Patty Murray actually said...

"I am pleased that your budget proposal has some significant increases in Pell grants, teacher quality, State grants, school leadership for principals, and literacy efforts."

"I share President Obama's goals, and as a long-time advocate for job training and education programs for our workers, I am glad to have a strong partner in the White House."

"So our work on the Recovery package to support our schools is very important."

"I know that a strong, sustained investment in Head Start is the only way that this program can continue to be effective."