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

The biggest challenge is to convince a woman that it's not her fault. My daughter is 25; my stepdaughter is 22. As a mother, I want them to know that if a boyfriend is abusive, you cannot ignore it ?- 'Oh, he's been drinking,' or 'He had a bad day.' There is no excuse for a man hitting a woman. Ever.

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.

Five thousand people every day lose their home because of a medical bankruptcy. Most of them had insurance.

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

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

Privatizing Social Security doesn't make sense, and it's out of step with the fundamental value of ensuring that after a life spent working hard and contributing to the greatness of our nation, every American should have a secure retirement.