Population growth and development place additional stress on the Nation's water infrastructure and its ability to sustain hard-won water quality gains.

Coal is absolutely critical to our nation's economic health and global competitiveness.

Train service is particularly vital for the students and employees of Southern Illinois University.

In celebration of this Earth Day, I encourage all Members of the House to support legislation aimed at investing in the improvement of water quality in our Nation's lakes, rivers, streams and estuaries.

Acting was not on my agenda. It just happened by chance. I always wanted to be involved in wildlife protection or maybe surrounded by kids. I love animals and children.

The staple of our Australian colonies, but more particularly of New South Wales, the climate and the soil of which are peculiarly suited to its production, - is fine wool.

At one point, I wanted to be a wildlife photographer. I also love to travel, so maybe I'd do travel writing.

The living world has become impoverished. Species are being lost every day. Energy and other resources are nearing exhaustion. The environment is deteriorating. Pollution is everywhere. Climate is changing. Natural balances are threatened.