I think the Administration has made the decision to totally tear asunder the rule of law and grant administrative amnesty to 5 or more milli...
If it was good enough for me, why isn't it good enough for students today?
the benefits of the Federal Perkins Loan Program to students and how critically important the program is to reauthorize as part of the Highe...
I want to thank Senator Alexander for all of his participation in this.
Senator Harkin's draft reauthorization bill.
Senator Harkin's proposed State Competitive Grant Program for Reforms to Improve Higher Education Persistence and Completion.
I think it's time to re-examine the States' role in light of today's challenges.
We need to help more States pursue these types of innovations to help more students complete postsecondary education.
The single largest factor...has been the State abdication of that, State disinvestment.
I think we must stem this tide and get States back in the game.
If it provided a whole generation of young people of my generation a great college education at very low cost--but we don't do that anymore.
No matter what side of the aisle you sit on, we can all agree on the importance of SNAP and helping those in need.
I thank Senator Isakson for being a good partner in helping to try to change some of the ways we do business with regard to coal miners.
It is my hope that this hearing shines a brighter light on these issues and helps inform our work on legislation to try to restore justice f...
In 2004, when I was chairman, I was successful in enacting for the first time reforms that established rules governing inversions.
That is why, in the early 2000s, I led an effort to prevent companies from simply setting up a filing cabinet and a mailbox overseas to esca...
Like most of my colleagues here today, I have deep concerns about the practice of companies moving overseas for the primary purpose of avoid...
Average Americans and companies that remain in America are rightfully outraged when companies leave the United States, leaving the rest of u...