Growing up in a violent home is a terrifying and traumatic experience that can affect every aspect of a child's life, growth, and development.

Radio interoperability is essential for our police, fire, and emergency medical service departments to communicate with each other in times of emergency.

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.

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

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.

Head Start is designed to ensure that all children - regardless of their family's income, race, or ethnic background - are able to enter kindergarten ready to learn.

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.