Promoting job creation and economic growth in the Hudson Valley is one of my top priorities in Congress.

As a former teacher and a mother and grandmother, I know firsthand the importance of a quality education.

The growth of Stewart Airport creates new jobs for area residents, brings new business and new travelers to the region, and brings new convenient travel options to those of us living in the Hudson Valley.

While we have made great progress in increasing funding for veterans' benefits, we still have a long way to go in fully meeting the promise to our veterans.

Yet our small business owners across the country are unfairly losing potential interest income on a daily basis until the Business Checking Freedom Act becomes law.

My efforts in Congress are guided by the belief that environmental preservation and restoration are a critical part of the legacy we leave to future generations.

I remain committed to improving the government services to which Hudson Valley veterans are entitled.