Political Factoid
Key ideas originated by the
Republicans and championed
by the Republicans:*
- Dream Act
Provide a path for permanent legal
residency for children brought to
the United States illegally, if they
complete college education or
serve in the U.S. Military.
- Cap and Trade
A market-based approach used
to control pollution by providing
economic incentives for achieving
reductions in the emissions of
pollutants.
- Individual Mandate
A law that requires all
individuals to purchase health
insurance.
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Until, that is, President Barack Obama
picked up their ideas and tried to get
them passed into law.
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