THE ECONOMY
It’s time to change our country’s economic course. Our elected officials are called on to work for our nation’s well-being. The mismanaged war in Iraq and other short-sighted policies have stood in the way for too long. We must ensure America continues to be a place where people who work hard can achieve their dreams. Read more...
FOREIGN POLICY AND IRAQ
By combining our military strength with mutual accountability and respect for other nations, we can restore America’s place in the world as an inspiration for peace and justice, a role model and a helpful hand when needed. Read more…
EDUCATION
If the federal government wants a large role in public education, it must fund its mandates. Education policies must be as fair and intelligent as the accomplished graduates they are intended to produce. Read more…
HIGHER EDUCATION
As a new Congressman, I will stand up for — not stand in the way of — making it more affordable. Read more…
HEALTH CARE
Only when we guarantee that everyone can afford the health care they need when they need it can we make America home to both the healthiest people and the healthiest economy in the world. Read more…
ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
With a change in Washington to leaders who won’t keep showering tax breaks on the oil companies and those fighting for the status quo, we can come up with necessary investments in energy research and development. We can devise the most effective mix of carrots and sticks to boost our economy while also protecting our environment and saving our planet. Let’s give our kids hope. Read more…
TRANSPORTATION
Neglecting the I-35W bridge is costing us much more in human suffering and scarce dollars than if we had made smarter, smaller investments before there was a crisis. But as we learned on an August day in Minneapolis, the price for being penny-wise, pound-foolish is sometimes greater than any of us can bear. Read more…
IMMIGRATION
The United States has been debating immigration for centuries. Unfortunately, too often the issue is discussed in such a way that it sounds as if we’ve forgotten we are talking about human beings. Read more…
VETERANS
It's time to change course for the men and women who serve and have served our nation. The Greatest Generation went to war, saw death and destruction, and came home determined to make a better world. Today's servicemen and women want to do the same. We need to make sure they have the opportunity, support and resources to do so. Read more...