Weekly Updates
Weekly Updates
June 13, 2012
... no matter what happens, I believe it is critical that folks in Washington work together to pursue common-sense solutions to reform our health care system, including allowing youth up to the age of 26 to stay on their parents’ insurance plans, permitting the sale of insurance across state lines, and ensuring coverage for those with preexisting conditions, among other practical reforms. At the heart of any reform effort must be the goal of reducing the overall cost of health care for folks, while also making sure that medical decisions remain personal, namely, between patients and their doctors.
June 6, 2012
As so many of our servicemen and women return from their overseas service, it is vital that the services and resources they require are properly funded.
May 24, 2012
The past incompetencies that were discovered at Arlington were unconscionable and completely disrespectful of the brave men and women buried on that hallowed ground. I believe it is critical that the person in charge of Arlington be held accountable, to the same standards as the members of our military. Our brave heroes buried there will remain under the care of an eternal commanding officer.
May 14, 2012
It is critical in the careful discussion of this complex piece of legislation that we make sure we make the right decisions for both the short and long term defense of this nation. The focus is truly on crafting our national defense strategy and finding the best ways to prepare and equip our exceptional men and women in uniform.
May 8, 2012
The folks at the FAA protect our skies, those with the intelligence community prevent terrorist attacks, the members of the various branches of our armed forces preserve our freedoms, and the law enforcement community looks out for our safety. Our servicemen and women and our civilian public servants are the best in the world, and I am so grateful for their service.
April 30, 2012
Our nation is able to continue to be the world leader on economic issues because of the dedicated members of our armed forces, working to protect our freedoms each and every day. Without the constant and determined efforts of these servicemen and women, both past and present, we would simply lose many of the daily comforts and freedoms that we often take for granted.
April 24, 2012
By keeping more of their capital to invest in employees and business growth ... small businesses can do what they do best: innovate, grow, and put folks to work in our communities. I was pleased to support this bill, which now awaits consideration in the Senate.
April 18, 2012
I believe strongly that we must not change the benefits promised to those men and women currently serving or those already retired, and I will continue to fight to protect those benefits.
April 10, 2012
As is normal in early April, the days are getting warmer and leaves are growing back on the trees of the First District. Of course, April also brings something else that isn't quite as refreshing: Tax Day. And if you're anything like me, Tax Day causes many mixed emotions.
April 3, 2012
Policy that allows government to interfere in the patient-doctor relationship, while also continuing the increases in health care costs, is simply bad policy.