This is why access to universal pre-K is so important and why I am a strong advocate of the two-generation approach.

We also know that a college degree is not and should not be the only path to a bright future.

Employers complain that they can't find candidates with the right skills to grow their business.

I was pleased that this request includes $5 million to support the design for a new facility in Alamo, New Mexico.

What should we be doing to make sure that, you know, we avoid that scenario with your students or other students across the country?

For workers to remain competitive in the future economy, learning and skills development must continue over the course of a lifetime.

This week, Senator Gardner of Colorado and I introduced the CHANCE in Tech Act, which encourages educators and businesses to start apprenticeship programs for the tech sector.

Access to an affordable college degree must be available to every student who desires it.

The employment picture is certainly brighter than it was 8 years ago, but not as bright as this country wants or needs.

Yes, and I am sure that if the $99 million in cuts were restored to you, you could make progress on additional items also.

So they do have a full leadership team?

I continue to have concern about the Service's ability to effectively recruit and retain qualified staff.

I am disappointed that this budget does not invest more in loan repayment and scholarship programs.

When someone steals and sells a tribe's cultural patrimony, they are stealing that tribe's traditions and identity.

The case is prioritized. We have had--New Mexico Attorneys' Office has been absolutely top-notch with this.

Do tribal governments play a role or could they play a role in certifying authentic Native American arts and crafts for sale online?

I would ask that in addition to revising the statute, that you would also consider respectively contacting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

I think we still need to move forward.