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Mr. President, I wish to announce that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will to meet on July 30, 2014, at 10:15 a.m., in room SD-430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Paid Family…
Madam President, similar to my colleague from Maryland, I come to the floor to discuss the nomination of Professor Pamela Harris to the Fourth Circuit. I come for another reason, to give my reasons for opposition. Contemplating my vote on…
No matter what side of the aisle you sit on, we can all agree on the importance of SNAP and helping those in need.
the benefits of the Federal Perkins Loan Program to students and how critically important the program is to reauthorize as part of the Higher Education Act.
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.
I think we must stem this tide and get States back in the game.
The single largest factor...has been the State abdication of that, State disinvestment.
We need to help more States pursue these types of innovations to help more students complete postsecondary education.
I think it's time to re-examine the States' role in light of today's challenges.
Senator Harkin's proposed State Competitive Grant Program for Reforms to Improve Higher Education Persistence and Completion.
If it was good enough for me, why isn't it good enough for students today?
I want to thank Senator Alexander for all of his participation in this.
Madam President, I yield back our time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, all time is yielded back. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Andre Birotte, Jr., of California, to be United States…
Madam President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Anita Grassl and Angela West, interns with the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Mr. President, I want to bring to our attention a large and growing problem laced by American workers today that has negative consequences for working families and our national economy. They are hourly service workers holding jobs that we…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Supporting Disability Rights Milestones