Lawmakers need to be held accountable and should feel the impact of a government shutdown just like many other Americans will.

Agriculture looks different today - our farmers are using GPS and you can monitor your irrigation systems over the Internet.

Democracy is about voting and it's about a majority vote. And it's time that we started exercising the Democratic process.

Global warming causes volatility. I feel it when I'm flying.

The administration's reckless plan doesn't do one thing to ensure the long term security of social security, rather it undermines our economy. We need a budget and a fiscal policy that reflects the values and interests of America and restores fiscal discipline.

This is critical to the region. Every other major city has public transportation going downtown. We have a world-class airport now, and this could be an important additional piece to the airport development. This is a significant investment and one that should be seen as a significant long-term commitment to making this a reality.

At a time when we are losing manufacturing jobs in this country, we should be doing everything we can to help our manufacturers stay competitive. They are the backbone of our economy.