Over the last several years, there has been a steady increase in auto accidents in the United States, hovering at over six million during the past year. As a result -- as well as general inflation -- auto insurance premiums are rising as well, currently sitting at an average of over $1,000 in some states.

Unfortunately, the increase in insurance premiums is not indicative of a raise in coverage for most people.

Over the last several years, there has been a steady increase in auto accidents in the United States, hovering at over six million during the past year. As a result -- as well as general inflation -- auto insurance premiums are rising as well, currently sitting at an average of over $1,000 in some states.

Unfortunately, the increase in insurance premiums is not indicative of a raise in coverage for most people.

Over the last several years, there has been a steady increase in auto accidents in the United States, hovering at over six million during the past year. As a result -- as well as general inflation -- auto insurance premiums are rising as well, currently sitting at an average of over $1,000 in some states.

Unfortunately, the increase in insurance premiums is not indicative of a raise in coverage for most people.

Over the last several years, there has been a steady increase in auto accidents in the United States, hovering at over six million during the past year. As a result -- as well as general inflation -- auto insurance premiums are rising as well, currently sitting at an average of over $1,000 in some states.

Unfortunately, the increase in insurance premiums is not indicative of a raise in coverage for most people.

Over the last several years, there has been a steady increase in auto accidents in the United States, hovering at over six million during the past year. As a result -- as well as general inflation -- auto insurance premiums are rising as well, currently sitting at an average of over $1,000 in some states.

Unfortunately, the increase in insurance premiums is not indicative of a raise in coverage for most people.

Small businesses are an integral part of the U.S. economy. In 2007, more than 80 percent of jobs were held by people working in small businesses and they contribute a valuable boost to our communities by virtue of job creation, civic efforts, and economic contributions. Therefore, ensuring the success of small businesses and protecting their ability to operate successfully is a vital factor in helping to ensure the vitality and economic success of our nation.

When I was in college, I was lucky enough to have a couple of scholarships that covered my tuition and lodging expenses during my first two years. As an eighteen year old (naive and clueless), I thought I had it made. However I forgot about the kryptonite of all college students -- textbooks.

Textbook prices on college campus are reaching a level of ridiculousness that should be reserved for hotel mini-bars and posh Beverly Hills clothing stores.

When I was in college, I was lucky enough to have a couple of scholarships that covered my tuition and lodging expenses during my first two years. As an eighteen year old (naive and clueless), I thought I had it made. However I forgot about the kryptonite of all college students -- textbooks.

Textbook prices on college campus are reaching a level of ridiculousness that should be reserved for hotel mini-bars and posh Beverly Hills clothing stores.

When I was in college, I was lucky enough to have a couple of scholarships that covered my tuition and lodging expenses during my first two years. As an eighteen year old (naive and clueless), I thought I had it made. However I forgot about the kryptonite of all college students -- textbooks.

Textbook prices on college campus are reaching a level of ridiculousness that should be reserved for hotel mini-bars and posh Beverly Hills clothing stores.

Small businesses are an integral part of the U.S. economy. In 2007, more than 80 percent of jobs were held by people working in small businesses and they contribute a valuable boost to our communities by virtue of job creation, civic efforts, and economic contributions. Therefore, ensuring the success of small businesses and protecting their ability to operate successfully is a vital factor in helping to ensure the vitality and economic success of our nation.