"the budget put forward by Chairman Ryan that the House is considering this week threatens to do even more damage."
"But I believe this proposal represents a backward approach to job creation."
"Thank you for your leadership on behalf of working families, including pushing for higher wages and support for the unemployed since becoming the Secretary of Labor."
"The future of the economy lies in jobs that require knowledge and skills, and those jobs also offer the best chance for decent, livable wages and benefits."
"I plan to fight for their continuation."
"Women now make up half the Nation's workforce, but they face a host of unique and disproportionate challenges in the workplace."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Secretary, the first issue I would like to discuss is the Labor Department's efforts to improve economic opportunities for women."
"Nearly two-thirds of minimum wage workers are women."
"The U.S. has no mandatory paid leave policy, making it just three countries in the world and the only country among industrialized countries to not mandate paid maternity leave for new mothers."
"I am begging you, Mr. Secretary, tell us that you are moving forward with a lifesaving rule because millions of low-wage workers across the country continue to risk their lives."
"the paycheck fairness bill does include that"