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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.

May 8, 2012

I'm really glad the gentleman stated that because, as a member of the Defense Subcommittee, I know exactly where the R&D comes from for fighter aircraft, for all of our support craft, for all of our Air Guard, and I know how the commercial…

Congressional Record · 2012-05-08
May 8, 2012

I'll be more than pleased to yield to the gentleman when I finish. Madam Chairman, the Republican majority claims their priority is to create jobs and promote economic development. However, here we are today with an appropriations bill…

Congressional Record · 2012-05-08
May 8, 2012

I rise in strong support of the Michaud amendment to keep level funding for the Economic Development Administration, and I want to thank Congressman Michaud for offering this important amendment. He is a true leader in protecting American…

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May 8, 2012

Mr. Speaker, right now, student loan debt is higher than credit card debt for the first time in history. College costs are growing each year, forcing students to take out more loans to get the same education--an education that gives them…

Congressional Record · 2012-05-08
May 8, 2012

I thank Ranking Member Fattah for yielding me this time. Mr. Chairman, I reluctantly rise today to oppose the fiscal year 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations bill, but I want to commend Chairman Wolf and…

Congressional Record · 2012-05-08
Apr 24, 2012

Truthfully, the Republican budget is not a serious proposal to do so. Republican math actually ends up hurting people.

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Apr 24, 2012

We need to grow this economy and not give any more bad starts or fitful starts to harm growth and to rein in the deficit and restore our financial health.

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Apr 24, 2012

That is morally and civilly unacceptable. Why should we give millionaires special tax rates, significantly lower for many of them, than what average working Americans pay?

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Apr 16, 2012

I want to thank Chairman Ryan and Ranking Member Van Hollen for holding a hearing this morning on something very important.

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Mar 28, 2012

I thank Ranking Member Van Hollen for yielding the time and stand to say that jobs need to be America's number one priority. The Republican budget shows, once again, that Republicans don't have a jobs agenda. You balance family and…

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