As we move into the new year, what are the greatest political challenges in front of us? If you were an advisor to the president or to leaders of Congress, what would you advise? What are the issues and ideas that should occupy the minds of our national leaders in 2013? Why?
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
January 2013 prompt: New Year, New Issues?
In less than a week, a new Congress will be sworn into office. On January 20, President Obama begins his second term in the White House. With any luck, this represents an opportunity for the nation to hit the reset button on the partisan gridlock that has made the last two years such a challenge in Washington D.C.
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As we enter a new year, we move into a new spectrum of issues and controversies that need to be dealt with. Some big issues that are still of very much concern are issues such as fiscal issues, Healthcare reform, and energy. But also due to recent devastating events such as the Newtown shooting and Hurricane Sandy, these have brought new issues to the table that Congress should very much considering on establishing new legislature.
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2.)Energy: Congress needs to start making progress in the arena of climate change and energy conservation. It may seem like there is little political force to push climate change reform, but I think that there needs to be significant conversation about carbon emissions and alternative energy sources.
3.)Gun control: Due to recent events in Newtown Connecticut, this ahs shed light on the major issue of gun control. This means dissecting the Second Amendment and developing polices on automatic weapons, ammunition, and background check requirements. After the horrible shooting, I think that the public is ready and willing to adhere to new gun laws and I think Congress should too.
4.)Disaster response: In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Congress should bee looking at changing and looking into making new response systems, disaster planning, and looking into more effective relief systems.