Transportation spending is a win-win proposition.

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.

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

Transportation spending is a win-win proposition.

Our nation and those of the developed world must offer our own resistance to despot leaders who seek to commit murder on the basis of religion or race.

Real economic stimulus comes from real investment.