Susan Collins actually said...

"the mission of the department that you've been nominated to lead, to create more opportunities for American workers."

"If confirmed, what ideas do you have for helping older workers in my State and others who have lost jobs due to mill closures and other factors?"

"I introduced a bill with Sen. Cantwell that would have given employers a $5,000 tax credit to provide apprenticeship programs."

"Despite the success of the TAA program, there still is a category of workers in my State who are older workers who are in many ways the forgotten story of this economic recovery."