Social Security is the very foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans.

The one thing I would never do is support a proposal that would jeopardize the benefits of retirees or near-retirees who have spent their lives paying into the social security system.

One of my first achievements in Congress was enactment of the Hudson River Habitat Restoration Act back in 1996.

I am staunchly committed to ensuring the long-term solvency of Social Security and preserving full benefits for Americans who have spent their entire working lives contributing to this program.

The president's budget proposals have neglected water infrastructure.

I remain committed to improving the government services to which Hudson Valley veterans are entitled.

Small businesses provide 75 percent of new U.S. jobs and are the backbone of our economy, and no outdated ban should be keeping small business owners from collecting the same interest their money could earn if it were held by an individual.

In our 21st Century economy, no American should be losing the option of earning interest on their own money simply because they own a small business.

I believe that the federal government should be doing more to reduce taxes and unnecessary regulations that hamper small business growth.