Gang violence in America is not a sudden problem. It has been a part of urban life for years, offering an aggressive definition and identity to those….

In Washington State, the immigrant population has grown by 42 percent in the five years between 2000 and 2005 - which is an increase from 8 percent t….

I came to Congress to help reduce spending..

In fact, street gangs are the primary distributor of illegal drugs in the United States..

While some sit on the sidelines and fail to offer any practical solutions to address high gas prices now, the House is once again taking action to me….

As a former cop, I respect and appreciate those who've dedicated their lives to serving others as well as those who appreciate the rule of law and ho….

I believe that the freedom of speech should be protected, but so should a family's right to privacy as they grieve their loss. There is a time and a ….

It does not make sense that we are allowing known potential weapons, not unlike those the 9-11 hijackers used to overcome the crews of four airplanes….

Ensuring Americans have access to adequate medical care should be a priority for all of us..

I have faith the men and women of the Coast Guard will immediately rise to the challenge and see the people hit by Katrina through until the storm ha….

Congress has an obligation to protect our country's natural beauty, embodied in our nation's parks, rivers, and breathtaking landscapes..

I believe that everyone can appreciate the right of a family to grieve the loss of a loved one in peace, regardless of anyone's position on the war i….

Going forward, as we work to strengthen our border in the interests of homeland security, we must also recognize the economic importance of immigrati….

At a family's most difficult time, I want to make sure at a minimum that they have the very basic of comforts: the ability to grieve their loss priva….

Immigration is not just compatible with but is a necessary component of economic growth..