Political Quotes

“I thank the Senator. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the unanimous consent request? Without objection, the clerk will report the amendments, en bloc. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Iowa [Mr. Harkin] proposes amendments numbered 2827, 2834, 2838, 2842, and 2839, as modified. The amendments are as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 2827 (Purpose: To provide for evidence-based training that promotes early language and literacy development) On page 78, line 9, insert ``and early language and literacy development'' after ``readiness''. AMENDMENT NO. 2834 (Purpose: To permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive the prohibition on the use of amounts by Indian tribes and tribal organizations for construction or renovation of facilities for child care programs if the use will result in an increase of the level of child care services) On page 136, strike line 16 and all that follows through page 137, line 7, and insert the following: (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Licensing and standards.--In lieu of any licensing and regulatory requirements applicable under State or local law, the Secretary, in consultation with Indian tribes and tribal organizations, shall develop minimum child care standards that shall be applicable to Indian tribes and tribal organizations receiving assistance under this subchapter.…”