"Hazing is a serious problem in the military, and though the military has policies in place, they aren't being enforced, and they aren't effective."
"I have been trying to get a hearing on this issue for many months, and I am grateful that you are focusing on this critical matter."
"Today's hearing is just a first step. I hope the committee will continue to work together on this issue in the coming months."
"Overall SBDCs are facing about a 10 percent cut in the budget."
"I am working to get one in my area, the San Gabriel Valley in California."
"What's at stake is the very survival of the basic American promise that if you work hard, you can do well enough to raise family, own a home and put enough away for retirement."
"The economic crisis hit minority communities the hardest."
"We are at a pivotal moment during our economic recovery when Congress can truly make a difference."
"To help these long-term unemployed, we should invest in high-quality job training and education services to meet the needs of workers and employers."
"As chair of the Congressional Asian-Pacific American caucus or CAPAC, I am honored to have this opportunity to share some of the issues facing the Asian-Pacific American community and how Congress can..."
"I urge this committee to examine available resources to help people like Ashley refinance their mortgages at record low rates."