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.

As the father of six children, I want to know that when my wife or I drop our kids off at school they will be safe from predators, crime and violence.

Parents have the ability to screen their children's Internet access at home.

The Internet has brought communities across the globe closer together through instant communication.

Social networking sites like Myspace, Friendster, and Facebook have literally exploded in popularity in just a few short years.

However, the Medicare prescription drug benefit has changed, and if the nearly 3,000 seniors I have met through 12 town halls can represent a sample of opinion, many seniors do not yet understand the prescription drug program and do not plan to sign up for coverage.

Make no mistake; child predation on the Internet is a growing problem.