The Long Island Sound is an environmentally unique estuary that needs to be protected.

In this time of budget cuts, we cannot forget that basic science is a building block for scientific innovation and economic growth in the information age.

We need to get serious about combating gang violence on Long Island, and the entire nation.

Our government should do everything it can to ensure the successful prosecution of those responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens abroad. It should provide resources as needed, and it should make it clear to the authorities in Belgrade that inaction does have repercussions on bilateral relations.

Amtrak offers riders a cost-effective way to travel throughout the country.

As a personal beneficiary of the service that Amtrak provides and as someone who represents a congressional district that counts on safe, reliable rail service, I am a strong supporter of providing this vital industry the funding necessary to continue operations.

Foreign trade clearly holds down the cost of products we buy.