To help us ring in the New Year, we asked our community of independent-minded voters on Facebook to suggest one New Year’s resolution for Congress.
While many responses showcased dissatisfaction with the current Congress, asking for their resignation, hundreds of independent-minded voters identified issues that will likely be at the forefront of political debate in 2014.
Minimum Wage: Should Congress raise the minimum wage to $15.00/hour?
Related: Why We Should (and Shouldn’t) Raise the Minimum Wage
Term Limits: Should all politicians have agreed upon term limits?
Related: Legislating Term Limits Throws Aways Our Freedom of Choice
Work More Days: If Congress reduces the numbers of day they work in 2014, should they receive a pay cut?
Related: Congress Reduces Workdays in 2014, With No Pay Cuts
Gender Equality: How can Congress help bridge the gender gap in politics?
Related: Bridging the Gender Gap in Politics Leads to Greater Consensus
“Stop Trying to Defund the Affordable Care Act”
Related: ‘Obamacare’ Was Originally Proposed By Republicans
If you could suggest one New Year's resolution for Congress, what would it be?