We all agree on the need for fiscal restraint, but we cannot win the next century by slashing the programs that matter most.
Nita Lowey: “We all agree on the need for fiscal restraint, but we cannot win the next century by slashing the programs that matter…”
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Lowey emphasizes the importance of maintaining funding for crucial educational programs despite fiscal concerns.
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Before I introduce the next speaker, I just want to say a few words about SESAME, because it is an extraordinary project, and I thank the gentleman for bringing it to this body's attention. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman…
I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), my friend, the distinguished chair of the subcommittee that does so much good work here.
Before I proceed, may I inquire how much time each side has remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Oklahoma has 4\3/4\ minutes remaining.
I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott), the chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor.





