Political Quotes

“The politicization—even weaponization—of the Department did not start with this administration but has accelerated during it,”

I will continue to champion this program and work with the Department to ensure this funding is administered more expeditiously going forward.

Last week, I raised this issue with Secretary McMahon, and I’m pleased she agreed to expedite the obligation of the funds for the Alaska Native Education Program grants that Congress appropriated earlier this year.

“I am also keenly aware that the Department’s nearly $2-billion dollar slush fund—which likely would have rewarded January 6 protesters—is only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage.”