John Tierney: “We have a bill in the House here; Senators Reid and Durbin have one in the Senate that addresses that and a long-term…”

At this point, I would like to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Connecticut, Joe Courtney, who has been a strong member of the committee and an advocate of workforce investment for some time.

At this time, I would like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Ruben Hinojosa, who has been deeply involved in the passage of this bill.

I just haven't heard any evidence that indicates to me that there is any reason to believe that this board won't be fair-minded.

At this time, I would like to yield 1 minute to our colleague from Oregon, Suzanne Bonamici.