Thank you for hosting this important hearing on how higher education can help revive the economy.

But in far too many cases, especially at the federal level, statute and regulations proposed in the name of 'program integrity', 'the interests of the taxpayers', and 'the federal interest' frankly go too far.

I want to thank you again for coming back to my home, my part of the country, and again, to thank the panels for the very informative hearing that we had today.

Rep. Barletta and Chairman Kline, I believe that my campus, Empire Education Group, and the rest of the cosmetology school community can help get us back on the right track to full economic recovery, but in order to do so students and…

I think it is very important that we continue to foster communications between higher education, local leaders, business leaders...

How much of your time is spent on complying with those federal requirements?

As a small business owner, I absolutely agree. You know, sometimes those entering the workforce may not understand the importance of some basic skills like communication and even the importance of showing up to work on time.

It allows local industry to talk about basic work skills that are needed for their industries.

We are losing our young people. We educate them and they end up going somewhere else to a job.

Do you have some thoughts on that topic and what federal regulations are most time-consuming from your perspective?

I would like to begin my testimony by thanking both Representative Lou Barletta and Chairman John Kline for hosting this important hearing.