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Mike 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.

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Feb 5, 2018

Despite the fact that the Financial Services Committee has clear jurisdiction over these matters, the Secretary seems to think that referring us to other committees is a satisfactory answer to our questions. It is not.

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Feb 5, 2018

The Trump Administration has now missed several deadlines related to those sanctions, which is unacceptable.

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Dec 20, 2017

They use proxy advisers. Let me see. Who wants this bill? Every corporation in America. Why? They don't want you knowing what they are doing. Let's see. Whose side am I on? I think if I have a choice between being on the side of the…

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Dec 11, 2017

I have no further speakers. Again, I would like to repeat what has already been said: this is a classic example of how this place is supposed to work. It takes a little time, but it works out in a bipartisan manner and in a thoughtful…

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Dec 11, 2017

The continuation of our addiction crisis and a vibrant Appalachian economy cannot coexist.

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Dec 11, 2017

A vision without funding is a hallucination.

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Dec 11, 2017

I stand ready to assist the members of your subcommittee and you in any way as we work together to find solutions to this crisis.

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Nov 15, 2017

As a final insult, the corporate tax you have encourages businesses to send jobs offshore by not taxing profits made offshore when they expand jobs, if they do. They will do it offshore, not here in America.

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Nov 6, 2017

It just means if we are going to make national policy it has to be adjusted to regional cost.

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Nov 6, 2017

I dare you to put it on the floor of the House for a vote. It would be a wonderful debate.

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Nov 6, 2017

We haven't had it since the 1930's. Prior to the 1930's, it was a fully private market.

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Nov 6, 2017

For me, and most homeowners, it is how much do I make every month and how much can I afford every month.

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Nov 6, 2017

We have done the purely private market before, it didn't work. We are not going back. Period.

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Nov 6, 2017

I was in my office doing very important work until I decided to come over and have some fun.

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Nov 6, 2017

For the amount of money I can get for a home in Boston, I can get the greatest home in the world in Waco, Texas.

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Nov 1, 2017

We need your voices here with this tax bill, because even if we finally get around to doing the right thing on GSEs...

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Nov 1, 2017

I really appreciate that comment, there are going to be more renters than homeowners.

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Nov 1, 2017

You like the system the way it was before they met their excesses. You like the idea of a government backstop to mortgages.

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Oct 24, 2017

So their competitors should pay the cost. My God, it is as if my locksmith lost my key and he will provide a new lock to my front door.

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Oct 24, 2017

The Republican tax cut will add $150 billion to $200 billion.

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Oct 24, 2017

In an effort to stay true to Chairman Hensarling's commitment to a balanced budget, I will continue to have the national debt clock up during my 5 minutes.

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Oct 24, 2017

I don't hate regulation. These are regulations in my opinion that are wrong-ended.

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Oct 24, 2017

That is what we have been saying from day one.

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Oct 23, 2017

Bernie Madoff committed a crime and went to jail. AIG did not commit a crime.

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