Twenty-first century medicine must not be confined to a twentieth-century bureaucracy.

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.

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

Lawsuit abuse is a major contributor to the increased costs of healthcare, goods and services to consumers.

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.

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

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