Grace Meng actually said...

"Last year's spending bill included language requiring EDA to direct 10 percent of its funds towards helping persistent-poverty counties, specifically in rural areas."

"When it comes to making hard decisions about infrastructure, low-income communities and communities of color often get the short end of the stick."

"I think this is great and will help maintain U.S.' scientific leadership globally."

"I wanted to echo the comments and questions and concerns of my colleague Representative Brenda Lawrence about ensuring that inmates have sufficient menstrual hygiene products in our facilities."