WHAT HOUSE CONSERVATIVES ARE TALKING ABOUT:
Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Tex.), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, proposes 'An Action Plan for House Republicans: Bold, Simple, and Different than the Democrats':
1) The end of pork-barrel spending 2) Limiting Washington taxes and spending to what middle class families can afford 3) A fair, simple tax code that Americans can understand 4) A family-focused, patient-centered health care system 5) American energy independence through increased exploration 6) A legal framework that allows us to prevent terrorist attacks 7) A moral approach for parents to protect and educate their children 8) A welfare safety net that fosters marriage and work.