Catastrophic medical expenses strike only a small fraction of Americans each year.

Congress has spoken out and acted several times to address this crisis, and I commend this body for its aggressiveness on this issue and for contributing more funds for humanitarian assistance than any other country. However, we have a moral obligation to do more.

Despite the increase in world attention toward Sudan in the past months, the genocide in Darfur has continued without any serious attempt by the Sudanese government to do what governments primarily exist to do, protect their citizens.

A radical minority set out to clip Big Bird's tail feathers and wound up instead with egg on their faces.

But like the rest of the country, Maine has reached an impasse, for most of the mercury that fouls our skies, waters and land comes from outside our borders.

Energy conservation is the foundation of energy independence.

Being cooped up for long periods also may account for our passion for winter sports, whether we simply watch or throw ourselves into them with abandon.

By giving every American access to quality, affordable health care, they will create a more competitive, a stronger and more secure America!

Although the scientific community agrees that mercury is a terrible health hazard, we have gaps in our knowledge of where methylmercury is found and how it is affecting humans and other life forms.