On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.

Local economies are suffering as people spend more on fuel and less on consumer goods and travel.

As the war on terror continues, Americans must honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for the protection of this nation and the hope of peace.

In the Gulf region and nationwide, small businesses are an integral and crucial part of local economies and communities. They should not be overlooked.

Right now too much American time and resources are spent dealing with situations caused by our dependence on oil that we import from unstable countries.

We all want more information available when making health care decisions for ourselves and our families.

We are currently working on new policies to protect and create American jobs, particularly by improving education. We need more information in order to find the best solutions to this increasing concern for American families.