House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in a statement has outlined some of the Democrats’ policy priorities during the 117th Congress, with a heavy focus on “justice” in a range of areas. “Indeed, the pandemic has pulled back the curtain on and shown even worsened disparities in our economy and our society,” Pelosi, who was reelected as speaker in a 216-209 vote, said on the House floor on Jan. 3. “We must pursue justice: economic justice, justice in health, racial justice, environmental, and climate justice. The list goes on,” she added. Pelosi said that “to advance justice,” she will establish a bipartisan committee that will seek to reduce differences in wealth and income. Called the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, the panel would propose policies “that power fair economic growth to make our economy work for everyone.” Pelosi first announced the select committee on Dec. 30, saying in …