This Subcommittee should be praising Georgetown University for their actions, and not bashing the Nation's preeminent Catholic institution of higher learning.

We understand that at a private college that does not--that doesn't apply.

the First Amendment prohibits colleges and universities from restricting speech, the First Amendment generally does not apply at private colleges and universities

Georgetown University isn't bound by the First Amendment, but they are, on their own initiative, revising their policies to ensure full inclusivity for all of their students.

Georgetown University also has been working with the aggrieved parties in this particular case being discussed today in an attempt to resolve their differences.

What happens, or what is university life like, or what can it be like if it dissolves into--if it devolves into political correctness, the type of political correctness where faculty is intimidated, students are intimidated, and it is not…

I would suggest our time be better spent on a hearing discussing the impact of the budget cuts on customers and consumers and the services at the IRS.

Welfare recipients are parents. Not entirely, but for the most part. Often single parents at that.

a good-paying job is the best way out of poverty.

For this reason, my Responsible Fatherhood bill proposes to modernize the TANF Contingency Fund to provide additional employment and training opportunities.

the problem is that the incentives are wrong for state governments.

Most states have ended up dramatically cutting TANF investment in childcare as part of their overall diversion strategy.