Mark Takano

Is this just the cost to the VA? Or are we also looking at the cost to the providers?

I stand in strong opposition to this amendment. My friends across the aisle regularly reject legislation because it encroaches on states' rights, yet their commitment to State sovereignty disappears when it comes to protecting workers…

With Veterans Day 1 week from today, I rise to call attention to an issue affecting military families across the country. In 2006, Congress enacted the Military Lending Act to protect servicemembers from predatory lenders, but those same…

The Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program in this bill will address critical infrastructure needs that will improve America's economic competitiveness, but will also bring tremendous benefit to our communities…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 32 Offered by Ms. Brownley of California The…

I appreciate the sentiment of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, that he has been to our region and understands the importance of making sure that freight through rail is moved expeditiously. I do urge my colleagues to support this…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 68, after line 21, insert the following: ``(3) Special rule.--The Secretary may treat a program of…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I was impressed two years ago when I visited the community college veterans center in my district at Riverside Community College.

What I always recommend for individuals to do as they are considering school is to reach out to the Student Veterans of America chapter on campus and to talk to the veterans who are right on the campus and get a very clear view of what…

I was surprised to learn that VSOC counselors also have a VR&E caseload, which to me means that they have little time to also address the wider veterans community that are not necessarily on VR&E but also need, you know, counseling advice.

While I know we can all agree that it is a worthy goal to bring down the disability claims backlog, it is not acceptable to leave another group of veterans waiting instead of coming forward with a clear plan to address both situations.

Well, here's the thing, though. I'm wondering how this person got this huge debt, right?

your story and your challenges are giving me a window into understanding what happens and how veterans become homeless

I am glad to hear that VA is moving forward with improved data collection so that we can get a better handle on per patient costs.

I know you have a challenge because I understand that frequently administrators are compensated at 70 percent below the private sector for comparable positions.

I also want to express how moved I was by your testimony and thank you for your courage.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I appreciate the opportunity for the subcommittee to take a close look at the VetSuccess On Campus program today.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing. Thank you.

Many do not offer the necessary services for students with disabilities. It is a mistake to continue funding a program that fails to serve all students, damages the public school system, and disregards the District's right to choose its…

I believe the Department's rule is about a fair day's pay for a hard day's work.

Imagine that. A regulation that creates jobs. Amazing.

Updating the overtime exemption will help millions of workers make ends meet and give an added boost to our economy.

This is very heartening testimony, Mr. Secretary.

If we can do something about dyslexia in this country, we will have done a great thing to help alleviate so much unnecessary suffering among all sorts of people in our country.