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.

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

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

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.

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 have long been a supporter of the Head Start program because each and every year I witness the dramatic positive impact that early intervention services have on children's lives in my congressional district.

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.