Small businesses drive this economy and it is unacceptable that the President's budget proposal does not give them the tools they need to be successful.

As a father and grandfather, I have witnessed firsthand the joy of new life entering the world. I know the pain and apprehension that goes along with premature births and birth defects.

Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know that.

While I believe our Constitution allows for State and local governments to execute the power of eminent domain for those purposes that specifically serve the public good, condemning property solely to implement economic development plans is not serving the public good.

Education should be one of our top funding priorities; talking about it does not help the teachers and students who desperately need promises fulfilled.

The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who want to help build a better life for the community in which they serve.

Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career possibilities.