The residents and elected officials of Long Island have fought vigorously for many years and spent millions of dollars to preserve the quality of life that the Long Island Sound offers.

A healthy Amtrak is an integral part of New York and the Nation's economy and transportation systems.

In my district, the budget scales back and eliminates several long-term shore protection projects important to the safety and economic security of Long Island.

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

This administration and the leadership in Congress appear to be intent on valuing wealth over work, thereby placing working families at a distinct disadvantage.

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

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