Alma Adams actually said...

"Simply put, each of us here today believes workers should receive fair pay and fair treatment for their work."

"Today's hearing is an opportunity for this committee to come together, build upon state level efforts and take concrete bipartisan steps toward improving the lives of workers across the country."

"Student debt is a problem for all young people but particularly for low-income students who are predominantly people of color."

"The purchasing power of the Pell Grant has been drastically reduced."