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

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

I am committed to strengthening our agricultural economy by protecting the unique interests of small and medium size family farms so that they can continue to operate.

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.

With Stewart International Airport located here, the New Windsor Police Department has an added responsibility to take anti-terrorism precautions while protecting our area.

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

As a former small business owner, I recognize both the important role small businesses play in our economy and the broad universe of challenges that small business owners face in trying to make ends meet.