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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.

Apr 18, 2012

I would really appreciate an education, an update on it because I actually think it is critically important.

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Apr 18, 2012

That is offensive to the American people because they see our Secret Service, GSA, they see the waste of the taxpayer dollars.

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Apr 18, 2012

I feel like they are completely unconstitutional.

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Apr 18, 2012

I believe I have something I want to put up on the screen. That is my political statement for the week.

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Apr 18, 2012

I think we have a responsibility, I think we are doing it, and I think we should continue to do it.

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Apr 18, 2012

Pursuant to the law itself, it does say that they can collect assessments equal to the total expenses of the Office, that is all the law says.

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Apr 18, 2012

I will tell you, though, I agree with one of my colleagues when he said people who commit bad behavior should be jailed.

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Apr 18, 2012

I share the frustration of some that a lot of the things from Dodd-Frank have taken so long to get going.

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Apr 18, 2012

If you exceed some number that upsets us, that we think is excessive, we will call you on it.

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Apr 18, 2012

The expenses of the Office is the legislation.

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Apr 18, 2012

So what you do, you may never know. No one may ever know if you actually prevent a bad occurrence.

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