Mary Gay Scanlon: “I thank the distinguished gentleman from Georgia, and I thank my colleagues for their support. Mr. Chair, I yield 2…”

It’s inhumane. It’s traumatizing, and it’s particularly grotesque because this is then being done so private prison companies can make more profit.

So we have the situation where people are being jailed and then forced to work essentially for free to maintain basic sanitation, food, etc.

If we’re going to make a permanent change that affects every American, we should follow the science and prioritize Americans’ health, particularly that of the children.

After not being in session for so long, one week has got everyone ready to go home.