Deb Fischer: “I would like to thank Chairwoman Klobuchar for holding this hearing and welcome you, Director Halpern, back to the…”

When we look at the reform that took place in 2011, that has been brought up a couple of time here, did any of those changes result in any meaningful change at the pace we are doing nominations currently in the Senate?

This is something that we need to work on together.

So we’re trying to say, yes, you can keep working, providing for your family, and still be able to have good quality child care and make a decision that fits your family needs.

Today we are here to learn about the nomination process in the United States Senate, changes to the process, over time, and what, if any, changes may improve that process.