Hilda L. Solis: “There is broad agreement that the Federal Government has to start living within its means.”

To create an economy that is built to last President Obama has laid out a blueprint that emphasizes strengthening American manufacturing.

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

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.

Since I last came here and testified before you more than a year ago many economic indicators show we are moving on a path to long-term economic recovery.