Maria Cantwell actually said...

"I also want to thank Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), who too has been a true champion of these crucial housing programs."

"This crucial piece of legislation would increase Housing Credit authority, facilitate Housing Credit development in challenging markets."

"If you are dealing with the same population without a roof over their head--or as my colleague, Senator Scott, was talking about, apprenticeship--well I guarantee you, you cannot deliver job training ..."

"Both the Cantwell Hatch bill and the Wyden proposal would promote more of the mixed-income housing that our members have seen is crucial for building vibrant communities."