Providing an educational setting to children when they have been suspended or expelled from their home schools is a better alternative than leaving them with them out on the street.

Families and educators alike are concerned that instead of addressing the individualized needs of children, these alternative schools are pushing students out of school and into the juvenile and criminal justice system.

I believe this is a timely hearing on a timely subject of ensuring that all children receive a world-class education that will allow them to compete for jobs and prosperity in a rapidly changing and challenging world economy.

Yesterday, I introduced the CARS Act, H.R.1550.

We are not adequately investing in social rehabilitation programs in the Department of Justice.

The President's proposed $75 million for implementation of the Second Chance Act is greatly appreciated.

We need to adequately fund our job corps centers, so that these individuals can be prepared for entry into the world of work.

I am always concerned about the amount of money that we spend for our defense and other military purposes.

I commend the President and stand firmly behind him for having the courage to address socioeconomic issues.

It has an infant mortality rate of 31 deaths per 1,000 live births. That is almost five times the rate of the Nation.

The budget would cut the deficit the President inherited by at least half at the end of his first term; and that is an important factor, too.

In addition, the President's budget proposes to restore statutory pay-as-you-go rules, which were critical, and that can get us back to fiscal responsibility.

I know that the Obama budget has done more for veterans than any other budget in history, but there is a particular need in my district which I wanted to address.

HBCUs no longer serve a function since we are at post-Brown v. Board of Education, but Historically Black Colleges and Universities serve a tremendous role in the country and particularly in the South.

When people donate to a charity or through their church, at least they know who they are directly supporting.

I strongly believe in a balanced budget, as you do. I'm a deficit hawk; and I believe that we must pay for what we spend, just like any American family.

Opening Statement of: Hon. Mark Warner, a U.S. Senator from the State of Virginia.

I hope we can continue to work together on this budget bill and find an alternative to this reduction of the tax deduction for charitable contributions.