I also look forward to getting to know the stakeholders better and to work with them as we try to address how our veterans receive the benefits that they have so honorably earned and truly deserve.

Well, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for calling today's hearing on this very important topic.

As the new Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, I look forward to working with you.

I am hopeful it will be better.

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I rise today in support of my amendment, which clarifies that both preservice and in-service teacher training and professional development shall be considered when identifying the grand challenges in pre-K through 12 STEM education. For…

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