Jay Rockefeller: “I happen to be one of those people who favors a public plan.”

We need to change our culture through increased awareness and education to prevent domestic violence from occurring.

That is stunning. It has not been reauthorized, CHIP. It is still out there, floating.

I thank Senator Leahy for attempting to address my concerns about this bill. I thank his committee staff for working with my committee staff to insert clarifying report language.

If confirmed, I will commit to review all of the statutory requirements and congressional deadlines.