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 House is rooted in the principle of direct elections and is unique among all branches and bodies of the federal government as without exception, the people's voice.

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

Media corporations have a civic responsibility not only to prevent fraud and financial abuse, but also to not corrupt or degrade our culture.

In recent years, research into the prevention and treatment of arthritis has led to measures that successfully reduce pain and improve the quality of life for millions.

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

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