Nita Lowey actually said...

"I strongly support after-school education. And I am appreciative of the $100 million increase you proposed for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program."

"Frankly, when President Obama talked about winning the future, Madam Secretary, to me there is nothing more important than investing in the National Institutes of Health."

"While one side is seeking to slash the most important student financial aid program, the other is prioritizing initiatives to further educate students."

"I am particularly concerned of the impact of reducing Pell when the cost of a college education keeps going up."