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Kline Statement: Markup of H.R. 2465, the Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act
Jul 13, 2011 - The committee will now consider H.R. 2465, bipartisan legislation that begins an important effort to modernize and reform the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. The current debt limit debate is a stark reminder of the size and cost of the federal government. It is our responsibility as stewards of... More

Roe Statement: Hearing on “Corporate Campaigns and the NLRB: The Impact of Union Pressure on Job Creation”
May 26, 2011 - Today we will examine the role of the National Labor Relations Board in corporate campaigns. I realize this is a general definition of the term, but a corporate campaign is a union effort to disrupt an employer’s routine business. The campaign can take the form of negative advertising, complaints fi... More

Foxx Statement: Hearing on "Removing Inefficiencies in the Nation's Job Training Programs"
May 11, 2011 - Good morning, and welcome to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. I’d like to thank our witnesses for joining us today. We look forward to your testimony. Today’s hearing will review ways we can make federal job training programs more efficient and effective. Such programs ar... More

Kline Statement: Hearing on "Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services"
May 5, 2011 - Good morning and welcome Madam Secretary. I believe this is your first appearance before the committee, and we certainly appreciate the opportunity to meet with you today. I realize your time is valuable and we only have a small window to discuss a wide range of topics. I will keep my opening remark... More

DesJarlais Statement: Field Hearing on "Reviving our Economy: The Role of Higher Education in Job Growth and Development"
Apr 21, 2011 - Good morning and thank you to Columbia State Community College for having us today. Thanks also to our distinguished panels of witnesses and the audience for their interest in getting Tennesseans back to work. America is facing historically tough economic challenges, and the 4th district has been h... More

Kline Statement: Field Hearing on "Reviving our Economy: The Role of Higher Education in Job Growth and Development"
Apr 21, 2011 - Good morning, and welcome to our third field hearing of the 112th Congress. It is good to be here in Columbia, Tennessee with Representative DesJarlais. Thank you all for coming, and special thanks to our witnesses. We appreciate you taking the time to join us today, and we look forward to your tes... More

Walberg Statement: Hearing on "Examining the Department of Labor's Implementation of the Davis-Bacon Act"
Apr 14, 2011 - Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing. I would like to thank our witnesses for joining us. Our panel has a wide range of knowledge and experience with the Davis-Bacon Act, and your testimony will provide important insight as we work to ensure the law is serving the interests of job-creators, ... More

Kline Statement: Hearing on "Streamlining Federal Education and Workforce Programs: A Look at the GAO Report on Government Waste"
Apr 6, 2011 - Good morning and welcome. I’d like to thank the U.S. Comptroller General, Mr. Gene Dodaro, for joining us today as we shed light on wasteful federal government spending. Your time is valuable and we appreciate the opportunity to get your thoughts on duplicative teacher and workforce training program... More

Kline Statement: Field Hearing on "Reviving our Economy: The Role of Higher Education in Job Growth and Development"
Mar 22, 2011 - Good morning, and welcome to our second field hearing of the 112th Congress. It is good to be here in Utica, New York with Representative Hanna. Thank you all for coming, and special thanks to our witnesses. We appreciate you taking the time to join us today, and we look forward to your testimony. T... More

Hanna Statement: Field Hearing on "Reviving our Economy: The Role of Higher Education in Job Growth and Development"
Mar 22, 2011 - Thank you Mr. Kline. Good morning and thank you to SUNY IT for hosting us here today. I would like to thank our distinguished witnesses for participating and everyone in the audience for their interest as well. We are very fortunate to have a special guest joining us for this event. My colleague and... More

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