Our government makes the simple promise of a secure retirement to every American who works for many years and contributes to our retirement benefit system.

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.

Last year, I co-sponsored the Highlands Conservation Act and in a bipartisan effort we passed the bill through Congress.

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

The sacrifices made by veterans and their willingness to fight in defense of our nation merit our deep respect and praise - and to the best in benefits and medical care.

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.

Our government makes the simple promise of a secure retirement to every American who works for many years and contributes to our retirement benefit system.