There are always, of course, job losses of a cyclical nature in a recession.

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

We need to send a clear message to gang members that violent crime will not be tolerated.

The fact is that America relies on Amtrak to move people.

Hopefully, Serbia's political leaders will not only recognize the seriousness which we attach to this case but also understand that it is in Serbia's interest to let justice work to sever the ties with the Milosevic past that have held the country back from a Europe where it otherwise belongs.

Real economic stimulus comes from real investment.

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.