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 recognize the difficulty that many employers face in this area and the potential repercussions for vital industries across the country."

"the so-called skinny budget that was released last week proposes large cuts in the Department of Labor, but it's unclear what happens to TAA."