"these individuals cannot even access those benefits because they are not legal immigrants, but they pay into it for you, for me, and for everyone working to benefit."
"these are individuals who are here as asylum seekers. They are legally permitted to be here."
"This Administration's most recent attack on safety net programs came by way of a proposed rule through the U.S. Office of Management and Budget that would change the way the federal government measure..."
"I have young people and their families that are on a waiting list. You talk about investing in education, talk about investing in career and technical education. Their budget cuts the very programs th..."
"I come from a poor community. I grew up in a poor community, raised by a single parent. I lost my father to gun violence when I was 19."
"We have to work together to meet the needs of our people."
"The proposed rule would inevitably lower the income eligibility limits for safety-net programs that are tied to the poverty line, and will impose unfathomable hardships on families."
"And it's personal, because it comes to the children, our families, and the communities. I come from a poor community."
"This is a very important hearing today. I want to thank Reverend Dr. William Barber, II, as well as Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis."
"Since I was sworn in on January 3rd of this year, the Trump Administration and my colleagues on the other side have attacked nearly every safety net program from every angle that they can think of."
"This is a very important hearing today."