I strongly believe that if we can take this kind of balanced approach, our economic growth will be stronger and more broadly felt.

More broadly, I believe getting a college degree should not be as cost-prohibitive to so many families as it is today.

Late last year, after the Government shutdown and debt limit scare, Republicans dropped their demands and joined with Democrats to re-open the Government.

the credit is leaving low-income workers without dependent children behind.

The EITC lifts millions of low-income working families out of poverty each year, but it is currently leaving individuals without children behind.

the earned income tax credit is really critical to providing economic opportunity for our low-income working families.

the economy is improving. My biggest concern--and I know many, of my colleagues share this--is that it is not improving for everyone.

I truly hope Republicans are willing to join us at the table once again to talk about this critical work of investing in jobs and our security in a balanced and fiscally responsible way.

If Sallie Mae violated the law, will you pull the servicing loan contract?

I really applaud that focus. However, you and I both know that investments in education are trending downwards.

Passing comprehensive immigration reform is the right thing to do for our families, for our economy, and for the long-term budget outlook.

The American dream has always been about opportunity. Today our Nation is failing to live up to that core American ideal for all of our citizens.

Divided Government requires that Republicans and Democrats work together.

The bipartisan budget deal was a step in the right direction. But it was only a step.

As former Florida Governor Jeb Bush says, the sad truth is that equality of opportunity does not exist in many of our schools, and that failure is the great moral and economic issue of our time, and it is hurting all of America.

I would just suggest that the data that is coming in is indicating this is not working so well, and the forecast is for it to get worse. I hope we will get off this path.

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