There's an unexpectedly high share of workers still in agriculture, ... That's like a fault line.

It would be very unusual for workers to make up for the shortfall and it might certainly be a good way to shock people into saving more -- tell them they now have to put aside 12 percent of the earnings.

It's a sweet deal for the firm. Most workers will wind up worse off as a result of the defined contribution plans. Some might be better off if they invest very well. Most people aren't sophisticated investors.

I think most American workers want to make sure that when they have actually purchased health insurance, they're going to get the insurance they have purchased,

Just as the science and art of agriculture depend upon chemistry and botany, so the art of education depends upon physiology and psychology.

I'm pleased that USDA can offer assistance to farmers and ranchers who have sustained losses from Hurricane Katrina, ... This agriculture disaster designation will enable eligible producers to apply for low-interest emergency loans from USDA to help cover their losses. This announcement is a part of our commitment to help farmers and ranchers to rebuild their operations.