Maggie Hassan

We really do not necessarily go through an evaluation process with so many of our programs in a meaningful way.

I think there is a win-win here.

I see a lot of reporting. I am not yet clear on exactly which things are most effective.

This Congress has made very clear that we support additional funding to fight this, but we really need a partner in the Administration to stop talking and start funding.

I was appreciative of being at the White House in October when the President declared this a public health emergency.

We desperately need funds to fight this epidemic.

I think the fact that states were uncomfortable about reapplying is not an excuse in terms of the decision that was made with the second round of this funding.

It is clear that anyone who left Raqqa as part of that ISIS convoy could potentially be a future terrorist threat.

I believe that there is a role for systemic investigations just as there is a role for individual investigations and that the decision should be made on a fact-specific, case-by-case basis.

I am committed to implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and, if confirmed, I look forward to working with the Secretary to determine how OSERS can work with states to support state-developed opportunities that…

If confirmed, I look forward to having an opportunity to work with HHS to support states as they work to provide quality services to all young children with disabilities, in accordance with IDEA.

What I would like to do is ask a question on the record. What I am looking for is the Department to say to states that are doing voucher programs that they have to at least provide this notice.

What I am looking for is a commitment that if this voucher program is going to go forward that you all will stand up and insist that private schools, at least, tell kids that they are losing their civil rights under the law if they go…

That right will evaporate once a student and family takes those voucher dollars.

We are talking about a voucher program that, if implemented, will undermine public schools across this country.

It is about giving up somebody's rights under the law.

Strong and targeted enforcement by the Labor Department not only saves lives, but also saves valuable resources for employers.

I think it is really important that the Department have the discretion and flexibility to look for that and help make change for the people you are trying to protect.

One of the reasons Senator Alexander and I worked together to pass ESSA was to end administering Federal education law by waiver.

Actually, there is a school just like yours with children who experience disabilities just like yours who is doing a really good job.

If you are not measuring that, you are not holding schools accountable to how they are doing in terms of educating children who experience disabilities.

I think it would be great if the Federal Government lived up to its commitment of funding

A U.S. Senator from the State of New Hampshire

I am very proud of our brave firefighters for all they do to strengthen public safety and public health, including really driving this important initiative.

We know that this is an epidemic that knows no bureaucratic boundaries, and we need to ensure that we are breaking down the silos between different agencies and officials.