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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.
A wall is not remotely capable of dealing with the magnitude of our continental challenge to civil order. The forces of commerce, greed, addiction, and lawless cartels and gangs are too insidious. They will surmount any wall. They already…
19 days into the Trump shutdown, there is no end in sight. Real Americans are taking his blows. Take Ms. J's story. She is a constituent of mine who is a contractor for NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. With the Trump shutdown…
The President's demand for $5 billion for a wall won't stop the drug trade, and here is why: The drugs will keep flowing in here, due to NAFTA and CAFTA's exploding continental trade resulting from U.S. jobs being shipped south of our…
I thank the ranking member, Mrs. Lowey from New York, for yielding. And here we are, again, and again, and again-- in fact, that is the ninth continuing resolution that the Republicans have punted in this Congress rather than getting the…
Following the gruesome murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi ordered by the Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the world raised its voice in condemnation. Noticeably quiet was the leader of the free world, our own President. A…
Today I proudly recognize and honor a true public servant, Captain Andrea Kaman, of the United States Army. Soon, Andrea will transition from her Army Congressional Fellow assignment to continue service as an Army Human Resources Officer…
Tomorrow President Trump will claim victory as the United States, Canadian, and Mexican officials gather to sign a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement. But let us make no mistake, this is far from a finished deal…
As co-chair of the Ukrainian Caucus, I rise to strongly condemn Russia's dangerous assault on Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait. Russia's blockade of Ukrainian ports should alarm the world. As Russian dictator Vladimir Putin attempts to…
How troubling it is that General Motors has announced it is idling five major auto plants across the United States and Canada. At the Chevy Cruze plant in Lordstown, Ohio, facility alone, 1,600 jobs are on the chopping block. The dire…
Ohio's jobs and trade message to our Nation is as loud and clear as it always has been: trade must be about people, not just goods. The job and wage destruction due to the original NAFTA continues to reverberate across our State and the…
Distinguished Members, and guests. It is my privilege to welcome Congressman Troy Balderson to represent Ohio's 12th District, succeeding Representative Pat Tiberi, who chose to retire before completing his term. Let us congratulate you…
I thank the gentleman, Mr. Garamendi, for yielding. I welcome Congressman Garamendi back. Wouldn't I know he would be on the floor the very first moments we get back here. How fortunate the citizens of California are to have elected him. I…
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