"I bring a passion for progressive values, and an ethic of getting things done. I want to bring that same ethic -- the expectation that government will work for its citizens -- to the United States Congress."
-- Gerry Connolly
Improve the Economy for Families
As Fairfax Chairman, Connolly has always passed balanced budgets while funding important priorities like education and transportation. In Congress, he will fight to reverse the economic policies of the Bush Administration, balance our federal budget, and fight the rising cost of gasoline, food and health care.
End the War in Iraq
For 10 years, Gerry Connolly was a senior staff member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He has the experience to work with the new administration to end the war in Iraq and restore American credibility around the world.
Enact Comprehensive Health Care Reform
The next President and Congress must act boldly to control rising health care costs and provide quality, affordable care for the 47 million uninsured Americans. Connolly will work with a broad coalition to design a plan that emphasizes preventive coverage and makes it illegal for insurance companies to deny coverage for preexisting conditions.
Provide Strong Environmental Leadership
Connolly worked with the Sierra Club to champion the "Cool Counties" initiative to combat global warming. In Congress, he will lead the effort to promote energy conservation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Change "No Child Left Behind" and Invest in Education
Connolly believes we need to increase federal investments in education so our children learn the skills they need to compete in the global economy. He stood up to the Bush administration to demand that "No Child Left Behind" be fully funded. In Congress, he'll work with the new administration to change the program and provide necessary funding for the schools that need it most.
Issue Papers
Protecting our Environment: The Connolly Environmental Agenda
