New House members on their top priorities: "Cannot be afraid to do big things"
Summary
Newly elected House members arrived in Washington for orientation after Democrats won control of both chambers in the midterm election. Democrats said they would focus on affordability and oversight of the Trump administration, while Republicans said they wanted to reconnect with voters and work with Democrats where possible.Key Facts
- Democratic Rep.-elect Scott Wiener said lowering living costs would be his top priority.
- Maryland Democrat Adrian Boafo said federal workers would be a major focus, citing 85,000 federal workers in his district and 30,000 laid off in the state.
- Connecticut Democrat Luke Bronin named health care, housing and electricity costs as issues where Democrats should pursue bold proposals.
- Missouri Republican Chris Stigall said his party needed to reconnect with voters and better communicate their needs.
- Tennessee Republican Charlie Hatcher said diesel prices affect farmers, transportation, logistics and grocery costs.
- Iowa Republican Chris McGowan said Republicans would need to collaborate with Democrats on issues of shared interest.
- The article says Democrats flipped more than three dozen Republican-held House seats.
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