Today, credit rating agencies rate companies, countries and bonds.

Back then, the excise tax was designed to be a luxury tax for people who owned telephones.

The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history.

Shortly after news of Zarqawi's death reached the media, al-Qaeda stated its intention to continue its oppression of the Iraqi people.

Internet safety begins at home and that is why my legislation would require the Federal Trade Commission to design and publish a unique website to serve as a clearinghouse and resource for parents, teachers and children for information on the dangers of surfing the Internet.

Dying should not be a taxable event.

Terrorists have already attacked our Nation once. There is every reason to believe that they will try again - possibly with a weapon of mass destruction; a weapon that could be smuggled into our ports.