Childhood obesity is best tackled at home through improved parental involvement, increased physical exercise, better diet and restraint from eating.

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.

Three thousand jurisdictions across the U.S. are estimated to have had gang activity in 2001. In 2002, 32% of cities with a population of 25 to 50 thousand reported a gang-related homicide.

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

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

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

I’m a Congressman, and can do whatever I want