Study after study has shown that effective, knowledgeable teachers are among the most important factors when it comes to improving student academic achievement.
Some of the most dynamic, engaging teachers are new to the profession, bringing with them the enthusiasm of a Teach for America participant.
I think that there is a universal recognition that we have a problem.
We must be careful not to undermine a voluntary approach that provides the most common form of health care coverage.
The current employer-based system delivers high quality coverage for approximately 160 million Americans.
Though imperfect, the employer-based health care system has been successful in many ways.
I am hopeful we can continue to work together to reach consensus on measures to provide more affordable and efficient ways of providing heal...
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And again, thanks to all the witnesses for really terrific testimony on a very, very tough subject.
I want to caution against proposals that would undermine ERISA by pulling one string at a time.
American businesses are true innovators when it comes to improving the health care system.
this illegal and inappropriate discrimination--but unofficial, of course, and that is the problem--is one of those unintended consequences y...