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Marcy Carolyn Kaptur is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 9th congressional district since 1983. She is the longest-serving woman in the history of Congress. Kaptur has focused on various issues throughout her tenure, including healthcare, economic development, and veterans' affairs. Her commitment to her constituents is evident in her advocacy for policies that support working families and promote job growth in Ohio.
I want to thank the gentlelady for bringing this issue before us during this debate. You know, when I look at the executives that come and appear before our subcommittee from the Department, I would have to say that the gentlelady brings a…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In section 4402(a) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 3007(a)), as added by…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Ohio will be postponed. Amendment No. 15 Offered by Mr. Royce The Acting CHAIR. It is now…
I have an amendment at the desk. The ACTING CHAIR. Is the gentlewoman a designee of the gentleman from Florida?
I thank the chairman, and yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, the amendment I'm offering today would create a clear set-aside for senior citizens in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Senior hunger is a serious and…
I thank Ranking Member McGovern and commend him for his work on this important rule. I rise in opposition to this rule, but, frankly, I'm relieved to finally debate a farm bill in this country. This past year and a half has been marked by…
First, I would like to offer my highest commendation to Congressman Hastings for his work on this vital issue. Let me begin with the words of Congressman Hastings: ``No bees, no food.'' The amendment being offered today will help…
I have been given every indication that this amendment is going to be acceptable to both sides, and I would urge my colleagues to support it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered…
Just this past Sunday, our Nation celebrated Mother's Day, a day that honors the mothers of our Republic. In March, we observed Women's History Month, honoring the progress toward full equality of over half our population. Thus, one would…
I thank the gentleman for yielding and ask unanimous consent to insert my statement in the Record opposing the GOP's shameful Mother's Day gift--more work and less pay for working moms. Happy Mother's Day. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…
It has now been more than 2 months since mindless sequestration across-the-board cuts were enacted, crippling so many important services and benefits that Americans rely on, such as Social Security processing at Social Security offices…
I thank the gentleman. Still, so many Americans are out of work that employers can get away with giving no raises at all. America is supposed to be about opportunity for all, not just the few. We're supposed to be about fair pay for hard…
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