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

But there is a need to explore ways we can preserve the promise of Social Security for future generations.

With the enactment of the bipartisan No Child Left Behind Act, we have taken an important step toward achieving federal education policies that will allow students to learn and achieve at the highest possible level.

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.

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

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.

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