We had no choice. Our federal appropriation this year from Congress has a requirement for a 'significant' improvement in the costs of our food service.

That's a deal to be worked out with Union Pacific and Oregon Department of Transportation — and neither party is happy with the progress toward a more dependable train.

It takes quite a distance to stop.

George W. Bush is a big spender. He has never vetoed a spending Bill. When Congress serves up a big slab of fat, crackling pork, Mr Bush responds with one big question: Got any barbecue sauce?

The department [DHS] and the President have always favored a risk-based approach. It's members of Congress who have thwarted those efforts.

It's our goal to be our customers' first choice for home improvement, and we are very pleased that our efforts are reflected positively in this year's customer satisfaction index. These results are consistent with positive feedback we're getting from customers in our own internal research.