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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'd like to thank Ranking Member Van Hollen. Mr. Speaker, I rise again to oppose the Republicans' destructive attempts to repeal the health care reform law, the 31st such attempt in this Congress. In Ohio already, the law has been making a…
Mr. Chairman, I would like to rise in opposition to this amendment and to say to the gentleman from Georgia that I don't really know where you might live in Georgia, but imagine neighborhoods in our country where there is no private lender…
I rise to associate myself with the remarks of our esteemed ranking member, John Olver of Massachusetts, and rise to oppose Mr. Flake's proposal. Now, if Mr. Flake came to the floor and cut money from well-larded Arizona projects, I might…
Reclaiming my time, all those loans were subsidized and capital was made available at very favorable terms compared to my region of Arizona. That paid its own way. Just look where federal dollar flow to Arizona--if one looks at the defense…
Mr. Chairman, I wish to speak to the point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized.
Normally I enjoy working on a bipartisan basis, especially with our good colleague from eastern Ohio (Mr. LaTourette) and so in a way I reluctantly rise in opposition to his proposal. Let me mention that in a way we're into quite a…
I rise to speak against the point of order. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized.
I thank the gentlelady for yielding. I rise in support of the Waters TIGER grant amendment. I agree with the gentlelady that there's no stronger job creator than investment in transportation: Bridges, transit systems, overpasses, passenger…
I wish to say it's amazing what we can find money for and what we can't find money for. When Wall Street came in here, in a flash in a weekend, $700 billion walked out the door--a thousand times more than the gentlelady is asking for. And…
I thank Ranking Member Olver, the gentleman from Massachusetts, for recognizing me today. First, I would like to share my appreciation for all of the work that Congressman Olver has dedicated his life to throughout his two-decade- long…
Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. The Botanic Garden is a national treasure. The history of the Botanic Garden starts over 200 years ago. Originally, the idea for a Botanic Garden came from George Washington…
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