I believe this is a timely hearing on a timely subject of ensuring that all children receive a world-class education that will allow them to compete for jobs and prosperity in a rapidly changing and challenging world economy.

Families and educators alike are concerned that instead of addressing the individualized needs of children, these alternative schools are pushing students out of school and into the juvenile and criminal justice system.

HBCUs no longer serve a function since we are at post-Brown v. Board of Education, but Historically Black Colleges and Universities serve a tremendous role in the country and particularly in the South.

I also urge the Committee to support an additional $25 billion for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program.

In addition, the President's budget proposes to restore statutory pay-as-you-go rules, which were critical, and that can get us back to fiscal responsibility.

When people donate to a charity or through their church, at least they know who they are directly supporting.

It has an infant mortality rate of 31 deaths per 1,000 live births. That is almost five times the rate of the Nation.

The President's proposed $75 million for implementation of the Second Chance Act is greatly appreciated.

I urge the Committee to support full funding for the Assistance to Firefighter Grants and the Community Oriented Policing Services program.

I strongly believe in a balanced budget, as you do. I'm a deficit hawk; and I believe that we must pay for what we spend, just like any American family.

Despite the deficit the debt and the dire economic circumstances that exist in this country today we have the opportunity in this budget to right the wrongs of hundreds of years of unequal treatment of racial and ethnic minorities, women…

We need to adequately fund our job corps centers, so that these individuals can be prepared for entry into the world of work.

I agree with our President, this is something we cannot afford not to do.

Yesterday, I introduced the CARS Act, H.R.1550.

I hope we can continue to work together on this budget bill and find an alternative to this reduction of the tax deduction for charitable contributions.

Clean energy means American jobs now and in the future.

We are not adequately investing in social rehabilitation programs in the Department of Justice.

I commend the President and stand firmly behind him for having the courage to address socioeconomic issues.

I am always concerned about the amount of money that we spend for our defense and other military purposes.

The budget would cut the deficit the President inherited by at least half at the end of his first term; and that is an important factor, too.

I know that the Obama budget has done more for veterans than any other budget in history, but there is a particular need in my district which I wanted to address.

We need to understand the universal coverage alone will not eliminate them and that the elimination of health disparities needs to be a central part of health care reform.

We need a budget that recognizes the need for job creation, provides funding for research and development, and supports programs to ensure our workers have the education and skills necessary for the jobs of the future.

It's common knowledge that our country has become the most imprisoned nation on the face of the earth in both proportion and actual numbers of population.

It is my hope that at the very least $75 million will be maintained and we will find other resources to fully fund The Second Chance Act.