Oct 16, 2013
I thank Ranking Member Lowey for yielding me time. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Senate's bipartisan compromise to end the government shutdown, reopen the government, avert a debt default, and pay our bills to spur economic…
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.
Congressional Record · 2013-10-16
Oct 16, 2013
Mr. Speaker, it appears a negotiated proposal that is bipartisan will come to a vote before this House today to end the government shutdown and avert a debt default. The American people surely are looking for reassurance that their…
Oct 15, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the Republican shutdown of government and their move to default on our debt are like forcing the wrong medicine on a sick patient--you might get them to take it, but it could kill them. The only way America can pay back our…
Oct 12, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call on House Republicans to end the Federal Government shutdown. The shutdown is causing significant negative impacts on our economy, jobs, and consumer confidence across our country. The number of people…
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield the remainder of my time to the gentleman from Oregon, Congressman Earl Blumenauer.
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute and 15 seconds to the gentleman from New York, Mr. Hakeem Jeffries.
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, as the House Republicans continue to shut down our Federal Government, I rise to draw attention to the impact it is having on our labor markets and job creation in this country. The House Republican shutdown has prevented even…
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I would thank the chairman for that courtesy and just say that I would urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this particular piecemeal continuing resolution. Hopefully, others will come to their senses and we will be able to…
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I want to thank my colleague, Congressman Frelinghuysen, for his comments though, obviously, I have serious reservations about this bill because our country has been the world's…
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, might I inquire as to the time remaining on this side, please. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Ohio has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from New Jersey has 12 minutes remaining.
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlelady from New York, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, our esteemed ranking member.
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