"Thank you to our distinguished chairman, who has given us each the challenge and the charge as members of this committee to be efficient and effective in pursuit of the truth."
"What are the biggest risks to the census if these contracts do not have adequate oversight?"
"The GAO's high risk report says the Census Bureau office responsible for managing the IT integration contract is severely understaffed."
"We can all agree on both sides of the aisle that--and I'm sure you agree as well--that it's critical that we have an accurate census count."
"I already have great concerns about a digital divide since roughly 3 in 10 adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year don't even own a smartphone."
"I hope you would because, again, this is denying victims access to critical information that could determine their very life or death."
"Investigations by the Sunlight Foundation have revealed that the Department of Health and Human Services has removed web pages providing information about the Affordable Care Act."
"In the Massachusetts 7th, which I am fortunate to represent, a Boston re-entry study that tracked formerly incarcerated men and women, found over half of respondents had less than $400 in their pocket..."
"There is so much work to be done around maintaining those familial bonds while a loved one is incarcerated."
"A criminal record can lead to unemployment and underemployment, picking up on the comments of the gentlelady from New York, which in turn lead to financial instability, eviction, and hunger."
"I share your belief that the people closest to the pain should be driving and informing the solutions and the policymaking."