And, while Democrats turned up the rhetoric, it was Republicans who worked to find a responsible solution to the Medicare funding crisis . While Democrats toiled to scare senior citizens, the Medicare Trust Fund Board announced that funds would run out a year earlier than previously thought. Promises made and promises kept. That's the Republican record. It's a great idea for Oregon and America that will put dollars back in the pockets of the average American family.
Republicans are the party of inclusion.
That's why the Oregon and national Republican platforms contain language speaking directly to the theme of inclusion and why the Republican party is growing while Democratic Party membership declines. Republicans continue to lead the way for responsible environmental legislation . Republicans understand we must preserve our environment while promoting and enhancing quality of life for the people. Republicans are the true party of democracy. While Democrats seek out ways to grow the federal government, Republicans are returning power to local governments through regulatory reform, assistance to small businesses, litigation reform, and by ending unnecessary government intrusions.