We're not turning our backs on them. We've done a very good job helping them find work. We can't guarantee read more

We're not turning our backs on them. We've done a very good job helping them find work. We can't guarantee 100 percent employment.

Look at you. You made a hole-in-one.

Look at you. You made a hole-in-one.

According to our calculation, 30 percent is the maximum increase (if the economy is) to achieve 8.0 percent inflation and read more

According to our calculation, 30 percent is the maximum increase (if the economy is) to achieve 8.0 percent inflation and GDP (gross domestic product) growth of 5.4 percent.

The learning curve compared to last year, where we installed a new system and a new defense in the first read more

The learning curve compared to last year, where we installed a new system and a new defense in the first three weeks, isn't as steep this season. Now that we've had a year to work with the kids, I think we can build on our success.

I wasn't thinking about the championship but was just focusing on the two triple axels.

I wasn't thinking about the championship but was just focusing on the two triple axels.

Nearly 60 percent of those teachers eligible for retirement do not do so because of uncertainty about pensions and health read more

Nearly 60 percent of those teachers eligible for retirement do not do so because of uncertainty about pensions and health care.

We continue to have ongoing dialogue with both representatives. We're always hopeful of reaching an agreement and not reaching a read more

We continue to have ongoing dialogue with both representatives. We're always hopeful of reaching an agreement and not reaching a hearing. At the same time, in some cases, it's a necessary part of the process.

We have immediate needs such as fixing radio interoperability problems, repayment of local police for guarding airports, firefighter grants, and read more

We have immediate needs such as fixing radio interoperability problems, repayment of local police for guarding airports, firefighter grants, and other homeland security needs that the Congress and president need to act on, ... Funds for these urgent priorities were cut in the 2002 supplemental spending bill.

It's definitely encouraging. I'm fairly certain that the majority of state legislators would support this if given the opportunity.

It's definitely encouraging. I'm fairly certain that the majority of state legislators would support this if given the opportunity.