And again, President Obama's health care plan really is another drag on the economy. Until we get Washington out of the way, this president's recovery is going to continue to rank dead last.

Congressman Jack Fields of Texas' 8th congressional district decided to retire. His mother was left to raise five children by herself. Representative for Texas's 8th congressional district serving since 1997.

He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes a large swath of suburban and rural territory north of Houston.