I don't think we need the Department of Labor, Mr. Chairman, to decide that.

How can the federal government support more consistency throughout CTE programs without over-burdening states, school districts, and/or institutions?

Excellent, Mr. Bargas. Thank you.

We definitely want to continue working with you. I think on a bipartisan basis we believe in the value of what you do.

By strengthening the career and technical education programs funded under the Perkins Act, we can help more of these young people gain an edge in the workforce.

As we work to rebuild our economy after the recent recession, strengthening career and technical education programs will help put more Americans on the path to a prosperous future.

There has got to be a ground here where we improve the productivity of our workers.

these new regulations have essentially put the federal government in the business of dictating the type, the amount, and even the color of food that can and cannot be served in school cafeterias.

After implementing the new standards a year early, one Florida school district estimated students threw out $75,000 worth of food.

Providing students healthier meals is a laudable goal we all share, but the stringent rules are creating serious headaches for schools and students.

At Dedham High School in Massachusetts, providing the required vegetables in 1500 meals each week costs the district about $111 a day--but administrators report many students just throw the fresh vegetables right into the trash.