"Because of the rising cost of college and weakening power of Pell Grants, too many low-income students either cannot afford to enroll in postsecondary education or cannot afford to complete their programs."
"Our higher education system must give every student the opportunity to be on the right side of this trend."
"State disinvestment in higher education has forced students and families to shoulder more of the cost of college."
"I urge you to make flood mitigation a priority."
"Today's legislative hearing will examine barriers keeping Americans out of the workforce and also identify legislative solutions to expand opportunity."
"The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA--which is responsible for protecting Americans' right to safe working conditions--is also in desperate need of a funding increase."
"This budget proposal also seeks to expand untested work force training programs at the expense of proven, high-quality apprenticeships."
"The President's budget proposal, which slashes the Department of Labor's funding by 10 percent, or $1.2 billion, reflects the Administration's lack of support for hardworking people who are struggling..."
"Thank you, Chairman DeFazio, Ranking Member Graves and members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for providing me this opportunity to discuss some of the priorities I believe should b..."
"Unfortunately, the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget for the Department of Labor cuts programs and policies that are designed to serve this mission."
"The federal government contributed to racial segregation and inequality, so the federal government must be part of the solution."