There is nothing Federal about local volunteer fire departments.

Today, education is perhaps the most important function of state and local governments.

So, the struggle for equal educational opportunity continues.

It is virtually impossible to compete in today's global economy without a college degree.

If we increase spending, we have got to raise taxes or any combination.

Each year over 2,500 commercial vessels enter the Port of Hampton Roads alone, so adequate funding for port security is a significant issue for those of us who live in Richmond and Hampton Roads.

We live in an information and knowledge-based economy.