We must provide adequate funding for an essential program that serves as a lifeline to some of our most vulnerable citizens.

While we must pursue any legislative option to extend this program, I also urge my colleagues to consider the National Dairy Equity Act as a fiscally responsible means of providing price stability to our dairy industry,

My concept of government's role in people's lives is that it is limited but legitimate, and essential when people have nowhere else to turn.

It is time that we provide clarity for our seniors, informing them of the services available that will lower the costs of their prescription drugs and strengthen the overall integrity of the Medicare entitlement.

I strongly support SNAP and will continue to urge my colleagues in Congress to provide adequate funding to this important program.

Discrimination and bigotry have no place in our society, and I believe Senator (Rick) Santorum's unfortunate remarks undermine Republican principles of inclusion and opportunity.