Tom Marino: “I believe that this hearing gives us the unique opportunity not just to discuss the merits of this particular merger…”

I was unable to vote on rollcall vote 446 due to Judiciary Committee staff not notifying leadership that members were engaged in a hearing when votes were called. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: ``Yea'' for rollcall vote…

I stand by this is as a good solid piece of legislation.

We are really talking about how we treat some of the most disadvantaged people in our society at a key and difficult time in their lives.

It seems like we all agree on the raises are needed, much needed.