The House GOP continues to fail to address the real & serious issues thatthousands of families face each day.

Social Security is a solemn promise to kupuna like my 88-year-old mother that they can rely on the retirement they've earned. While I'm glad to see our seniors receive an increase for the second year in a row, I wish the cost-of-living adjustment could be larger. However, every little bit helps make a difference in these tough economic times.

The House GOP continues to fail to address the real & serious issues thatthousands of families face each day.

I bring quadruple diversity to the Senate: I'm a woman; I'll be the first Asian woman ever to be elected to the U.S. Senate; I am an immigrant; I am a Buddhist. When I said this at one of my gatherings, they said, 'Yes, but are you gay?' and I said, 'Nobody's perfect.'

Instead of working to undo POTUS exec action, we need to workcollaboratively to achieve comprehensive immigration reform.