"It is great to see you in the Chair. I look forward to our work together in the years to come."
"Of all the low-wage workers, again these people earning up to $11.50 an hour, about a fifth of them are in families earning--with a total income less than the Federal poverty threshold."
"We certainly hear a lot of commentary about most of these workers being minors."
"This UW Whitewater program is lifting that up to about 48 percent in 6 years."
"As I understand it, the National Longitudinal Transitional Study notes that students with disabilities are graduating college at a national rate of about 34 percent from 4-year degree programs."
"I would like to thank you both as well as my other colleagues on the committee for holding this hearing on high-quality early learning, which is essential to fulfilling both the promise of the America..."
"I would like to thank the Chairman for his commitment to early childhood education, and I look forward to hearing from our panelists today and am grateful for their testimony and expertise."
"Investments in early learning improve education outcomes, support families, and also make basic economic sense."
"It is my sincere hope that this bipartisan push for pre-K in States across our country will soon be mirrored on Capitol Hill."
"I am proud to say that Wisconsin has long been a leader in investing in our children early."
"extending unemployment insurance is one of the most cost-effective ways to stimulate a weak economy?"