I am preparing to go the legal route, based upon historical precedence, to ensure that every single child... has access.

I wish I could bring this to your attention so that you could please try your best, consistent with the plan that we have been following at least for the last 10 years in the committee.

Illinois is currently ranked the third highest recipient of LIHEAP funds, and my district continues to be the largest recipient of LIHEAP.

I wonder what led the administration's decision to cut funding to the WIA State and local program funding over other programs under consideration?

Congressman John Lewis and I are contemplating filing an amendment to the 1964 Civil Rights Act that would raise the idea of employment status.

I appreciate your raising the question. I do want to hear an answer to the WIA question.

The Department of Education's position will be that it will be on the side of ensuring that every single child... will have the appropriate technology.

I understand that the NIH Director plans on dismantling the NCRR.

Madam Secretary, while I understand tough choices must be made when it comes to cutting the budget, I wonder what led the administration's decision to cut funding to the WIA State and local program funding over other programs under consideration?

We will challenge that status quo. And so we want to make sure children have a chance to fulfill their potential.

I think, first of all, I really do believe this promotes American security.