While the political debate over abortion will continue for a very long time, the federal government can and should be doing more to support programs and services that provide women with better options.

From the War for Independence to today in Iraq and Afghanistan, I am inspired by the courage, professionalism and patriotism of our men and women in uniform.

Mindfulness is about finding ways to slow down and pay attention to the present moment-which improves performance and reduces stress. It’s about having the time and space to attend to what’s right in front of us, even though many other forces are trying to keep us stuck in the past or inviting us to fantasize or worry about the future. It’s about a natural quality each of us possesses, and which we can further develop in just a few minutes a day.

Listen, were losing so much manufacturing, all over the United States.

I've been on enough sports teams in my life to have experienced the magic of what can happen when a group of people care for and love each other.

And I believe that if we can care about whether or not our neighbor has a good job or access to affordable health care for their children, and we move to implement the policies that can improve these situations, we will unleash vast amounts of human potential and recapture the American spirit.

It is past time for the U.S. government to fully fulfill our moral obligation to those who have fought for freedom and democracy.