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

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

Congress is headed in the wrong direction with this bill which removes any and all incentives from the food industry to improve their products for children.

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

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

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.

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.