Mazie Hirono: “Why wouldn't you include minority owned businesses as underserved in the underserved group?”

Judicial appointments should not be politicized; they must be based on merit.

Nearly 90 percent of K through 12 students attend public schools, yet Republicans are pushing a plan in this bill to undermine support for public schools.

I happen to be the only naturalized citizen sitting on this committee, and I am horrified by the implication that naturalized citizens basically get second-class citizenship.

Serious concerns about his ability to do the job in an objective and fair way.