While prices of goods continue to rise, American worker's wages remain stagnant.

I will continue to support legislation that provides American families and Seniors affordable health care.

I will support legislation that benefits the American worker and prevents the outsourcing of American jobs.

Access to basic quality health care is one of the most important domestic issues facing our nation.

While I do not hesitate to applaud certain aspects of the resolution honoring the sacrifices of our courageous soldiers who are risking their lives in Iraq, I cannot be supportive of capitalizing on these very sacrifices for political gain.

Health care should be affordable for everyone.

As a former high school teacher, I know that investing in education is one of the most important things we can do, not only for our children, but for the benefit of our whole community.