I believe it's time for Congress to act as soon as possible to stop a destructive policy that damages the middle class growth.

Our economy and our workplaces and our country should work for all of our families, not just the wealthiest few.

What the important point about this ruling is that we do have some corporations who are completely disconnected from the workers that they control.

I rise today to introduce the Women's Pension Protection Act of 2015. Out in Washington State, I recently heard from a woman named Cathy. A few years ago, Cathy said she got a taste of what it is like to have serious doubts about her…

This has been a really important series of hearings.

I think a lot of people here talk about what they think everyone should be focused on, but what I think we should be focused on is that this month students across the country are making their way back to college campuses. When more…

I think many of us today have been struck with a serious case of deja vu because once again, with a government shutdown looming, some Republicans continue to pander to their base with a political show vote instead of working with Democrats…

Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, right now we are on a course for yet another Republican government shutdown in just 13 days. We know what this looks like and how damaging it is because we saw it 2 years ago when tea party…

First of all, let me thank Senator Collins and Senator Warren for taking the time to lead this important conversation and for all of your work in our effort on this.

in today's economy, too many of our workers across this country are underpaid, they are overworked, and they are treated unfairly on the job. In short, they lack fundamental economic security. In Congress, we have got to act to give our…

I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the majority leader, following consultation with the Democratic leader, and no later than Friday, October 30, the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 497…

reclaiming the floor, it is disappointing to us that the Republican majority has objected to bringing these bills forward and blocking our efforts to provide some much needed economic stability and security for our workers in this country…

At the end of the day, we want to make sure that all young people today and adults from all walks of life have access.

Let's remember that in the years ahead, more and more jobs will actually require education beyond high school.

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Economic Security for Our Country's Workers

across our country today, so many of our workers clock in 40 hours a week. They work very hard, and yet they are unable to provide for their families. Just last fall, NBC News interviewed a woman named Latoya who worked in a fast food…

By creating program offerings that are scheduled as blocks which might be, Monday through Friday in the mornings, afternoons or evenings, will allow students to reliably schedule school, work and family obligations.

Creating pathways for student success is what we'll be focused on today, and it's clear there is lots of room for improvement.

I don't think we appreciate enough how much institutional know-how it takes to navigate a modern postsecondary institution.

I want to make sure that we don't disenfranchise those students who are struggling the most by setting a bar that makes it impossible for them to meet.

I believe Pell grants should be eligible year-round, so that students who are working and going to school part-time can stay on a continuous forward trajectory and gain greater momentum toward completion of their degrees.

Higher education is really critical to ensuring the economic strength of our middle class, and I believe it is a critical part of building an economy that works for all of our families, not just the wealthiest few.

Poverty and financial need can have a profound impact on students' ability to succeed.

I will be especially focused on making sure students have access to a safe learning environment.

thanks to my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, the Senate is unfortunately taking a vote on whether critical health care services should be taken away from millions of women across the country. We will be voting on whether a young…