I want to state for the record a conversation that we have had in delegation conference calls as well as private meetings on the importance of making VA' investigation into Tomah public.

As we make it easier for the VA to hold people accountable, that we also do not make it easier for the VA to terminate the employment of those courageous individuals.

It seems to me one of the more simple things that we can address in all of this.

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It's a first dollar program, meaning students can use their Pell grants and other financial aid to cover the many financial demands of obtaining a higher education outside of tuition and fees.

We've got to ultimately probably change that nomenclature.

I'm pleased to be a part of the discussion today. It's very enlightening.

I was proud to introduce, along with 13 of my colleagues in the Senate and Congressman Bobby Scott in the House, a bill called the America's College Promise Act.

I am happy to hear that the Pell Grants, there is a pilot going on within the Federal system with Pell Grants.