A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful.

The public airwaves provide a chance to affirm we want to be a good, decent people; a good, decent nation.

In addition to fines, violators of decency standards could be required to air public service announcements serving educational and informational needs of children.

A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful.

Millions of Americans every year depend upon medical imaging exams to diagnose disease and detect injury, and thousands more rely on radiation therapy to treat and cure their cancers.

If a catastrophic event wipes out a large portion of House members, America needs to know this body, elected by the people, will be quickly and legally reconstituted and will continue to function.

Our legislation addresses broadcasts over the public airwaves, but I hope the cable and satellite industries see the importance of this issue and voluntarily create a family tier of programming and offer culturally responsible products.