Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"I think there is the sense that there should be, as Senator Burr has done in his bill, background checks on those people we know will get government money."

"I think we can get real clarity on the safety issues with good ideas and local flexibility."

"Now, the average rate of pay for a child care worker in the United States is under $25,000 a year."

"I do believe inspections are incredibly important. I think they should occur."