We can't continue to rob $5 billion each year from nearly half of our Nation's work force, shortchange families and children by financially penalizing mothers.

Time is up for that.

the Paycheck Fairness Act clarifies that if an employer justifies pay disparity based on a factor other than sex, such defense must be based on a bonafide job related factor.

Would religious private schools that accept vouchers be allowed to ignore any of these regulations on the basis of religious freedom?

We need to make public education a priority.

King, please don't ever apologize for being passionate about children.

I ran because I was an angry parent, and today I am an angry grandparent about what is not going on that should be going on.

I would say to you, Mr. Scafidi, if you think this is just about salaries, that is not how this works.

Would you categorize Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 as a regulation?

If you truly value education and you truly value teachers, then why are we continuing to take away and saying: But we appreciate you.

Workers should not be forced to work for poverty-level wages, regardless of where they live.

If we pass the Raise the Age Act, close to 40 million workers would receive a raise.