Chris Dodd

War in Iraq

Proposed a plan to redeploy by April 30, 2008.

Constitution Issues

Proposed the Restoring the Constitution Act, which includes restoring the writ of habeas corpus and requiring the U.S. to adhere to the Geneva Convention.

Senior Citizens

Proposed a plan to create a Universal 401K.

Education

Proposed a plan to subsidize in-state tuition for students at public community colleges and raise the Pell Grant.

Wants to create a Pre-K Incentive Fund for universal preschool.

Supports reforming the No Child Left Behind Act.

Health Care

Proposed a plan that would create an insurance marketplace called

Universal HealthMart. Coverage for children will be guaranteed and insurance will be portable.

Strengthening the Middle Class

Supports legislation such as the Employee Free Choice Act and enhancing the Family Medical Leave Act.

Supports increasing child and elder care.

Environment

Proposed a plan that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by

80 percent by 2050 and end the dependence on oil from the

Middle East.

Sources and further issues: http://chrisdodd.com/issues