some Governors have not taken full advantage of the opportunity to expand coverage, specifically Medicaid coverage.

I rise today to speak about a growing crisis in our Nation that threatens our economy and the future strength of our country. A college education should be a path to the middle class, not a path to indebtedness. But today America carries…

First time it was ever used.

I want to ask a couple of questions about the emergency authority that FERC used.

So, for both of you, you've been pressed before. I'm going to try to press a little bit more on this

So that methodology is, sort of, customer/shipper neutral.

We've heard a lot of testimony about the need for more granular information.

While I appreciate the good faith effort of the Administration, I think this crisis exposed two major flaws.

nearly 7 years ago both parties worked together to pass bipartisan legislation that raised the minimum wage. Nineteen of my Republican colleagues, with whom I serve in the Senate today, voted for that bipartisan legislation, and Republican…

I'm wondering if Wisconsin's success and experience during this really extreme weather can serve as lessons for other regions.

Thank you for convening this incredibly important hearing.

I would like to start by thanking Senator Mikulski for organizing us today and much more importantly for her leadership over the years on this issue. We are so proud to have her as our dean. I come to the floor today on Equal Pay Day to…