My Answers: DCCC 2007 New Directions Survey (Part Three)

PART V: RETIREMENT SECURITY - SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
Which political party do you trust most to guarantee your retirement security?
- Democrats

Do you favor or oppose renewed Republican efforts to privatize Social Security?
- No

Should the Medicare prescription drug benefit plan be reformed to make it less confusing to seniors?
- Yes

Should the Medicare prescription drug benefit plan be reformed to allow the government to negotiate lower drug prices with the big drug companies?
- Yes

PART VI - EDUCATION
How does America's educational system rank compared to other industrialized nations?
- (added): Our elementary and secondary schools are falling behind because of lack of parental involvement and an unwillingness to invest in our kids and teachers. Our universities have similar problems but are doing much better at offering a world-class education to students all over the world. Unfortunately, many students outside this country are better qualified to attend college than our own kids.

Do you think the federal government should provide more aid to Americans who want to continue their education beyond high school?
- (added): Yes, we'd only benefit in a more educated work force.

Which Democratic initiative will help more Americans afford college? (Check all that apply.)
- Cutting student loan interest rates, increasing college tuition tax deductions, increasing Pell grants