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.

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'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.

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

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

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