I urge you to include full funding of $5.1 billion for the LIHEAP program.

While investing in the future we must also commit ourselves to reducing the deficit, eliminating wasteful spending and finding ways to do more with less.

Without significant investments, we won't be able to realize the full potential to develop clean energy in Maine or around the country.

I am pleased that President Obama is practicing 'truth in budgeting,' particularly when it comes to the costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

By developing new sources of clean energy, we will create sustainable jobs, lessen our dependence on foreign oil and begin to meet the greatest environmental challenge our planet has ever faced.

For a long time now, we have known that out of pocket health care costs are a major factor in many bankruptcies.

Interoperability in our district is a huge problem, and I am a former prosecutor so I have been in talking with law enforcement agencies.

I strongly believe that the time has come for guaranteed affordable access to quality health care for every American.

I would also like to express my support for serious, significant investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Health care reform is the single most effective investment that we can make to bring economic relief to workers and families.

I strongly support proposals extending the elimination of the capital gains tax for small businesses and addressing the estate tax.