Unfortunately, my district like many others across the country has a problem with gangs, which is why I introduced this amendment

As Congress continues to debate ways to address illegal immigration, we must remember the many hard-working legal immigrants that contribute so much to our nation's economy and culture.

With more than 1,300 sites of care, VA operates the largest integrated health care system in the county

However, don't let these statistics mislead you, gang violence is not limited to California and or big urban areas - that might have been true a while ago but it is no longer the case today.

Studies indicate that these children are more susceptible to advertising and even less likely to understand the purpose of this advertising.

We have seen that, in another unfunded mandate, the so-called No Child Left Behind Act, which created tougher standards, and we all support that, but Congress did not provide the money to attract and hire the best teachers.

Unfortunately, my district like many others across the country has a problem with gangs, which is why I introduced this amendment