People come to Northwest Arkansas because they hear about the economy. But they end up working a minimum wage job. The cost of living here is so high, they can't save any money. If they have a bad week for tips, they are hungry.

Statistics show that in the past, people who are hungry are labeled as trying to beat the system. Statistics show it?s just under 50 percent of our households that have at least one adult who is employed. So, it?s an issue of wages not keeping up with the cost of living in this area. It?s a clear picture in Northwest Arkansas of those who have and those who have not, and there?s nothing in between.

Sometimes there are as many children in the lines at the soup kitchens as adults.

Iraq's economy is forecasted to grow at a rate of 4 percent this year, and accelerate into the double digits next year. Per capita income is nearly double what it was two years ago.

The H-1B visa program which helps sustain our rapidly growing economy and also helps meet the health care needs of families living in rural New Mexico.

A comprehensive national energy policy is critical to our nation's economy and our national security. Energy expenditures account for about 7% percent of our total economy and influence pricing in the much of the rest of the economy.