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Michael Capuano

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Mike Capuano is a former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, serving from 1999 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Massachusetts's 8th congressional district. During his tenure, Capuano was known for his advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights. He served on several committees, including the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he focused on infrastructure development and public transportation improvements in his district.

Sep 15, 2011

Mr. Speaker, this week I missed several rollcall votes and I wish to state for the Record how I would have voted had I been present: rollcall No. 699--yes; rollcall No. 700--yes; rollcall No. 701--yes; rollcall No. 702--yes; rollcall No…

Congressional Record · 2011-09-15
Sep 14, 2011

I also wish to thank Chairman Bachus for allowing this committee today to consider the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act as part of today's proceeding.

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Sep 14, 2011

I believe is essential. Why? To ensure that we do not unduly overburden registered companies or negatively impact job creation here in this country.

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Sep 13, 2011

I have serious reservations about the creation of this new bureaucracy, and I am most concerned with the potential for new cyber threats surrounding the information the Office of Financial Research would be compiling.

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Jul 21, 2011

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I don't know about Roman law, and I'm a little shaky on English law as well, but I will tell you that it doesn't violate any American laws that I'm aware of. If it did, they would be…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-21
Jul 21, 2011

Mr. Chairman, this amendment, as far as I'm concerned, is merely a punishment because some Members haven't liked some of the things the OCE has done. I will tell you that, having drafted the rule, I don't like everything they've done…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-21
Jul 12, 2011

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 minutes.

Congressional Record · 2011-07-12
Jul 12, 2011

Mr. Chairman, this en bloc amendment is perfectly fine with us, and I urge its adoption. I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2011-07-12
Jul 12, 2011

Mr. Chairman, I support this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Schock). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 3 Offered by…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-12
Jul 12, 2011

Mr. Chairman, as I understand it, the amendment is perfectly fine, and we hope that it will be adopted. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Hastings of Washington). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Brady). The…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-12

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