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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.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Luetkemeyer), who has been a wonderful person to work with, and the many members of the committee on our side of…
Mr. Speaker, 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…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I believe the gentleman from Missouri has stated everything that needs to be said. This is a simple bill that is a technical amendment to the Volcker rule that I strongly…
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I am a former tax lawyer. My wife is a practicing CPA. We have heard this before: simplification is going to help. It has never put a single accountant out of business, and it won't do it…
Mr. Speaker, 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.
Mr. Speaker, I don't even know if I need 2 minutes. Look, this bill has some good things in it. Everybody admits that. It does. Like every bill I have ever voted on, there is some good, there is some bad. But this bill has more bad in it…
We haven't had it since the 1930's. Prior to the 1930's, it was a fully private market.
It just means if we are going to make national policy it has to be adjusted to regional cost.
For me, and most homeowners, it is how much do I make every month and how much can I afford every month.
I was in my office doing very important work until I decided to come over and have some fun.
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