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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.

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May 24, 2016

I appreciate Congressman Griffith's efforts here, but, unfortunately, I rise in opposition to the amendment. Let me just say that, in the base bill that we have worked very hard on, there are $645 million in the account for fossil energy…

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May 24, 2016

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes.

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May 24, 2016

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Reed). The gentlewoman from Ohio has 1 minute remaining.

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May 24, 2016

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I think Congresswoman Lujan Grisham has done such a phenomenal job here, and I appreciate her interest in the necessity of desalinization work and how important the Department of Energy is in finding a…

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May 24, 2016

As with the chairman of the subcommittee, I rise in reluctant opposition to this amendment. I like its intent, but not the means by which the able gentleman from Florida (Mr. Clawson) gets to his bottom line. I think our major objection on…

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May 24, 2016

I thank the gentleman from Virginia for yielding and support his amendment strongly. It strikes a harmful provision that prevents the Corps from addressing deficiencies in regulatory uncertainties related to Clean Water Act regulations…

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May 24, 2016

I learned that, in the Peoria region, all the natural fish have disappeared now as a result of the invasion of the Asian carp there.

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May 24, 2016

I would commit to working with the very able gentlewoman from New Hampshire to see what progress we could make on this very important issue.

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May 24, 2016

I rise for a couple reasons. One is to wish my noble brother well back home. The other is to yield to the gentlewoman from New Hampshire (Ms. Kuster) to enter into a colloquy.

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May 24, 2016

I just want to inquire how much time remains on this side before we move forward. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio has 19 minutes remaining.

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May 24, 2016

I want to thank Chairman Simpson for his bipartisan approach in preparing this bill. I also thank Chairman Hal Rogers and Ranking Member Nita Lowey for their efforts throughout. To our dedicated staff--Donna Shahbaz and Taunja Berquam, the…

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May 24, 2016

I support the gentleman's amendment to strike section 108, and I thank Congressman Beyer of Virginia for offering it. The provision the gentleman seeks to strike is one of three egregious attacks on the Clean Water Act, including locking…

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