Politicians in Washington and Madison aren't hearing, aren't listening to their constituents and prioritizing getting people back to work and growing our economy.

I have no idea what goes on in another person's mind. As a legislator, I need to be good at persuading people, counting votes and getting to 50 percent plus one. I don't go back and say, 'Why did this person get to the right position?' It's only, 'Are you yes or are you no?'

This is just one more platform for people to be able to make sure the politicians are hearing the concerns that we have as citizens.

There is a direct connection between care that people get here in Wheaton and the decisions made in Washington.

A platitude is simply a truth repeated till people get tired of hearing it.

The Washington economy is a job engine, growing in employment and drawing people from the sidelines into the job market.