With such compelling information, the question is why havent we been able to do more to prevent the crisis of underage drinking? The answer is: the alcohol industry.

Newborn screening is a public health intervention that involves a simple blood test used to identify many life-threatening genetic illnesses before any symptoms begin.

Nearly one in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. And slightly more than half of female victims of domestic violence live in households with children under age 12.

The lessons of September 11 are that if we allow law enforcement to do their work free of political interference, if we give them adequate resources and modern technologies, we can protect our citizens without intruding on our liberties.

I will also continue to fight to provide better economic security for victims of domestic violence.

People show surprise that I have interests outside my political career. There is subtle surprise, for example, that I would be interested in a recipe.

We need to make people understand that there is a definite connection between what happens in their everyday lives and the decisions we make in Washington, D.C.