In my limited time, Mr. Keyes points out that some of the kids do present with emotional disorder, et cetera.

the U.S. already spends significantly more per student than the OECD average, yet student achievement remains static.

I think you agree with Ms. Neily. She pointed out that there's a lot of money going for things which seem unrelated to instruction.

the No. 1 reason teachers leave the profession is the pay.

But I will point out that we have Federal programs which provide free lunch and breakfast for high poverty districts.

It seems as if you are indicting teacher training very much so.

A school-based clinic with mental health professionals embedded within a school with a high need would be a better alternative than asking teachers to do that.

the No. 1 solution to addressing the issues we face must be increasing teacher salaries.

Thank you, Chair Sanders. I too thank the teachers.

Absolutely. And I did not mean to cut you off, and I apologize. I did not know you were in the queue. I apologize.

That woman I described with a small business who has 10 employees must now make the challenging decision to absorb the new cost or consider not offering health insurance to employees or laying employees off. Interestingly, labor unions got…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 5 minutes, followed by Leader Schumer for up to 3.

I have been sitting here listening to this, and I can't help but notice that my Democratic fellow Senators have chosen to disrespect and deceive the American people as they politicize a deeply personal issue for short-term political gain…

I ask unanimous consent that Harrison Dougherty and Zahra Naeini--interns in my office--be granted floor privileges until June 14, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I understand that even in Northeast Louisiana, relatively small in terms of population, there's multiple boards you have to work with.

This flexible model, by the way, has been very successful in Senator Romney's home State of Utah.

I look forward to this discussion on how to improve WIOA to benefit working Americans, to benefit us all.

Current Federal workforce funding prioritizes bloating government bureaucracy less than in investing in worker skill.

I understand that even in Northeast Louisiana, relatively small in terms of population, there's multiple boards you have to work with.

Today's vote is disingenuous, pushing a bill haphazardly drafted and destined to fail does a disservice to all who may pursue IVF treatments.

We have the opportunity now to increase options for training and skills development so workers can properly enter, reenter, and remain in an ever-changing workforce.

When Congress fails to reauthorize programs, we miss out on the ability to improve them to help meet the needs of a modern workforce and of employers.

We have the opportunity now to increase options for training and skills development so workers can properly enter, reenter, and remain in an ever-changing workforce.

This flexible model, by the way, has been very successful in Senator Romney's home State of Utah.

Yes. Mitt Romney thinks so too, but, that's Romney.