Right now, America's middle class is struggling to meet their basic needs.

Our record number of teenagers must become our record number of high school and college graduates and our record number of teachers, scientists, doctors, lawyers, and skilled professionals.

Right now, America's middle class is struggling to meet their basic needs.

We must not allow this generation to produce record numbers for the juvenile justice, runaway and homeless youth, or foster care systems.

High bankruptcy rates, increased credit card debt, and identity theft make it imperative that all of us take an active role in providing financial and economic education during all stages of one's life.

If we do not get No Child Left Behind right for Limited English Proficient students, the law will be a failure for most schools in the 15th Congressional District, and for many across the nation.

America cannot turn its back on the economic future and women-owned businesses are part of that future.