Barbara Mikulski actually said...

Because if our Southwest Border is at risk, the entire United States of America is at risk.

Highlights the national security implications of border safety.

03/09/2011

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So the lack of funding would impact, say, a school district like Baltimore or Prince George's County or even one of my rural school district...

Maryland is a sequester-stressed State.

Federal spending in education accounts for less than 10 percent of overall spending in K through 12 education.

I think particularly in the area of STEM education, where there's such a crying need for talent in our country.