Nov 7 (Reuters) - Democrats swept Republicans out of power in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, riding public doubts about the war in Iraq and President George W. Bush's leadership to victory. In the run-up to the election, Democrats promised votes on much of their agenda within the first 100 hours of taking power if they were to win control of the House. Here's a look at some measures they vowed to bring up for quick votes:* After influence-peddling scandals involving mostly Republicans, clean up Congress with new rules, including banning lawmakers from accepting gifts from lobbyists and requiring lobbyists to disclose more about their activities.* Raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in nearly a decade, boosting it over two years to $7.25 an hour from current $5.15.* Make a college education more affordable by cutting in half the interest rates on federal student loans.* Roll back federal subsidies to big oil and gas companies.* Enact all recommendations of the 9/11 commission, including bolstering border and port security.* Allow the government to negotiate directly with drug companies to lower prescription drug costs under the Medicare health insurance program for senior citizens and the disabled.
