I think that's a shocking fact.

One in four low-wage workers has paid leave. And in those service industries, about 78 percent have no leave.

I think if Congress does give temporary relief, employers will see that Congress understands our concerns.

I really appreciate you holding this hearing, and I have no questions for this panel at this point in time.

$10 million in incremental pension funding is the equivalent to 125 nurses.

I am from North Carolina and had chaired the Budget Committee for a number of years.

The Patients' Choice Act is based on the principle of promoting universal access to quality and affordable health care for all.

I think that it's critical that we highlight the disparities in affordable health insurance options between men and women.

I hope this issue is part of the discussion today because it is the 800-pound gorilla in the room when it comes to access to affordable health care for women.

I was proud to join my Senate colleague Tom Coburn earlier this year when we introduced the first comprehensive legislation to fundamentally reform our health care system.

I think it is critical that we highlight the disparities in affordable health insurance options among men and women.