Hilda L. Solis: “We are getting our economy back on track with 11--11--straight months of private-sector job growth.”

However, you and I know we still have a lot more work to do because we realize there are 12.8 million people that are still looking for work.

They're not asking for a handout. They're asking for a hand up, an ability to be able to work in different employment situations.

There is broad agreement that the Federal Government has to start living within its means.

I believe that programs and policies of the Department of Labor are making a difference in American lives.