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Joyce Beatty

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Joyce Marie Beatty is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 3rd congressional district, a position she has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Beatty has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education throughout her tenure. She has been an advocate for social justice and has worked to address the needs of her constituents in central Ohio.

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Feb 9, 2022

There`s no sign of leadership. He has been as responsible for not passing the Voting Rights Act, not wanting to certify the election that we all know that President Joe Biden won that election.

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Feb 9, 2022

Keep in mind, he didn`t think there was anything wrong with January the 6th.

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Feb 9, 2022

I`m a member of Congress like you and I`m a woman. You will not disrespect me. You picked the wrong woman for that.

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Feb 9, 2022

I think now, after the last presidential administration, people follow their leadership.

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Feb 7, 2022

I thank our coanchor tonight, Congresswoman Barbara Lee. I proudly join my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus to commemorate the unbought and unbossed legacy of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm that lives on through each of us. I…

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Feb 1, 2022

I worked with Congressman Steve Stivers, and we did a bipartisan effort to make sure that Congress appropriated $20 million for family unification vouchers.

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Feb 1, 2022

I am just so proud that I could be a part of that because it funded approximately 70,000 emergency housing vouchers for persons at risk of homelessness or survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking.

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Jan 17, 2022

I feel sorry for those on the other side who didn’t support this. You know, we are very clear. Our constituents understand where we are.

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Jan 17, 2022

For all those who don’t support the Freedom Vote John R. Lewis Act, they are obstructionists, and it will be on their hands because our communities and all of those who know what we have to lose, especially black and brown people have so…

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Jan 17, 2022

We won`t stop fighting for it. We won`t give up.

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Jan 17, 2022

We won’t give up. We will go back and we will go back and we will get it right, because the Voting Rights Act must be reauthorized.

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Jan 13, 2022

Desperate attempts? Hijacking our voting rights? That is exactly what our Republican colleagues are doing. And why? Because when Democrats vote, Democrats win, and we provide for our children, our families, and our businesses. I stand here…

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Dec 8, 2021

be transparent, be accountable, and most importantly, be proud that you are part of making a difference, making a change, and growing this wonderful America that we live in.

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Dec 8, 2021

When I became Chair of the first-ever Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, asset management was high on the list of priorities that I wanted the subcommittee to focus on.

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Dec 8, 2021

By establishing this, 'Rooney Rule,' or, we would suggest, 'Beatty Rule,' these firms will be guaranteed the opportunity to make their case alongside other firms.

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Dec 1, 2021

On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus, I rise today in honor of the memory of Rosa Parks, our Nation's greatest hero. It has been 66 years, Madam Speaker, since Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat for a White rider, sparking her…

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Nov 15, 2021

It gives me great pleasure to stand here tonight as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. To be here at such a critical point in our country, in our democracy, on the heels of leaving the South Lawn of the White House where hundreds of…

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Nov 15, 2021

It gives me great pleasure to yield to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Lawrence). She is the second vice chair of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus. She is also one of the co-chairs of our Women's Caucus. At this time, I would…

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Nov 15, 2021

As we bring this hour to a close, let me again thank our newest member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Shontel Brown for her words. Let me conclude tonight's Special Order hour by saying to America: The Congressional Black…

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Nov 15, 2021

I thank the gentlewoman so much, Brenda Lawrence, for her leadership--breaking news. Let me just say, as Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence said so well, we are not going to be quiet. Today, we heard President Joe Biden not be quiet. We also…

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Nov 8, 2021

We are a nation of many colors, a rainbow, if you will, and today, we will explore the LGBTQ+ community and what it faces.

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Nov 8, 2021

We have a big tent. And that’s the good thing about the Congressional Black Caucus. I believe that also made us a force, because we are moderates, we are progressives, we are New Dems.

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Nov 8, 2021

We’re going to be a major player in doing that. We crafted much of the legislation that’s in it. We’re really excited about it. Our entire caucus wants to make sure that we pass the Build Back Better. It is a human infrastructure bill…

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Nov 8, 2021

It is a human infrastructure bill. It’s a jobs bill. It’s a civil rights, it’s a justice bill.

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Nov 8, 2021

We’re experiencing so much with climate change, $555 billion for that, not to mention what we’re doing for taking the lead out of water.

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