As you know, last week the U.S. Senate began debate on our version of the health insurance reform legislation. As I wrote a few weeks ago, the fact that we have gotten this far is monumental but the fight is not over. The debate has already been fierce and...

Yesterday I was proud to share the stage with several of New York City's top women leaders to speak out against the House health care bill's Stupak-Pitts amendment. It was incredibly inspiring to be joined by such women as Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Gloria Steinem, Speaker of the NY City Council,...

More than 7,000 people across the country are losing their unemployment benefits every single day because Republicans are playing politics. Hardworking, middle class families, who are already cutting coupons and squeezing pennies to make ends meet, are now going to have the last strand of the safety net pulled right...

Since 1994, almost 13,000 gay servicemen and women have been discharged from the military based not on their performance but on their sexual orientation. In 2009 alone, we've had more than 400 of our brave men and women leave the military under Don't Ask Don't Tell. This is simply unacceptable....

This morning, as I listened to the names read aloud at Ground Zero, I was mindful of the devastating loss that each loved one continues to experience and the profound pain we all share. September 11th will always live in the hearts and minds of all Americans but none more...

While Washington continues to debate the need for a health care overhaul, a related challenge gets far too little attention. Over the past 40 years, child obesity has increased dramatically - rising by 150% among 2 to 5 year olds, 400% among children 6 to 11 years old and more...

There is a historic effort underway in Washington right now to finally address the health care crisis in this country, and I need your help.

As I've written over at DailyKos and as I told Howard Dean last week, I believe that a robust not-for-profit public option must...

As Congress focuses on comprehensive health care reform, one thing needs to be clear: We cannot fix health care if we do not address America's nursing shortage. If we're going to be able to provide access to quality, affordable health care to every American - we need to have the...

As the new junior senator from New York, I've already had a lot of exciting moments. But I'm already anticipating the moment next month when the name of another New Yorker, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, comes up for confirmation to the Supreme Court.

I was extremely...

Last week, I had the honor of meeting a proud graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, NY - Lt. Dan Choi. Lt. Choi came to my office to meet me and discuss how we right the wrong that has occurred in his life and ensure...

Autism affects more American children than pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. It's a heartbreaking disease that approximately 29,400 children in every corner of New York suffer from.

Despite autism's far reach, insurance companies still don't provide comprehensive coverage for effective treatments, and parents are paying the price - up...

Today, as we honor America's fallen soldiers, I ask you to join me in renewing our commitment to the men and women who have served our nation in the Armed Forces.

When I ran for Congress, I was clear about my opposition to the War in Iraq....

I love celebrating Mother's Day. Since I was a kid, it was a special day to tell my Mother and Grandmother how much I love them. Now that I'm a Mom, it is a special day to spend with my children.

In our busy lives, these special days are so...

Today the Republicans stooped to a new low by challenging my ballot. The Republicans' challenge is frivolous and without merit.

Having spent so much time campaigning alongside Scott Murphy these past several weeks, I know Scott is the kind of hard-working and effective leader that the people of...