Lloyd Doggett actually said...

"We believe requiring States to spend a substantial--a specific share of their TANF resources on core purposes is essential for improving TANF work programs."

"We are pleased today to get additional input on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, and how it may be reformed."

"the real--the complete statement should be there won't be a 20 percent benefit cut, because we are planning to find some other way to cut disability payments to make up for what would be necessary to ..."

"I suppose it is encouraging that this hearing began with Chairman Ryan telling us not to worry about the prospects of a 20 percent, across-the-board benefit cut for disability recipients next year."