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  • Putting the American people first
    Oct 5, 2008  - This past week, I heard from frustrated constituents and concerned local business leaders. More than one small business owner told me, “Because of this credit crunch, I may not be able to make payroll this Friday.” The mistakes on Wall Street and in Washington are evident – too many individuals ... More
  • Not Your Daddy's Diesel
    Jul 29, 2008  - (As Published in The Desert Sun) Gas prices are on everyone's minds these days. But what about the ever-increasing price of diesel fuel? The cost of this “fuel of choice” for transportation has soared above gasoline in recent years, averaging near $5/gallon in California. This affects pric... More
  • Editorial: The 9/11 Commission
    Dec 11, 2005  -  "In the decade before September 11, 2001, border security-encompassing travel, entry, and immigration-was not seen as a national security matter....The immigration system as a whole was widely viewed as increasingly dysfunctional and badly in need of reform. In national security circles, howev... More
  • Editorial: Are You Aware of Spyware?
    Oct 5, 2005  - By Congresswoman Mary Bono:Imagine leaving the door to your home open allowing intruders to secretly enter and record your personal information such as your bank account and social security number and then sell that information to a stranger. Certainly most people lock their doors to prevent this fr... More
  • Editorial: National Preparedness
    Sep 7, 2005  - In the past two weeks, the world has watched as many Americans lost loved ones, their livelihood and their community to one of the biggest natural disasters in American history. As the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina continue to unfold, my heartfelt sympathies go out to the victims of this ... More
  • Editorial: Putting a Halt to Piracy
    Jul 11, 2005  -   By Congresswoman Mary Bono: Remarkably, centuries after our founding fathers laid out their vision for America, their great wisdom continues to guide our country to prosperity. Understanding the infinite value of the creative ingenuity of human beings, our forefathers foresaw an America th... More
  • Editorial: An Energy Policy for the 21st Century
    Apr 22, 2005  - By Congresswoman Mary Bono:As if it is not nerve-racking enough to have a teenage child driving, it came as a great shock when my son asked me to double his allowance to help pay for his gas. Like any parent in a similar situation, I was skeptical at first, but after a full parental audit, it was cl... More
  • Editorial: Tired of High Gas Prices?
    Feb 17, 2005  - Between my duties in Washington, DC, and my life in Southern California, I have the unique perspective of discussing the current gas price surge in the halls of Congress and coming home to experience it. As gas prices continue to rise, even fulfilling routine responsibilities such as driving the kid... More
  • Editorial: Iyad Allawi, Iraqi Prime Minister's Address to Congress
    Sep 24, 2004  - By Congresswoman Mary Bono:  "Neither tyranny nor terrorism has a place in our region or our world. And that is why we Iraqis will stand by you, America, in a war larger than either of our nations, the global battle to live in freedom." -- Iyad Allawi, Iraqi Prime Minister. As America goes to ... More