For convenience, the legislative topics on my website are organized into separate and distinct issues, such as health care and national security. In reality, however, legislative issues rarely exist so independently. The matrix on this page illustrates how a range of different, yet related, issues influence broad policy areas, and will help you explore how different issues connect to one another in the formulation of good public policy.

Preparing America's Youth for a New Century Education, proper health care, and access to technology all help prepare our youth for the demands of the twenty first century. [MORE]

Securing the Nation Safeguarding the country requires a multidisciplinary focus on governance, conflict resolution, rule of law, technology, and economic development.  [MORE]

Building Economic Opportunity To ensure that America maintains its competitive edge, we must invest in both physical and human capital for the future. [MORE]

Promoting Technological Innovations Scientific and technological innovations create high-wage jobs, improve our economy, keep us safe, and improve our quality of life. [MORE]

Developing Sound Energy and Natural Resources Policy As stewards of the land, we must promote sound energy policies that also protect our natural resources for future generations. [MORE]

Providing Access to Health Care Preventative care and health education, along with expanded access to health care coverage, help Americans live healthy lives and avoid medical complications that impair their ability to work or attend school. [MORE]

Ensuring Good Government Society benefits from a sound, transparent, and properly funded government. [MORE]

Protecting Constitutional Rights By upholding the rights enshrined in our Constitution and defending our civil liberties, we protect the foundation of our democracy. [MORE]