Two new reports indicate that, under Bush, the Army is overstretched and under enormous strain. The National Guard and reserves have been weakened and we are experiencing numerous recruiting problems.

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Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing...

Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing...

Last week in the Homeland Security Committee, Republicans were against port security; and today, one...

Last week in the Homeland Security Committee, Republicans were against port security; and today, one...

Our top priority is our troops, who are making the extraordinary effort to fulfill the...

Our top priority is our troops, who are making the extraordinary effort to fulfill the...

We have a moral responsibility to protect the earth and ensure that our children and...

We have a moral responsibility to protect the earth and ensure that our children and...

The President's call for more math and science students is not being heeded by his...

The President's call for more math and science students is not being heeded by his...

We have stabilized our economy. We took over a very sick economy, and we were...

We have stabilized our economy. We took over a very sick economy, and we were...

The bottom line is that five million low-income Americans working full time for minimum wage,...

The bottom line is that five million low-income Americans working full time for minimum wage,...

Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government...

Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government...

Democrats have laid out a program that, if adopted, would make us independent of Middle...

Democrats have laid out a program that, if adopted, would make us independent of Middle...

Environmental protection doesn't happen in a vacuum. You can't separate the impact on the environment...

Environmental protection doesn't happen in a vacuum. You can't separate the impact on the environment...

I have no problems with private schools. I graduated from one and so did my...

I have no problems with private schools. I graduated from one and so did my...

Democrats are fighting for a new direction that includes protecting Social Security as well as...

Democrats are fighting for a new direction that includes protecting Social Security as well as...

I believe the American people spoke loud and clear to the Bush Administration in yesterday's...

I believe the American people spoke loud and clear to the Bush Administration in yesterday's...

Democrats are committed to mapping a new direction in Iraq, and we will work with...

Democrats are committed to mapping a new direction in Iraq, and we will work with...

The president and Republicans in Congress have repeatedly promised to revisit Social Security privatization after...

The president and Republicans in Congress have repeatedly promised to revisit Social Security privatization after...

In particular, the emerging call from our nation's evangelicals to protect God's creation is substantial.

In particular, the emerging call from our nation's evangelicals to protect God's creation is substantial.

Pharmaceutical companies are enjoying unprecedented profits and access with this Administration. Yet the Republicans' prescription...

Pharmaceutical companies are enjoying unprecedented profits and access with this Administration. Yet the Republicans' prescription...

But reducing harmful emissions, abating our dependence on foreign oil and developing alternative renewable energy...

But reducing harmful emissions, abating our dependence on foreign oil and developing alternative renewable energy...

I'm heartened by the growing awareness of global warming among important communities and organizations in...

I'm heartened by the growing awareness of global warming among important communities and organizations in...

We are hopeful about the opportunities ahead, and stand ready to join this President in...

We are hopeful about the opportunities ahead, and stand ready to join this President in...