We need an energy policy that will make us independent of foreign oil and reverse global warming. Jeanne Shaheen will work to establish a smart national energy policy that invests in clean, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency technologies and that ends the subsidies and tax breaks for oil companies.

The devastating, mismanaged war in Iraq has tarnished America’s image in the world and made us less safe at home. Jeanne Shaheen will work to end the war in Iraq and bring our troops home safely and responsibly as soon as possible and begin the hard work of rebuilding our alliances and restoring America’s reputation in the world. Jeanne believes we need a firm date to begin withdrawing our troops and a plan for a phased withdrawal that protects the safety of our men and women in uniform.

Education is the key to maintaining America’s competitive advantage in the world. Jeanne Shaheen believes the federal government must become a full partner in public education by fully funding special education, reforming No Child Left Behind, and making new critical investments in early learning and lifelong learning. And, Jeanne will lead the fight to reduce college costs for middle-class families.

Health care costs are spiraling out of control and middle class families are struggling to keep pace. Jeanne Shaheen believes we need a universal health care system to cover every single American. She will lead the fight to reduce health care costs by increasing access to preventive care; moving to electronic medical record keeping; and taking on the big drug companies to allow the importation of safe drugs from Canada.

To restore our innovation advantage and create the jobs of tomorrow, Jeanne Shaheen believes we need to invest in emerging industries that will also improve our quality of life, such as clean energy, environmental remediation, stem cell and other medical research, and new technologies.

Washington is borrowing more and more from China and India, saddling our grandchildren with billions and billions in debt, because of runaway spending and giveaways to special interests. As Senator, Jeanne Shaheen will insist we stop the corruption, crack down on no-bid contracts, make every member of Congress put their names on any pork barrel spending they support, and get back to fiscal accountability.