I would argue that that speaks to the need for a Federal approach when it comes to gun safety legislation and not just a patchwork approach as we have had since the expiration of the assault weapons ban.

We have approximately, in the United States, about an 85 billion annual shortfall in school facilities investment.

Congressman Bobby Scott and I have been working, and are prepared to reintroduce legislation that will provide $130 billion in Federal investment in needs.

Many people suggest that we are in a literacy crisis.

As chairman on the Armed Services Committee, we are seeing more and more young people disqualify from service because they certainly don't have the skills to pass the basic test.

a default on our debt would have profound repercussions in the Department of Defense

We have approximately, in the United States, about an 85 billion annual shortfall in school facilities investment.

Congressman Bobby Scott and I have been working, and are prepared to reintroduce legislation that will provide $130 billion in Federal investment in needs.

As chairman on the Armed Services Committee, we are seeing more and more young people disqualify from service because they certainly don't have the skills to pass the basic test.

Many people suggest that we are in a literacy crisis.

a default on our debt would have profound repercussions in the Department of Defense

We have approximately, in the United States, about an 85 billion annual shortfall in school facilities investment.

As chairman on the Armed Services Committee, we are seeing more and more young people disqualify from service because they certainly don't have the skills to pass the basic test.

Many people suggest that we are in a literacy crisis.

Congressman Bobby Scott and I have been working, and are prepared to reintroduce legislation that will provide $130 billion in Federal investment in needs.

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a default on our debt would have profound repercussions in the Department of Defense