The Delaware Estuary has sustained a human population for thousands of years, but by the end of the 19th Century, increased population and industrialization had transformed much of the upper Estuary watershed.

Estuaries are coastal bays, harbors, sounds and lagoons, places where rivers meet the sea.

Long gone are the days when hospital stays and surgeries made up the bulk of seniors annual medical expenses.

It is vital that we communicate to seniors their options regarding prescription drug assistance.

On Jan. 30, millions of Iraqis will cast ballots in the country's first fair and free election in decades, marking continued progress in Iraq's transition toward a country built on the pillars of democracy and freedom for all.

In addition, it is very likely that United States action in Iraq caused Iran to open its nuclear facilities for international inspection and suspend its uranium enrichment activities.

After careful deliberation, I voted today to reauthorize the Patriot Act.