Most of the scientific community believes that for the full potential of embryonic stem cell research to be reached, the number of cell lines readily available to scientists must increase.

In a time of serious budget deficits, immense war costs and a sluggish economy, we cannot afford to grant such outlandish subsidies to some of our Nations largest corporations.

Finally, the ecological health of the Mississippi River and its economic importance to the many people that make their living or seek their recreation is based on a healthy river system.

As the President reviewed the state of the union and unveiled his second-term agenda, he fell short of adequately explaining how he intends to set America back on the course of fiscal responsibility and secure the fiscal health of the nation.

Over the last few years, the world has become a smaller and more integrated place with technology that is leveling the playing field like never before.

The single most important factor in determining America's success in the 21st century will be maintaining our ability to be an innovative and creative society.

The one thing we can do is invest in the quality of education, especially higher education.