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I would note that in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law we had $116 million that was going to advance the work.

As soon as Representative Neguse gets here we will get his opening statement.

I am pleased that the Biden administration has adopted this approach and is moving towards that.

I am doing a little tally of agencies that are following the law and breaking the law.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and a special thanks to each of the witnesses for being here today.

Cutting agency funding, as proposed in their appropriation legislation, won't help.

I believe that changing the structure of the DOL VETs office in the manner proposed could result in much more harm than good.

I personally have been working with the DOL VETs office for 15 years, and during that time, I have consistently been impressed by the workforce development experts that are working there.

Something, Mr. Chair, has to be done.

I actually have a lot of concerns about government bureaucracy.

My bill seeks to increase transparency and centralize this useful information for veterans.

I look forward to working with you and the VA and my colleagues here today on this important legislation, to ensure that we are addressing the unique needs of each and every veteran.

I think it is very important that the committee understand how these resources are prioritized.

In some categories, there are entire departments, like the nutrition department at the FDA that are – that have to go, that are not doing their job, they're not protecting our kids.

Make no mistake, our country is facing a foster care crisis.

I appreciate all the witnesses being here today. This is--this is tough work, and it is incredibly important.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, for hosting this hearing to discuss ways we can modernize the child welfare system.

I hope we can work together to persuade your colleagues to prevent a shutdown and continue the foster care-related programs under Title IV-B.