Countries around the world are celebrating new oil and natural gas discoveries that hold the promise of greater prosperity for their citizens.

A good day for Barack Obama is anytime the dominant topic of discussion is anything but the economy.

During the campaign for re-election, Barack Obama at least made vague references to a willingness to accept $3 trillion of reduced spending in exchange for a $1 trillion dollar tax increase.

Common sense tells us that we should focus our resources to benefit children, teachers and taxpayers by keeping dollars in the classroom.

Something very significant appears to be happening in America. There is a dramatic shift in voter affinity toward the GOP, and it may prove to be the mountain-too-high for Barack Obama's campaign.

What Democrats haven't focused on are the kind of policies that would promote economic growth - such as making permanent the 2001/2003 tax cuts, opening up federal lands to more energy production, and reforming government to reduce its burden on business.

Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.