President Obama is certainly doing the right thing when it comes to the humanitarian crisis in Haiti. He's responded quickly, he's responded effectively, and he's pledged that the United States will do all that we can do to alleviate the…

When a President decides to go to war, his or her plans must have clarity. The American people need to know exactly where the President stands and what his goals are. The President's original proposal was to begin withdrawing American…

The year 2009 ended 12 days ago, and many were glad to see it go. It was a very difficult year for American families as they struggled with the recession. It was also a very difficult year for our brave troops in Afghanistan. The death…

He is wise and patient always taking time to explain things that are important.

Because of Paul's generosity, his ranch is now a model of cooperation between a rancher and environmental project students and teachers.

Paul allowed the students to come on his property and plant willows, blackberries and other native plants along the creek.

The collaborative work begun on Stemple Creek has received local, national and international media attention and awards.

as a member of the Labor-Management Relations Subcommittee, I am extremely proud of the women's health provisions contained in the subcommittee's health care bill. Our bill improves coverage of services that women urgently need such as…

Let me remind you, I was educated, I was healthy, my children were healthy, and you know I was aggressive and assertive. I was on welfare for 3 years.

Well, as a matter of fact, aid for dependent children, which is welfare, and that is what we are talking about tonight, welfare reform, we are not talking about food stamp reform.

Aid for dependent children in your State pays an average of $367 a month. Let me ask you: Do you think that is living high on the hog?

How do you explain the Congressional Budget Office report which clearly shows the recession was a major factor in this increased welfare case load since 1989? I don't need a report to tell me that, because I know from personal experience…