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  • November 12, 2004

    Providing Opportunity For Our Disabled Citizens

    It has been said throughout human history, that the true test of a society is the way it cares for its less-fortunate members. While much remains to be done, we are passing the...

  • November 05, 2004

    Remembering Our Nation’s Veterans

    As a country in the midst of a war, many Americans are continually reminded of the contributions being made by members of our armed forces. Service men and women have defended our...

  • October 22, 2004

    Taking A Stand Against Tobacco And Special Interests

    As an elected official, one of my most important responsibilities is to ensure that federal dollars—including the hard-earned tax dollars of Mainers – are spent as wisely as...

  • October 08, 2004

    Reforms Will Help Make America Safer

    One of the most fundamental obligations of the American government is to protect its citizens. After the 9/11 Commission released its report last summer, we realized that we had a...

  • October 01, 2004

    Making Homes A Safe Haven

    Home is a place where people should be able to relax, be comfortable, and enjoy time with family. It is the one place where people should feel entirely safe. But, for far too many...

  • October 01, 2004

    Making Homes A Safe Haven

    Home is a place where people should be able to relax, be comfortable, and enjoy time with family.  It is the one place where people should feel entirely safe.  But, for...

  • September 24, 2004

    Angels In Our Community

    There are few things in life more touching than to see individuals give generously of themselves to improve the lives of children. There is no place where this is more evident than...

  • September 17, 2004

    Climate Change In The Arctic: The Canary In The Mine

    Spitsbergen, Norway – Ny-Alesund is the northernmost community in the world. Located at 79 degrees north on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, it is much closer to the North Pole...

  • September 03, 2004

    Working For Disabled Americans

    Recently, I was honored to receive the "Lead On" award from United Cerebral Palsy in recognition of my work on behalf of people with disabilities. The award was presented at an...

  • August 27, 2004

    National Preparedness Month

    Whether it's having a will written, getting home and auto insurance, or installing smoke alarms, people prepare for accidents or attacks on a regular basis. While none of us wants...

  • August 20, 2004

    Returning Troops To Maine

    Over the past several weeks, Maine has received good news about some of their troops returning home. Just three weeks ago, many Maine families were finally reunited as members of...

  • August 13, 2004

    Strengthening Maine Against Terrorists

    During the past two years, I have consulted closely with state and local officials and our first responders as we have worked together to improve our homeland security. Continuing...

  • August 06, 2004

    Federal Vehicles A Driving Factor In Government Waste

    For most American families, a car is a major purchase, and the decision to buy one is not made lightly. Families often weigh factors such as costs, brand, and how the car will be...

  • March 12, 2004

    CELEBRATING THE TRADITION OF REMARKABLE MAINE WOMEN

    The State of Maine doesn't have a very large population, but throughout our history, people from Maine have had a significant impact on our country. In particular, Maine has been...

  • March 05, 2004

    CELEBRATING "READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY"

    "I cannot live without books," Thomas Jefferson once said, and his enthusiasm was hardly overstated. I share President Jefferson's love of a good book and a comfortable stretch of...

  • February 27, 2004

    THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY

    It has been nearly two and one-half years since a monstrous act of war was committed against the United States. The American people responded to the attacks of September 11th with...

  • February 20, 2004

    IMPROVING MAINE''S HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND RAILS

    Strengthening our transportation infrastructure is a critical issue not only in Maine, but also nationwide. Our transportation system is the lifeblood of economic development and...

  • February 13, 2004

    PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN IRAQ

    Last July, I had the opportunity to visit Iraq, and during my trip I was able to talk with some Iraqis about their hopes for their country's future. The work of transitioning to a...

  • February 06, 2004

    RAISING AWARENESS OF THE THREAT OF HEART DISEASE

    Ask women to guess the most serious threat to their health, and most would say breast cancer. Ask them the greatest threat to men's health, and they'll probably name heart disease....

  • January 30, 2004

    INVESTORS NEED BETTER DISCLOSURE OF MUTUAL FUND FEES

    Mutual funds have long been promoted as a haven for the small investor who may not have the time and expertise to pick stocks; many American families like to leave the worrisome...