May 9, 2022
I have seen the value of neighborhood preservation programs where you go into a neighborhood that is kind of declining, you have got nice homes and then you have got a few homes that are in real trouble, and you apply those resources to…
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by number of sources- as United States Senators, we are well aware of the difficulty in making tough decisions. But, a tough decision for a thirteen-year-old foster care child shouldn't be choosing between being adopted and having a permanent loving, stable, and secure family, or attending college for a promising future. Today, I am proud to be joined by my friend, Senator Mary Landrieu from Louisiana in introducing the Fostering Adoption To Further Student Achievement Act because we believe all youth deserve both a loving family and a future of hope. Our legislation promotes older adoptions of foster care youth by not later penalizing the adopting family when their student applies for student Federal financial aid. We've heard from former foster teens across our Nation who have stated that they were better off ``aging'' out of the foster care system than being adopted by a family because of a fear of losing student Federal financial aid because as a foster student they don't have to report any parental income on their student financial aid application. Our legislation provides a solution by amending the definition of ``independent student'' to include foster care youth who were adopted after the age of thirteen in the Higher Education Act of 1965. Thus, the family and student would not be penalized on their Federal financial aid as their classification would be determined by only the student's ability to pay.…5 sources2005govinfo.gov
- this week is National Peace Corps Week. It is with great pleasure that I send my congratulations to the Peace Corps volunteers serving throughout the world as we celebrate the Peace Corps' 43 years of service. Forty-three years ago, President John F. Kennedy mobilized a generation to work in emerging nations around the world in education, community development, agriculture, health care, and public works. Since 1961, over 170,000 Americans have volunteered their expertise, time, and energy to foster development and progress in 136 countries. There is no greater symbol of America's generosity than American volunteers living and working in partnership with the people of developing nations to encourage education and opportunity. Currently, over 7,500 volunteers are serving in 71 countries around the world--the highest number of volunteers in the field in 28 years-- and applications have risen by 10 percent. Last year, Peace Corps entered or re-entered Albania, Azerbaijan, Chad, and Fiji, and many other countries have expressed interest in establishing a partnership with Peace Corps. I strongly support Peace Corps entry into Mexico for the first time. It is my deepest hope that we continue to recognize and support the Peace Corps' important work. By honoring the Peace Corps, we reaffirm our Nation's commitment to strengthen freedom and create opportunities around the world.2 sources2004govinfo.gov
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Jun 22, 2021
It is imperative that the Coast Guard holds these leaders accountable for retaliation and ensure survivors are made whole.
May 3, 2021
We ought to be willing to listen to those things and to incorporate those considerations as we move forward.
May 3, 2021
They are confronted with all kinds of possible dangerous situations; but they show up, and their purpose is to keep us safe.
May 3, 2021
We agree that these employees are entitled to greater protections, greater dignity and respect for the work that they do.
May 3, 2021
I strongly support this legislation. I co-sponsored it last Congress and look forward to having an opportunity to move it forward this Congress.
May 3, 2021
I think that, by and large, there is bipartisan support for what we are intending to accomplish on behalf of these front-line employees.
Feb 11, 2019
The best way to determine whether or not someone was being discriminated against was this pair testing.
Jul 5, 2016
Although I doubt that anyone would disagree with making sure that Federal firearms are secure, this hearing seems to me to be a bit of a red herring.
Jun 13, 2016
I really don't know where to begin here because the picture that seems to be painted from the discussion and from the questions and answers is that this is a dysfunctional organization with very little accountability and not very good…
Apr 26, 2016
I give him all due credit for being probably one of the smartest people in DHS, and he is the right guy to lead TSA.
Apr 26, 2016
Today, TSA lacks the senior leadership courage to make the necessary changes so that the agency can accomplish its mission.
Feb 2, 2016
It seems to me that the decision by the Governor's emergency manager was one of the worst actions in this entire debacle.
Dec 8, 2015
You know, the three States that have created a regulatory framework to allow licensed online gambling operators have already greatly reduced the risk of collusion of money laundering due to regulated sites.
Apr 14, 2015
I believe that if we look at this in a very realistic way, we will see that there is a half-full opportunity here to support the economic growth in the State of New Jersey and jobs.
Jun 12, 2008
I rise to speak about the rising cost of energy, at a time when Americans are suffering from gas prices that are seeing $4 a gallon and diesel fuel is higher than that. The price of diesel fuel has gone up 65 percent from where it was a…
May 15, 2008
I went to Lake Bronson in northwest Minnesota in 2005, and the room was filled with family farmers who were talking about disaster assistance. We look at the farm bill--and today we are at a time when commodity prices are high. Folks look…
May 8, 2008
A birthday is an occasion that allows a family to focus on one of its members and celebrate what is unique and special about that person. It is time to reflect on major challenges met and major fulfillments achieved. The same is true when…
Apr 4, 2008
All these pieces fit together. Again, there is no silver bullet at the end, but if we can come closer to addressing the full range of concerns, I think that would be positive. I think we already moved, with the leadership of the chairman…
Apr 4, 2008
These are the stories my friend from Florida and I have been exchanging. We have personal accounts that do stretch from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes. These are the reasons we were called to take up this commonsense cause. We want…
Apr 4, 2008
during our travels back home to housing townhall forums during the course of this last year, we are all meeting more and more folks who are in very desperate straits, trying to keep their home. Minnesota ranks No. 2 in the number of…
Apr 4, 2008
If a mortgage was $150,000 and it was taken down to $100,000 by agreement, in the past that $50,000 was a taxable gain. I believe recently--again, this little piece--we took that building block and said: Hey, if you knock it down to…
Apr 2, 2008
I congratulate the majority and minority leaders, the chairman of the Banking Committee, Senator Dodd, and Senator Shelby. We have done something today the American people should be very proud of. I understand there is an agreement to move…
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