Last week it was reported that agencies have been instructed by the administration not to respond to letters from Democrats requesting oversight-related information.

I think I will get right to the questions because I know that my colleagues have additional questions.

I think the real concern is that the EEOC responds to complaints that are made and the OFCCP proactively audits companies to make sure that they are complying with discrimination.

I am deeply concerned by the President's elimination of these protections.

Is there a line for you on State flexibility? You are the backstop for students and their right to access a quality education.

Ready to Work does identify open jobs in a community and trains Americans to fill those jobs.

the teachers I represent were angered and demoralized after hearing your statements on public education.

I was disappointed to see your budget request includes focus grants, which is, in essence, a $1 billion Title I portability proposal.

I am extremely disappointed that your budget proposes to take funding from public education and transfer it to private schools.

I do hope that you and your staff are really focusing on programs such as the apprenticeship program, which has been so invaluable, and not accept any proposed cuts in that program.

Education for me is probably one of our most important responsibilities if we are going to have a workforce that is strong, healthy.