And whether it is equal pay, health care, Social Security, or family leave, this Congress has refused to address issues critical to hard-working American women.

The U.S. has the finest research scientists in the world, but we are falling far behind other countries, like South Korea and Singapore, that are moving forward with embryonic stem cell research.

The Defense Department must do a better job of providing the best possible care for service women who are victims of sexual assault.

We have a responsibility to promote stem cell research which could lead to treatments and cures for diseases affecting millions of Americans.

This House cannot function without an open, accountable, and independent ethics process; and the molestation of that process by the majority is an abuse of power that cannot stand.

We all know that girls who compete in sports perform better in school, are physically healthier and have a stronger self-esteem.

While other industries have suffered, the nonprofit arts world continues to build in strength while it encourages the growth of innumerable small businesses on its periphery, thereby creating more jobs.