We're in a strong economic position. A pre-election binge would be inflationary. You want fiscal policy to work against the business cycle, not compound it.

We're happy with the bid results. We did a lot of work to get the project within budget.

A gift of that value is a reward for a season of hard work.

It always surprises us. We think that avian flu will be the next emerging disease. My guess is something else might come out before that. It's very hard to anticipate what comes next.

The one that has us all scared is Rift Valley fever.

Free men freely work: Whoever fears God, fears to sit at ease.