Kay Hagan

I rise today to offer an amendment to make sure we are doing all we can to prevent fraud and abuse in the Federal Crop Insurance Program. The issue of fraud in this program hit home for me in March of this year when the Justice Department…

I ask unanimous consent to call up amendment No. 1031. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from North Carolina [Mrs. HAGAN] proposes an amendment numbered 1031.

I too rise to express strong opposition to the amendment. This amendment would prevent our tobacco growers from being eligible for Federal crop insurance. This amendment would do significant harm to the small tobacco farmers in North…

I am pleased that when he is confirmed the entire country will benefit from Anthony Foxx's leadership as Secretary of Transportation.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Military Sexual Assault

I rise today to discuss the sexual assault crisis that is facing our military and the need to act immediately to address this problem. Last week, the Department of Defense released a report estimating that over 26,000 servicemembers--and…

If you have a poor financial outlook, that usually equals some type of poor health, because financial difficulties bring on stress and other issues to everyone's life.

Thank you, Senator Murphy.

The Financial Literacy for Students Act of 2013, sponsored by U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan, when it is formally introduced later this week.

Can you tell me more about the Melinda and Bill Gates program to test asset building and financial education?

In North Carolina, we have many, many areas in our rural communities.

I wanted to pick up with you, Mr. Richardson, when you were talking about the racial wealth gap.

I've had the pleasure of visiting two of the student-run credit unions.

I think having a basic understanding of financial concepts is an absolutely critical skill for establishing economic success and security.

And do the parents come in?

That's telling us how important it is for our young adults to have financial literacy, to be able to participate in a program like this that's going to help them in their future.

I want to thank all of our witnesses today for your opening comments.

Senator Enzi said he was incredibly impressed that everybody stayed on time.

Can you not adapt your budget project to the new area that you're in, as far as not having the trips to the bank, et cetera?

Parents are not comfortable talking to their children about finances.

And then how will it be delivered?

If true, why do you believe such an authority is necessary?

I really do think it will have a negative impact on the low- and moderate-income saver who is really trying to do the right thing and save for their retirement.

I look forward to working with you, and I have another bill, a bipartisan bill, the America Works Act, that I think can really concentrate on helping develop these skill sets for the jobs that are available.

Despite the significant budgetary pressures we are facing today, DOD should be given credit for trying to preserve, as much as possible, the investments in S&T.