Debate: Who is going to be the next President of the United States?
Side: Barack Obama

The following comes from Obama's Blueprint for Change.A Leader for ReformObama reached across the aisle and challenged leaders of both parties to pass historic ethics reforms both in Washington and Springfield, IL. Unlike other candidates, he refuses to accept campaign contributions from PACs and Washington lobbyists.Close the Revolving DoorObama will close the revolving door between the executive branch and K-Street lobbying shops. Obama’s appointees will serve the American people, not their own financial interests.Increase TransparencyObama will increase transparency so that ordinary Americans can understand their government and trust that their money is well spent.End Wasteful No-Bid ContractsObama will clean up government contracting and end the abuse of no-bid contracts.Universal CoverageObama will sign a universal health care plan into law by the end of his first term in office. His plan will provide affordable, quality health care coverage for every American.Reduce Health Care CostsObama’s plan will bring down the cost of health care and reduce a typical family’s premiums by as much as $2,500 per year.TaxesObama will cut income taxes by $1,000 for working families to offset the payroll tax they pay.TradeObama believes that trade with foreign nations should strengthen the American economy and create more American jobs. He will stand firm against agreements that undermine our economic security.TechnologyObama will encourage the deployment of the most modern communications infrastructure to reduce the costs of health care, help solve our energy crisis, create new jobs, and fuel our economic growth.LaborObama will strengthen the ability of workers to organize unions. He will fight for passage of the Employee Free Choice Act. Obama will ensure that his labor appointees support workers’ rights and will work to ban the permanent replacement of striking workers. Obama will also increase the minimum wage and index it to inflation to ensure it rises every year.Home OwnershipObama will crack down on fraudulent brokers and lenders. He will also make sure homebuyers have honest and complete information about their mortgage options, and he will give a tax credit to all middle-class homeowners.Bankruptcy ReformObama will reform our bankruptcy laws to protect working people, ban executive bonuses for bankrupt companies, and require disclosure of all pension investments.Credit CardsObama will establish a five-star rating system so that every consumer knows the risk involved in every credit card. He also will establish a Credit Card Bill of Rights to stop credit card companies from exploiting consumers with unfair practices.Work-FamilyObama will double funding for after-school programs, expand the Family Medical Leave Act, provide low-income families with a refundable tax credit to help with their child-care expenses, and encourage flexible work schedules.CommitmentAs someone who was largely raised by his grandparents, Obama has first-hand knowledge of how hard America’s seniors have worked to defend our country, teach our children and grow our economy. He will honor their lifetime of work.Protect Social SecurityObama will preserve Social Security by stopping any efforts to privatize it and working in a bipartisan way to preserve it for future generations.Secure Hard-Earned PensionsObama will fight to ensure that companies don’t dump their pension obligations.Help Americans Save MoreObama will make retirement savings automatic.---------P.S. As far as I can tell susity is not a real word.