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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.

Jul 24, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, and I want to thank you for your openness to working across committees to even do greater things for our country, Chairman Pallone.

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Jul 24, 2019

The Department of Energy's Weatherization program has a direct positive impact on the lives of everyday Americans.

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Jul 24, 2019

We have important work to do in making our wastewater and drinking water facilities more energy efficient.

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Jul 23, 2019

Madam Speaker, this week marks a heroic milestone for millions of America's retirees as the House finally considers the Butch Lewis Act. This bill moves America one step closer to restoring its broken pension promises to 1,300,000…

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Jul 23, 2019

I don't think we should cannibalize one education program for another purpose.

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Jul 23, 2019

I would be remiss if I did not register my strong objection to the administration's budget proposal to eliminate the STEM programs at NASA in its fiscal year 2020 budget.

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Jul 18, 2019

Madam Speaker, pensions have afforded millions of middle- class Americans the opportunity to enjoy their golden years with economic peace of mind. Congress did not ensure that security for all retirees when it passed the Multiemployer…

Congressional Record · 2019-07-18
Jul 17, 2019

Mr. Speaker, corporate America and Wall Street are awash in profits and cash, but American workers haven't had the benefit of a Federal minimum wage increase in over a decade, while the prices of everything have gone up--medicine, housing…

Congressional Record · 2019-07-17
Jul 17, 2019

Mr. Speaker, America's economic history is rooted in the exploitation of labor. It is a lesson worth remembering, but its history is not one of yesteryears alone. Our existing trade deals impose an economic model built on cheap labor…

Congressional Record · 2019-07-17
Jul 17, 2019

Such a raise would put $3,200 in the pockets of more than 128,000 workers just in northern Ohio. Mr. Speaker, the Raise the Wage Act will dramatically improve the lives of millions of hardworking people and families and communities across…

Congressional Record · 2019-07-17
Jul 11, 2019

Mr. Chair, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding to me. Mr. Chair, the amendment that I offer aims to expand the Department of Defense's authority to work with the Coast Guard on youth science, technology, engineering, and math programs…

Congressional Record · 2019-07-11

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