Eddie Bernice Johnson: “Amid her great accomplishments as an executive, mother and first lady, Mrs. Kirk's personality is as such that she would…”

Congresswoman Johnson, thank you for asking and checking in on this issue affecting our workplace.

I don't agree that the blame game of Republicans or the prior Administration holds any significance to where we are.

I would just encourage the Secretary and the leadership at DOT to stay focused on ensuring that these funds are getting out to local communities as quickly as possible.

For too long we have failed to prioritize, or even acknowledge, the vast contributions that the Black community and other minority groups have made towards scientific discovery and innovation.