What do Rick Santorum and Clint Eastwood have in common? Sorry, Rick, you haven't made it yet as an Eastwood-style make-my-day cultural icon. But in different ways, Messrs. Santorum and Eastwood have demonstrated the limits of both an entirely negative slant on politics and a pessimistic take on America's future. (Today)

America must welcome visitors and the jobs they bring (Today)

Three years ago, a bill to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program became law. On Feb. 4, 2009, we decided as a nation to protect and invest in the health of our children. Among the Pennsylvanians to whom we owe thanks are Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat, and Republican Reps. Jim Gerlach, Tim Murphy and Glenn Thompson. (Today)

In the most recent Gallup poll on abortion, as many Americans described themselves as pro-life as called themselves pro-choice. A combined 58 percent of Americans stated that abortion should either be "illegal in all circumstances" or "legal in only a few circumstances." (Yesterday)

Congress is stuck in a rut of voting to delay, rather than fix, a problem that threatens access to health care for seniors and military families. (Yesterday)

A simple resolution passed the state House of Representatives unanimously on Jan. 24. It recognizes the significant impact the Bible has had on our country and refers to the Bible as the word of God. It in no way inhibits anyone from believing in any faith or no faith. (02/07/2012)