As a microbiologist, I am particularly concerned with Mr. Bush's blatant disregard for science.

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.

While many have been left behind by Part D, there is a clear winner: the drug industry. Independent analysts predict that Part D will increase drug industry profits by $139 billion over the next eight years. Glaxo-SmithKline's second-quarter net income already jumped 14 percent, and other leading drug companies also have benefited.

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

Our girls have learned that sweat is sexy, brawn is beautiful and a little dirt never hurt anyone.

Contraceptives have a proven track record of enhancing the health of women and children, preventing unintended pregnancy, and reducing the need for abortion.

Many poor and low-income women cannot afford to purchase contraceptive services and supplies on their own.