Democrats discuss legislative success of 2007 in Washington

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-IL, speaks to the media about the accomplishments of Congress this year on Capitol Hill in Washington on December 19, 2007. The Democrats claimed success in raising the minimum wage, passing an energy bill and other areas but blamed Republican obstruction for failure to expand SCHIP and pass other measures. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)