Al Franken actually said...

I think we are being penny-wise and pound-foolish by not spending now on early childhood.

The condition of BIA's schools is an unconscionable threat to the health and well being of children in Indian Country.

It seems like every time we want information that should be readily available to the public, we have to turn up the heat and hold a hearing.

The budget for Indian school construction has been consistently cut since 2004, and this year is unfortunately no exception.