Barack Obama actually said...

Having a criminal record can result in major barriers to securing a job and other productive opportunities in life.

The Federal Government, I believe, should not use criminal history to screen out applicants before we even look at their qualifications.

In today's economy, to compete we must have a first-class transportation system that attracts first-class jobs and takes American businesses...

Advancing policies and programs that enable these men and women to put their lives back on track promotes not only justice and fairness, but...