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Marcy Kaptur

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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.

Dec 11, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlelady. The energy trade deficit for our Nation has been on a downward path from 4.7 billion barrels in 2008 to 3.6 billion barrels in 2013. That is real progress, and you can even see it in falling gasoline…

Congressional Record · 2014-12-11
Dec 9, 2014

When our water crisis occurred, the U.S. EPA didn't even show up or have personnel on the ground. I asked, ``Where is Homeland Security funding to help during the crisis and after?'' No show. As far as I am concerned, they are asleep at…

Congressional Record · 2014-12-09
Dec 9, 2014

Mr. Speaker, it is an understatement to say dean and Chairman John Dingell is a gentleman of this House and a respected man of the law. He has served our Republic his entire life, beginning as a page for this House at the age of 12…

Congressional Record · 2014-12-09
Dec 9, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member Mr. Bishop for yielding and thank the chairman Mr. Gibbs, and, obviously, my colleague Mr. Joyce, who just spoke. I rise in support strong support of H.R. 5764. Since the creation of the Great Lakes…

Congressional Record · 2014-12-09
Dec 3, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I thank my dear friend and colleague, the ranking member, Congressman Eliot Engel of New York, for yielding me this time, and also wish to thank the chair, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, obviously Chairman Royce, Congressman…

Congressional Record · 2014-12-03
Nov 19, 2014

Mr. Speaker, as we come to the season of Thanksgiving, a time to celebrate the precious gifts of family, friends, community, and country, please allow me to pay special tribute of gratitude to some outstanding northwest Ohio citizens whose…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-19
Nov 19, 2014

I thank the gentleman so much for that excellent point. I take it, by the signal, our time has expired. We thank all of those for listening who are present. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________

Congressional Record · 2014-11-19
Nov 19, 2014

Congressman Tonko, your service gives us hope, and I know it gives the people of your district hope. Thank you for joining us this evening. I am going to yield to Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota, who has spent the evening here with…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-19
Nov 19, 2014

Congressman Tonko, thank you for your passion, for the voice that you give to millions and millions of people across this country on the floor of Congress. We know we have our finger on the heart of where the American people are. It is…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-19
Nov 19, 2014

I say to the gentleman, these agreements are so powerful they actually should be treated as treaties because they involve so much more than just goods. When you get into the legal right to sue and you look at what has happened to our…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-19
Nov 19, 2014

Congressman Ryan, thank you so very much for your time this evening, for your leadership, for the great voice that you give to America's economic future and to all of those who work to make it possible. Thank you for the respect you show…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-19

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