President Obama stands ready to work with everyone, because that's what the American people expect and deserve - not for the short term political advantages, but the long term health of our country. We don't spend time trying to figure out what's in the minds of Republicans, we try to keep our focus on the American people.

If left unchecked, global change will create violent conflict, torrential storms, shrinking coastlines, and irreversible catastrophe.

It is outrageous that at this time in our country, women are still not paid as much as men.

The whole issue of healthcare is very complicated. There have been seven Presidents who've tried to get healthcare reform passed.

Financial regulatory reform is one of the top legislative priorities of the Obama Administration.

We have to think creatively about changes that need to be made in the workplace to accommodate the growing demands on the work force.

I care so passionately about improving the quality of life for women and girls, not just here in the United States, but internationally as well. I am a single mom and I raised a daughter who is now a young adult.