A more effective international disease surveillance system is essential for global security both against a bioterrorist attack or a naturally occurring disease.

She brings a strong international dimension to the program, which is essential as environmental issues become increasingly global.

New drugs and surgical techniques offer promise in the fight against cancer, Alzheimer's, tuberculosis, AIDS, and a host of other life-threatening diseases. Animal research has been, and continues to be, fundamental to advancements in medicine.

It is imperative that we make consumers more aware of the long-term effects of their financial decisions, particularly in managing their credit card debt, so that they can avoid financial pitfalls that may lead to bankruptcy.

Law is the essential foundation of stability and order both within societies and in international relations.

The question of whether or not Congress has the authority to federally recognize a Native Hawaiian governing entity is an issue that has yet to be ruled on by the courts,