Dwight Evans: “The reason I say that is I am on Ways and Means.”

The issue is of vital importance, as nearly 24 million children live in single parent--or nearly 30 percent of all single parents live in poverty.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to begin by thanking all of today's witnesses, the U.S.

I rise and strongly oppose this bill. It would hurt families. It would hurt seniors. It would hurt workers. We must uphold rather than undermine our country's strong economic recovery and standing. We are here to govern. That means paying…

I hope that we can continue our bipartisan work to pass this bill through the House this Congress.