Political Quotes

“I thank Chairman Harkin and certainly Senator Mikulski and Senator Burr for their leadership on this bipartisan issue but especially Senator Mikulski for her constant leadership in making sure families in America are cared for. This is important bipartisan legislation, and the reauthorization of this legislation--the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014--will help ensure that families have access to quality, affordable childcare. The Child Care and Development Block Grant Program serves more than 1.6 million children per month nationwide. In my State it serves more than 39,000 children per month. With the support of these grants, parents can work, look for work, and participate in job-training programs while their children receive affordable childcare at quality centers or in the child's home. The child care and development block grants are a primary source of Federal support for childcare assistance, and they play a key role in promoting healthy development of children, especially at young ages. Research on the effects of early childhood development has continually shown that the foundation provided by early learning and childcare networks can prevent the achievement gaps at a young age. This bill enables States to invest in the programs that have proven to work for children and families.…”