Susan Davis: “I rise to object to the rule on consideration of H.R. 2210, the Head Start reauthorization. Once again, thoughtful…”

“I rise to object to the rule on consideration of H.R. 2210, the Head Start reauthorization. Once again, thoughtful amendments that address core issues were not ruled in order by the committee. As has been so widely discussed this week, I believe it is important that this legislative body be able to give the proper consideration to this reauthorization--which is so critical to the most vulnerable among us, low income children. I valued the opportunity to participate in considering this measure at the subcommittee and the committee levels. In that process, I was able to offer significant amendments for consideration and in one case for adoption by the committee. Happily, the reauthorization now before us recognizes the central nature of the social and emotional development of young children as well as their cognitive and physical development. Nonetheless, other core issues were not adopted during the committee consideration. However, only 10 percent of the members of this body had the opportunity to consider those issues. The public deserves a full consideration by other 90 percent of their representatives.”