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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.

Jun 12, 2018

I do believe discrimination exists. I do believe economic disparity is growing.

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Jun 12, 2018

the concept of taking protections away from small investors just strikes me as anathema.

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Jun 12, 2018

I believe that fraud is fraud, and that States should be free to regulate any form of securities fraud that they see fit.

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Jun 12, 2018

Unfortunately, H.R. 5037, seems to be aimed directly at the Martin Act, and by preempting these State laws, the bill would allow small-time fraud to run rampant.

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Jun 12, 2018

I am particularly opposed to this bill because in New York State, we have a powerful securities fraud law, called the Martin Act.

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Jun 12, 2018

Do you believe that homeownership is probably the most firm and sound and most used way for relatively poor or moderately poor working class people to move into the middle class?

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Jun 12, 2018

I really think you need to get out a little bit more, Mr. Otting.

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Jun 12, 2018

I am all for due process. What I am not for--Is taking people's protections away.

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Jun 12, 2018

I get that. Then why don't we have a bill just to stop New York State from doing this and leave the other 49 to do it? Leave Alabama alone.

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Jun 12, 2018

Do you believe that discrimination exists in America today?

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May 22, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. There are some good things in this bill. I wanted to work with all of you to enshrine the good things and get rid of the bad things. We all did. We all offered it for years because…

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