Transportation spending is a win-win proposition.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.