Opening Statement at Joint Economic Committee Hearing on Challenges Facing U.S. Workforce

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing entitled “A Record Six Million U.S. Job Vacancies: Reasons and Remedies.” Ranking Member Heinrich emphasized in his opening statement the importance of investing in education and training options in order for workers to remain competitive in the future economy. July 12, 2017.