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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
One of the most interesting parts about serving in Congress is to really understand other Members and how different their districts are than our own.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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Kaptur highlights the diversity of congressional districts and federal funding disparities.

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