What is portrayed as high-minded positions on issues sometimes is just designed to carve out some of their commercial interests.

After a century of striving, after a year of debate, after a historic vote, health care reform is no longer an unmet promise. It is the law of the land.

Few challenges facing America and the world are more urgent than combating climate change. The science is beyond dispute and the facts are clear.

I have a deep appreciation for the wisdom of this guy , George Washington.

It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for granted today. The 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, family leave, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans. The cornerstones of the middle-class security all bear the union label.

I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage.

Lobbyist influence comes from access, not money.