Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), who is the chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I rise to speak about the fiscal year 2020 appropriations bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. To start, let me recognize the ranking member, Tom Cole, for his work on this bill. We have worked closely together over the years inasmuch as we have developed a mutual respect for one another. While we may have differences of opinions, we have the same values about the scope of these programs and whom they ought to be benefiting. I want to say thank you to the ranking member of the full committee, Congresswoman Granger. I believe we have put together very strong and serious resources in the Labor-H bill. I want to say a particular thank you to the chair of the full committee, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, for making the Labor-H bill a high priority. The Labor-HHS-Education bill supports some of the Nation's most critical programs. They touch individuals and families throughout their lifespan, from Early Head Start to the Social Security Administration. For 2020, the subcommittee is providing a total of $189.9 billion in discretionary funding. It is an increase of nearly $12 billion over last year's enacted levels.…”