While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best.

The mercury rule writers also ignored mercury's special qualities

Energy conservation is the foundation of energy independence.

Health care costs blunt the competitive edge of American entrepreneurs, from the auto industry to internet start-ups.

I think we have a moral obligation to our children that can be easily summarized: number one, protect them from harm.

They don't have special rights because we have civil rights laws that protect them. The laws work both ways.

Mercury pollution from power plants is a national problem that requires a national response