Rosa DeLauro actually said...

"I think I can quantify, as well as I know members of the Congressional Black Caucus, can quantify how earmarks have benefitted our districts."

"This is about the 13 percent cut in the majority's budget in regard to CMS and the Medicare program management."

"It does not make sense to roll back our critical investments in education."

"I cannot emphasize enough how important Pell Grant support is in helping people of all ages go to work, go to school--now more than ever."