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.

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

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.

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

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.

I've never been a passive person. I've always felt that, if you think something should be changed, it's your responsibility to actively pursue that change.

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