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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.

Jan 8, 2014

Congresswoman Lee of Oakland, thank you so much for raising the consciousness of a Nation again. I rise to join my colleagues tonight in support of raising consciousness about how important the programs have been over the years to reduce…

Congressional Record · 2014-01-08
Dec 12, 2013

Mr. Speaker, as we end this particular legislative session, I just wanted to rise and say that, on the one hand, the vast majority of Members voted to run the government of the United States prudently and within budget and to operate as…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-12
Dec 11, 2013

Mr. Speaker, the political turmoil in Ukraine demands the world's attention. It is now 5 p.m. in Kiev where protesters in Independence Square are regrouping after a night of violent crashes with Ukrainian security forces. As of now, the…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-11
Dec 11, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I would like to respond to the gentleman and say that I walked into the Kiwanis pancake breakfast in Berea, Ohio, the other day and out of a crowd of probably a thousand people, a gentleman said, Congresswoman, Congresswoman…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-11
Dec 10, 2013

Mr. Speaker, critics said it couldn't be done. They said the Federal Government ``refinancing'' of the American automobile industry couldn't work. Thankfully, for the economy of our country, they were wrong, wrong to denounce President…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-10
Dec 10, 2013

Congressman Garamendi, I would like to commend you for the leadership that you have shown on the jobs front here. Your coming from California, that vast, vast State, I think brings such a perspective to all of us. And Congressman Enyart…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-10
Dec 5, 2013

Mr. Chairman, today I rise in opposition to H.R. 3309. This bill hurts innovation by small business and many American inventors with less than 5 patents. My amendment to exempt them from the strictures and inherent costs of this bill was…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-05
Dec 4, 2013

Madam Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 7 o'clock and 25 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 9 a.m…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-04
Dec 4, 2013

Madam Speaker, I rise tonight to associate myself with the Special Order opposing any fast track deal for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or the TPP trade agreement as it is called. It is simply the same old trade model since 1975 that has…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-04
Dec 4, 2013

So, here is a ``Jeopardy'' question for you, Mr. Speaker: How many days is the Republican majority now overdue in getting its work done to produce a budget for the Nation for 2014? Our Nation needs a budget to operate the Government of the…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-04
Dec 3, 2013

Mr. Speaker, it has been reported that JPMorgan Chase has agreed to a $13 billion settlement of the civil suit filed by the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Housing Finance Agency in order to resolve several…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-03

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