This bill will do much more harm than good and we cannot afford to cause any further damage to an ecosystem that is oversubscribed and in jeopardy.

I do not believe that H.R. 1927 is the appropriate solution to the drought crisis that has imperiled the communities and livelihoods of my great state.

Our nation's talented college athletes have become commodities within this empire.

They have created nothing less than a big business sports empire.

The nostalgic days when student athletes really were, 'students,' first... those days are pretty much over in high-level athletic programs.

I strongly urge the Obama board to change course and encourage key stakeholders to get to work.

The nostalgic days where student-athletes really were 'students' first--and where college sports were JUST about learning team work, self-discipline, and sportsmanship while getting some exercise and friendly competition--are pretty much over for high-level athletic programs.

I am glad we are having a hearing to better understand what is really happening to college athletes.

Republicans want to be the party of 'NO:' NO federal involvement; NO accountability; NO equity protections for disadvantaged students.

President Obama has proposed greater investment in our nation's schools because he recognizes that education leads to better jobs and a more competitive workforce.

I applaud the administration's attention to sexual abuse in schools at all levels.