CQ TODAY MIDDAY UPDATE
July 24, 2008 – 1:53 p.m.
House Democrats to Talk With Obama About Shared ‘08 Agenda

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will begin mapping out a 2008 version of her party’s “Six for ‘06” agenda after Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, meets with House Democrats next week.

Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday she expects House Democrats to discuss shared priorities with the Illinois senator as they prepare for the November elections. He plans to address the full House Democratic Caucus next Tuesday.

Pelosi said Democrats have not decided on a name for their 2008 platform (“Eight for 08?”), but she plans to discuss a number of potential priorities with Obama, including increased funding for infrastructure repairs and creation of a cap-and-trade system for carbon emission allowances to fight global warming. Other possibilities include initiatives to strengthen homeland security and proposals designed to provide economic security for middle-class and low-income families.

“There are a lot of things we want to do,” Pelosi said.

While the Speaker said there are no formal plans to coordinate House campaigns with Obama’s, Democratic leaders will try to develop a common list of priorities to emphasize.

She also vowed to move rapidly in the 111th Congress to advance their shared agenda if Obama is elected.

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