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.

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.

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 is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Peace Corps as it reached its 45th anniversary on March 1, 2006.

Teachers are our greatest public servants; they spend their lives educating our young people and shaping our Nation for tomorrow.