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T
HE
D
RAFT
2008
D
EMOCRATIC
N
ATIONAL
P
LATFORM
R
ENEWING
A
MERICA
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P
ROMISE
Presented to the
2008 Convention Platform Standing Committee
by the
Platform Drafting Committee
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, Chair
August 7, 2008
Copyright © 2008 by the 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee, Inc.For more information, contact: Democratic National Committee430 South Capitol St., SEWashington, DC 20003202-863-8000www.democrats.org
DRAFT – 08/07/08iTable of Contents
Renewing America’s PromisePreambleI.
Renewing the American Dream
IntroductionJumpstart the Economy and Provide Middle Class Americans Immediate Relief Empowering Families for a New Era
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Affordable, Quality Health Care Coverage for All Americans
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Retirement
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Good Jobs with Good Pay
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Work and Family
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Poverty
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Opportunity for WomenInvesting in American Competitiveness
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New American Energy
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A World Class Education for Every Child
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Pre-school
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K-12
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Higher Education
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Science, Technology and Innovation
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Invest in Manufacturing and Our Manufacturing Communities
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Creating New Jobs by Rebuilding American Infrastructure
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A Connected America
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Support Small Business and Entrepreneurship
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Real Leadership for Rural AmericaEconomic Stewardship
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Restoring Fairness to our Tax Code
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Housing
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Reforming Financial Regulation
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Consumer Protection
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Savings
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Smart, Strong, and Fair Trade Policies
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Fiscal Responsibility
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