"The Republican spending bill, H.R. 1, clearly illustrates the new Majority's choices and priorities."
"H.R. 1 does little to rein in excess military spending like weapons system that the Pentagon doesn't even want."
"Republicans have prioritized cutting health care services to our most vulnerable populations without considering the consequences."
"I agree with my colleagues that we must reduce the deficit and work towards a balanced federal budget."
"EPA's mission, which you know well, is to protect human health and the environment, on which we all rely."
"the legislation would authorize a much needed assessment of the current state of the critical care delivery system"
"There is certainly nothing more American than ensuring that people have equal job opportunities and are paid fairly for a full day's work."
"As it stands, some Federal employees do not receive equal compensation and benefits for their equal contributions."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Ranking Member Collins, for affording me the opportunity to testify, for having this historic hearing, and for your leadership on the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obl..."
"Historically, the Federal Government has been a leader in offering important benefits to its employees. But today we are lagging behind, and this is particularly true regarding the extension of benefi..."
"I strongly believe that we must address the significant inequality in compensation experienced by an estimated 30,000 employees."