Thank you very much for your reply Betty Lou. The importance of the Fair Pay Restoration Act is to empower citizens who work very hard, play by the rules and perform well in their jobs, but are discriminated against by their employer. The remedy provided in this legislation is not about making anyone rich or making all of society pay. It is about restoring equity and fairness to workers who have a legal right to redress the wrong committed against them. These are exactly the types of lawsuits that have protected individuals from other unfair labor practices and are intended to provide a work environment that respects each individual.

The International Protecting Girls By Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2007 is critically important since it invests in schooling, skill development and other methods of improving the condition of girls, many as young as 9 or 10, so that they are not forced into marriage - marriages with much older, adult men.

With regard to H.R. 508, this is comprehensive legislation that includes bringing our troops home while at the same time assisting with reconstruction efforts that will reduce the threat of further violence.

Finally, concerning the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2007, the point of this legislation is to protect members of our armed forces from discrimination in the event that they do choose to be open about their sexual orientation, just as any heterosexual person may choose to be. Every servicemember, no matter their sexual orientation, deserves to be treated with the same dignity, respect and right to be open about their sexual preference without fear of retailiation, recrimination or dismissal.

All of the above pieces of legislation reflect the best of this country's principles and values.

PLEASE GET A BILL FOR GAS PRICE RAPING FROM INVESTOR AND OIL COMPANIES.

This is what we need to see more of on here.