06/11/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"But again, the low-birth rate among nonHispanic African-Americans over the past 15 years has remained about twice that of nonHispanic Caucasian women."
"We must all do better. And that's why we must continue to work together in a bipartisan way to reauthorize and improve ESEA as soon as possible."
"A recent report issued at the end of June by the Congressional Budget Office highlighted the fact that income inequality has tripled in the last 30 years to levels not seen since 1928 in our country."
"When we talk about a more compassionate America, nowhere is that more evident than in our caregiving leave policies. No one should have to choose between work and family."