No matter how many times you say Social Security is broke, the reality is that Social Security's independent revenue stream and its Trust Fund's investments maintain the program's solvency until 2037.

We must ensure that every American has a roof over their head by funding $2 billion in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

It's clear that we must end the war in Afghanistan and instead make smart security investments to safeguard our nation's interests and improve our long term security.

H.R. 1, the Budget Resolution for the next fiscal year, would reduce funding for this budget by a whopping 41 percent.

I strongly urge this committee to give high priority to Workforce Investment Act funding, viral hepatitis funding, legal services for low-income individuals, and housing and foreclosure prevention programs.

It would be disingenuous for me to promote my legislation using the deceitful claim Social Security is broken or faces an imminent crisis.

The economic recovery of my district, the State of Rhode Island and our whole country demands that we work collaboratively...

I strongly support LSC funding.

While there are so many vital programs to defend throughout this budget, I am here today to call your attention to several programs that are critically important to creating jobs...

It is our responsibility to ensure that children who come from disadvantaged families have the same opportunities as their peers.

We have a responsibility to provide Americans with the skills and opportunities they need to be successful in the global marketplace.

We have a quarter century to shore up Social Security.