“Will you support a balanced budget amendment to the constitution? If not what is the solution to the debt ceiling crisis?” - AYL Guest,

“What role do you think the United States plays in policing the world? Are we capable of taking on something of this magnitude with all of the military actions we are currently involved in, as well as issues with the federal budget?” - Stephanie Deters,

“Why do we not have an immediate program to become 100% energy self-sufficient-10yrs or sooner. Start expanding drilling, refining, greater use of natural gas (for all trucks) and the immediate construction of nuclear plants to supply electricity. We also can reduce consumption by education and incentives. Won't this provide real jobs?” - robert fischetti, Brightwaters, NY

“Where in the Constitution does congress have the authority to investigate a baseball player using steroids?” - Paul Raub, New Milford, PA

“Why has the Senate moved so slowly on the food safety issue when recent breakouts of salmonella contamination indicate so clearly that stronger national regulations are required?” - Rick Hammer , New York, NY

“Why is Congress so insistent about reaching into the schools and picking the foods that children can eat? Is this really the job of the federal government?” - Lynne Weymouth, Hinsdale, IL

“Now that Amtrak is required to allow passengers to travel with guns, do you think Congress should attempt to provide any additional funding to offset the new resulting security costs?” - user name , Washington, DC

“Will there ever be a reform and if so when? This nation is built by immigrants,Put politics aside and do what is right for the country.” - Moe F, New Castle, DE

“If you could write the agenda for the rest of your first term what would you want Congress to work on?” - Sara Sciammacco , Washington, DC

“Do you realize that the Univeral Declaration of Human Rights violate the familes who live with a non-thretening sex offender (The sex offenders who are not rapist or child molesters and have no intentions of becoming one)” - Yvonne Phillips, Houston, TX

“Now that Amtrak is required to allow passengers to travel with guns, do you think Congress should attempt to provide any additional funding to offset the new resulting security costs?” - user name , Washington, DC

“Why do we not have an immediate program to become 100% energy self-sufficient-10yrs or sooner. Start expanding drilling, refining, greater use of natural gas (for all trucks) and the immediate construction of nuclear plants to supply electricity. We also can reduce consumption by education and incentives. Won't this provide real jobs?” - robert fischetti, Brightwaters, NY

“Will there ever be a reform and if so when? This nation is built by immigrants,Put politics aside and do what is right for the country.” - Moe F, New Castle, DE

“Why is it okay to hold minors accountable for murder but not for their sexual behavior?” - jody franceschina, Delphi, IN

“Why is Congress so insistent about reaching into the schools and picking the foods that children can eat? Is this really the job of the federal government?” - Lynne Weymouth, Hinsdale, IL

“Why has the Senate moved so slowly on the food safety issue when recent breakouts of salmonella contamination indicate so clearly that stronger national regulations are required?” - Rick Hammer , New York, NY

“If you could write the agenda for the rest of your first term what would you want Congress to work on?” - Sara Sciammacco , Washington, DC

“Where in the Constitution does congress have the authority to investigate a baseball player using steroids?” - Paul Raub, New Milford, PA

“If a Victim of a sex offender doesn't feel like a victim then why waste valuable time and money placing the offender on the registry?” - jody franceschina, Delphi, IN

“You are an expert on environmentalism and sustainability. What are your thoughts about President Obama's new off-shore drilling policies? Are they necessary for our energy independence? Will these policies be beneficial?” - Ayl Guest, New York, NY