Reply #8: http://www.house.gov/adamsmith/NDC/ndc.html

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What Is A New Democrat?

The New Democrat Coalition was formed in 1997 to provide moderate, pro-growth Members of Congress the opportunity to advance a common sense policy agenda that will move our country in the right direction. New Democrats have built a reputation as the “go-to” group in Congress on the critical issues of New Economy, trade, education, and fiscal responsibility.

New Democrats hail from every region of the country, although there is definitely a suburban bent to the Members’ districts. The New Democrats also tend to be newer-elected Members: since the group’s inception in 1997, more than 2/3 of incoming freshman have joined the New Democrat Coalition, and more than 70 percent of the group was elected in the last six years.

Intent on modernizing both the Democratic party and the country, New Democrats support policies to expand economic growth and ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to benefit from that growth; a fiscally responsible and efficient government; a secure homefront; and a robust foreign policy that includes trade, constructive U.S. leadership throughout the world, and a modern and strong military.