How can the Federal Government make sure that the students who need the most help are actually getting it?

We would have to set that at the Federal level.

We shouldn't move in the wrong direction by unraveling these core protections that provide our students with a safe learning environment.

Students, I think we all believe, should be able to earn their degree without fear of violence.

I'll be working to reduce the crushing burden of student debt that limits so many families across the country today.

I look forward to working with Chairman Alexander and our committee members over the next several months to reauthorize the Higher Education Act in a bipartisan way.

I really thank you for this hearing. It was really excellent, and I know we have a lot more work to do.

We've got to make sure, however, that our families get accurate consumer information. College has to be more affordable.

I really hope that we can hear from you, as well as other commission members actually, on what you're doing to protect students from rape and sexual assault.

I'll be looking for ways to make college more affordable.

If we all remember, the economy collapsed about 6 years ago, and revenue to States collapsed with that as a result of what happened on Wall Street.

Higher education and job training is really critical to making sure we have the economic strength of our middle class.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Fischer). Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mrs. Murray pertaining to the introduction of S. 469 are printed in today's…

I wish to take a few minutes to discuss a piece of legislation I am introducing today--legislation I have written to improve access to health care for our Nation's veterans, because there is no more solemn promise we make as a nation than…

It's my understanding that the final rule set an election hearing to begin 8 days after the hearing notice is served.

It's an employee right that's at stake.

Does the rule contain protections for workers' privacy?

I am really concerned the fiscal year 2016 budget request would hamper this cleanup.

We've heard a lot about this rule permitting a quicker process for elections.

getting the long overdue Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) over the finish line was an uphill battle.

the prospect of another 20, or 30, or 40 years passing before the Federal Government completes this critical work at the Hanford site is pretty unacceptable.

I hope at the end of the day that we all agree that when workers want to vote to join a union, that the election process should be fair and transparent.

I really urge you, Mr. Secretary, to follow the congressional intent as directed in the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and defend DOE's Yucca Mountain license application as an active, engaged participate in those proceedings.

Instead of attacking workers who want to collectively bargain, I hope that our colleagues on the other side of the aisle reconsider this approach and work with us to protect workers' rights and increase wages and grow our Nation's middle…

I do truly hope that Republicans and Democrats can break through the gridlock and work together on policies that help to create jobs and expand economic security and generate broad-based economic growth for workers and families, not just…