And if they are to enact reforms before next year's statewide elections, the lawmakers need to act now.

Responsible lawmakers need to know what would happen to services and benefits their constituents are used to receiving.

If lawmakers need convincing, they need only pay attention to the fund-raising around them.

Also, federal lawmakers need to approve money to finance the project.

"I'm not sure where this money is coming from," he said, noting that lawmakers would need to approve the amended contract.

Democratic strategists said lawmakers in those states need more than a strong conservative base to win.

Wavering lawmakers need to act before Congress returns in late January.

Instead of simply flaunting their so-called interest in our security, lawmakers need to ask themselves what the most immediate threat is.

It's distressing that lawmakers even need to be prodded to provide additional relief.

Now lawmakers need to reach agreement to require insurance companies to cover birth control.