit corporations, labor unions and other associations. [2][3
originally posted by: neo96
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: neo96
No fly No buy. Denial of Muslims their second amendment rights. Remember now suspicion alone is enough.
Congrats! You now have something in common with the Democrats, my anti-2nd amendment friend.
Quite an epic failure of reading and comprehension.
originally posted by: WeDemBoyz
Wow, politicians write laws that are as thick as a book and people scream for simpler, more brief wording of the law. Politicians write up a two page, bullet-pointed summary of a plan to secure the nation and folks lose their spit. Sheesh, folks; do you like brevity or not? Make up your damn minds.
originally posted by: introvert
originally posted by: neo96
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: neo96
No fly No buy. Denial of Muslims their second amendment rights. Remember now suspicion alone is enough.
Congrats! You now have something in common with the Democrats, my anti-2nd amendment friend.
Quite an epic failure of reading and comprehension.
Do us a favor, Neo. Stop trying to stand up for the 2nd amendment. You make all of us firearm owners look like nuts.
On topic:
What the Democrats propose seems reasonable, but the No-fly nonsense and the background checks will not pass.
I was thinking the same thing when I was looking at your OP: Isn't the No-Fly list an arbitrary list full of mistakes and guesswork that would deny someone their second-amendment rights, and aren't background checks already mandatory by federal law for all gun purchases through commercial and online sellers?
originally posted by: introvert
What the Democrats propose seems reasonable, but the No-fly nonsense and the background checks will not pass.