John Garamendi: “Nobody has really said that we need 400. It has never been said we need 400. Maybe we need 399. Maybe we need even less…”

The bill that passed is a loss for the country, and one whose consequences our children will feel for years to come unless Democrats regain control of Congress.

Despite these successes, they cannot overcome the fundamental flaws in this legislation.

If Democrats controlled Congress, I am confident we would put an end to this dangerous level of spending while continuing to provide for the American people.

There is now overwhelming evidence that Secretary McMahon has violated the law by dismantling and transferring congressionally mandated programs including ones that protect students from discrimination.