Led by Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky, US House Democrats unveiled a plan this week for a 100 day Jumpstart for the Middle Class. Speaking to WFPL radio in Louisville, Yarmuth spelled out parts of the plan:

“This Congress has the reputation justifiably as being a ‘do-nothing’ Congress. We’ve accomplished very little,” he said. “We know the American people want action, and this is our action plan to help boost the middle-class and restore economic growth for the majority of Americans.”

Once again Democrats are responding to the needs of the common American while Republicans continue to do all they can to impoverish more and more Americans while giving the wealthy everything they want.

Specifics of the plan are posted on the website http://www.democraticleader.gov/middle-class-jumpstart/

Here is a list of the plan:

HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE STACKING THE DECK FOR THE WEALTHY AND THEIR SPECIAL INTEREST FRIENDS AT THE EXPENSE OF MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES. IN THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF 2015, A DEMOCRATIC HOUSE MAJORITY WILL ACT TO PUT THE MIDDLE CLASS FIRST.

‘MAKE IT IN AMERICA’ – BETTER JOBS AT HOME
Republicans voted to give tax breaks to companies that ship American jobs overseas.

Democrats will introduce the “21st Century Make It In America Act” to provide tax incentives for creating good-paying jobs here at home.

Republicans blocked legislation to make long-term investments in our nation’s aging highway system and opposed creating clean energy jobs of the future.

House Democrats will pass the “Build America Bonds Act” to boost job growth and modernize America’s infrastructure by building roads, bridges, broadband technology and investing in clean energy initiatives – paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.

Republicans refused to raise the minimum wage but gave massive tax giveaways to corporate special interests and the ultra-wealthy.

House Democrats will pass the “Fair Minimum Wage Act” and the “CEO/Employee Pay Fairness Act” to deny CEOs the ability to claim tax deductions for pay over $1 million unless they give their employees a raise.

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WHEN WOMEN SUCCEED, AMERICA SUCCEEDS
House Republicans refused to ensure equal pay for equal work, and voted to reduce access to child care and against paid sick leave.

House Democrats will pass the “Paycheck Fairness Act” to guarantee both women and men get equal pay for equal work, pass the “Healthy Families Act” to ensure paid sick leave for men and women, and increase access to affordable child care.

House Republicans voted to weaken domestic violence laws that protect women and voted to defund Planned Parenthood.

House Democrats will strengthen the “Violence Against Women Act” and will expand women’s access to comprehensive health care and family planning.

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AFFORDABLE EDUCATION TO KEEP AMERICA #1
House Republicans voted to pile more debt on the backs of students and families by preventing Americans from refinancing their student loans and by voting to cut Pell Grants.

House Democrats will pass the “Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act” to help Americans refinance their college loans to new, lower rates, and will increase access to Pell Grants for higher education.

House Republicans voted to limit access to quality early childhood education.

House Democrats will pass the “Strong Start for America’s Children Act” to increase access to effective early childhood learning.

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Democrats are embracing their role as the party of the middle class and poor. They are the party of the worker and the small business person. A vote for Iowa candidates Dave Loebsack, Pat Murphy, Staci Appel and Jim Mowrer is a vote for true American values.

A vote for any Republican is a vote for a bad economy that favors the wealthy and corporations, not small businesses. Democrats will give us all a chance, Republicans will try to take away Social Security, voucherize Medicare and end the ACA.

Think before you vote.