We also have to stop the flow of precursor chemicals that meth cooks use to boil up this poison.

Large corporations and unions know the power of being big enough to bargain for better rates.

Many individual growers now are growing organic fruit, and many are taking it upon themselves to market their own products to the public, as opposed to necessarily going through big processors, although, obviously, the bulk of the fruit still is dealt with that way.

Let's start and build a House that works for the people, because this is the people's House.

Whether fuel cell system development in central Oregon, wind power generation along the Columbia Gorge, or geothermal energy in southern Oregon, investing in new energy sources makes America more energy independent while creating good paying, environmentally friendly jobs.

As federal lawmakers, we have a responsibility to set a precedent for energy efficient practices.

I've experienced first-hand the wonderful work organizations like J Bar J do for young people in Central Oregon and I am encouraged that the federal government is taking an active role in the Cascade Youth and Family Center.