Policy

Now is the time to help families to balance the demands of home and work.

First we want to cover all Americans; that's a very important thing.

I want people, who are over 55 but not old enough to be on Medicare, who lose their health insurance, to be able to buy into Medicare.

It forces America's schoolchildren to pay the price for Congress' failure to make responsible choices.

It fails to include a key accountability initiative to help turn around failing schools.

This is only a one-year temporary fix for the overall problems facing our farmers.

We should not sacrifice our responsibility to meet these big, long-term challenges.

We have to create a conducive environment for business to thrive.

This bill could save thousands of lives every year.

I urge the Congress to pass legislation in a timely manner that would strengthen the Federal Government's ability to combat hate crimes.

Given the urgent need to get the pay increase out and to begin the modernization programs, it was the right thing to do.

I think we should focus on the bills where the real flaws are.

I call on the Congress to work with my Administration to fix the 1996 Farm Bill permanently.

This tentative agreement includes provisions that meet this test and provide for a strong and relevant Community Reinvestment Act.

To restore motor carrier safety enforcement authority to the Department of Transportation

The idea of standards is now taking root around the country.

I am concerned that the Act frustrates initiatives to improve customer service in USDA county offices.

I think we should require States and school districts receiving Federal funds to stop the practice of allowing children to be taught by uncertified teachers.