Nita Lowey actually said...

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

Your budget would cut $9.2 billion from the Department of Education, a cut of 13.6 percent, taking us back to 2002 levels.

If you are funding with vouchers private school, the money is coming from someplace, and there is an overall cut in the budget.

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