Although Customs and Border Protection analyzes cargo and other information to target specific shipments for closer inspection, it still physically inspects only a small fraction of the containers under its purview.

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

As the father of six children, I know very well the challenges technology poses to our families.

Traditionally, Medicare's assurance has been that for the elderly and persons with disabilities that they will not be alone when confronted with the full burden of their health care costs.

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

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

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.