Leaving American disaster victims to languish is morally reprehensible and un-American.

Ive introduced eight bills to fight for support for our small businesses and ensure we get funding to rebuild public housing - among other things.

Ill never forget Hurricane Katrina - the mix of a natural and a man-made catastrophe that resulted in the death of over 1,500 of our neighbors. Millions of folks were marked by the tragedy.

There are a lot of stats and a strong correlation between dropout rates and crime as well as poverty.

Leaving American disaster victims to languish is morally reprehensible and un-American.

Keeping our kids engaged and in school must become a national priority.

In D.C., I've passed amendments to allocate $6.3 million to keep our waterways open for business, $1 million as a down payment on our wetland restoration - our natural storm protection - and $5 million to ensure that drilling permits are reviewed thoroughly and efficiently.