I do have a number of questions that are really intended to help us delve a little bit deeper into the topics that you all have raised so well.

Now, I am still evaluating the plan, but Commissioner, do you agree that direct spending is necessary to eliminate the Digital Divide and to make broadband truly ubiquitous?

I think the time has come to treat this like the utility that it really is and address it that way.

If there is not good access to broadband, to connectivity... it is really a nonstarter for those folks.

Finally, I want to point out that connectivity matters not just on the ground, but in the skies.

I think it's a good question. The people in my state have been extraordinarily brave...

the Trump Administration's interest in repealing Medicaid expansion... would undermine our efforts to combat this epidemic in our states.

I will say, like my colleague Senator Shaheen, who is not on this Committee but who has been leading the charge on this, I've got some real concerns about the formula used for 2017 because it didn't provide adequate resources to New…

the issue of misclassification of employees as 'independent contractors' has come up over and over again.

If confirmed, I will faithfully enforce the rate Congress enacts.

I look forward to getting your best assessment, should you be confirmed, about ways we can make sure the Department has not only the resources it needs but the authority it needs.

I think we need to be doing more on the domestic terrorism front.