We are particularly interested in the mental health programs and policies that support our troops and their families before, during, and after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Since far fewer people are recruited to serve in a voluntary military, the connection between America and its military is increasingly tenuous and less personal.

One only has to look at the performance of the economy to understand how it shapes the perspective of America's youth about military service.

As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars.

Aquatic invasive species are destroying the environment, damaging fisheries, and costing American taxpayers billions of dollars annually.

But the fact is, Mr. Chairman, for all the challenges the Postal Service of the 21st century faces, it still retains its traditional place as a key cog in how American businesses conduct their affairs and how Americans all across this land communicate.

Last month, the Iraqi people went to the polls, voting in their first free election in more than 50 years.