Patty Murray actually said...

"wages for childcare providers and early educators is abysmal."

"the President has made equity one of the prominent features of his administration, and we will do the same at HHS."

"I really appreciate the Department's template for State plans that include descriptions of state strategies."

"I do expect that this will be our final hybrid hearing, and we will be able to return to regular, in-person hearings at our next hearing."