Democratic Party Platform
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DFL Action Agenda
Specific positions adopted by each State Convention on important state and national public policy issues that the party supports in order to enact the principles in the ongoing platform.
Major Senior Caucus 2010 Policy Issues
The Senior Caucus Issues Committee named the following issues to highlight during the 2010 election period. They were selected from the list of issues that were submitted by members.
These issues will be used used in discussions with voters and the candidates.
Medicare Plan D
At least one Medicare Plan D drug benefit plan be offered through Medicare giving consumers the choice between a cost-effective public plan and a private for profit plan
The federal government be required to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies on behalf of seniors and persons with disabilities for lower drug prices for Medicare Plan D drug plans.
Maintain Social Security
Congress stop using Social Security Funds for use in the general budget and use the funds only to pay social security benefits.
Health Care for all Minnesotans
The Minnesota Legislature enact legislation providing access to, and a funding method for, affordable, accessible, quality healthcare for every Minnesotan
Legislation permitting the re-importation of prescription drugs.
The US Congress and if possible the Minnesota Legislature enact legislation that allows individuals, pharmacies and wholesalers to re-import prescription medications from other industrialized nations.
Promote and support “aging in place.”
The Minnesota Legislature promote and support “aging in place” programs so Minnesota seniors can remain in their homes and require that state agencies including the Minnesota Board on Aging increase public awareness of these programs through education, promotion, and publicity.
Move toward sound fiscal responsibility by restoring tax cuts
The State of Minnesota return to the sound fiscal and taxation policies in existence prior to the year 2000
