Richard L. Hanna: “If someone is going to tens of thousands of dollars to keep someone out of their business, you can be darn sure that it…”

Through the title of this hearing, Vice Chair Klobuchar and her Democratic colleagues acknowledge that Washington does not have a one-size-fits-all solution to every problem that Americans face.

What you are really describing is a race to the bottom, an opportunity to bid virtually against yourself, taking a risk that may be inappropriate in the moment.

I think it is appropriate that we periodically review the efficiency of these programs and make improvements so that the reality of the programs remains true to the spirit of the Act.

There is a difference between expense and investment. These are clearly investments in our future.