DNC: Under Bush, America Not Moving Ahead of the Pack

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WASHINGTON, April 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, President Bush will tout his American Competitiveness Initiative during an event in Rockville, Maryland. But, over the past five years, President Bush's failed policies on health care, trade and education have all made America less competitive and have undermined the economic security of our country.

"While President Bush happily touted his latest hollow initiative today, his policies over the past five years have in fact undermined our country's competitiveness," said Democratic National Committee Communications Director Karen Finney. "From underfunding his own No Child Left Behind Initiative to trying to eliminate Perkins Loans, President Bush's education policies have failed America's students. At the same time, under his watch, health care costs and oil prices have also skyrocketed, squeezing American businesses and families. And, as our trade deficit hits record levels, the White House has proposed eliminating key loan and assistance programs that are crucial to the growth of American businesses.

"Democrats remain committed to national priorities that will help guarantee our national security and prosperity, expand markets for American products, and assert economic leadership throughout the world. Democrats are committed to making sure that America remains competitive and at the forefront of scientific, technological and economic advancement."

In Congress, House Democrats launched the Innovation Agenda: A Commitment to Competitiveness to Keep America Number One. With this Innovation Agenda, House Democrats laid down a challenge to the President and to Congress to renew our commitment to the public-private partnerships that will secure America's continued leadership in innovation and unleash the next generation of discovery, invention, and growth. To see House Democrats' Innovation Agenda, click here: http://www.housedemocrats.gov/news/librarydetail.cfm?library_cont ent_id=557

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