It's clear that the small business tax credit created under the Affordable Care - while well-intentioned policy - can be improved to better serve the needs of small businesses.

A farm bill in Washington State is a jobs bill.

Lawmakers need to be better stewards of policy and update it, not just keep adding on top of old laws.

In this constantly evolving world, Congress must be a good steward of policy to ensure our laws at least keep pace.

I see it along our northern border - the importance of security must be balanced with humane enforcement policies that don't bully schoolchildren who are poised to contribute to our society.