Michael Regan: “If I am confirmed, I commit that we will fully follow the law.”

First of all, I think implementing strongly these new safety plans is going to be a key part of that. There is no worse recruiting tool than the media reports we see of busdrivers getting beat up or spit on or ultimately--or even…

I have met with so many mothers whose children are lead-poisoned, and we are seeing lead-poisoned children all over this country.

Communities will be left behind if the government shuts down, but those communities that are already disproportionately impacted will be further left behind.

It is vital for public health and for our economy. Our Nation's water infrastructure is crumbling, which will have an impact on our global competitiveness.