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Matt Cartwright

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Matt Alton Cartwright is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Cartwright has focused on issues such as healthcare, job creation, and infrastructure during his time in office. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving the lives of working families in his district and has worked on various initiatives to support local businesses and economic development.

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Mar 17, 2021

I have introduced the Trash Act to help promote recycling so less unnecessary waste makes its way into my community.

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Mar 17, 2021

I dare say you have got to know Don Williams, Eric's father, since then, and you are very familiar with this whole story.

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Mar 17, 2021

Bipartisan legislation like the Built to Last Act...would ensure that standards-developing organizations that issue building codes have access to forward-looking meteorological information.

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Mar 3, 2021

This week we will be passing H.R. 1, the For the People Act, and the dark money interests are squealing loudly about it right now. H.R. 1, the For the People Act, requires exposure of the identities of the people and companies that are the…

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Feb 25, 2021

In December, this House passed a COVID-19 relief compromise, during which time we pledged to the American people that we would do more. Now is the time for us to deliver on that promise. The American Rescue Plan is that promise delivered…

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Feb 15, 2021

I want to follow up on Mr. Womack's theme of nefarious people, Administrator Guzman.

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Feb 15, 2021

I happen to agree with you that more funding is needed, and that is why I have called for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to be replenished.

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Feb 15, 2021

Fighting fraud is not a one-time deal. It is a continuing fight.

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Feb 15, 2021

I spent the better part of this past year fighting to secure targeted relief for northeastern Pennsylvania independent restaurants.

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Feb 15, 2021

Independent restaurants really are the cornerstone of communities across the country.

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Feb 15, 2021

I agree with you that many, many investors do find it relevant, climate-related information with publicly traded companies.

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Feb 15, 2021

I think it is important that we stay focused on that data being accurate, and then, do resource allocations that focus on the regions and leverage the knowledge of the local providers and the local leadership to get to that last mile.

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Feb 15, 2021

Can you explain why you think you are still qualified to hold that position?

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Feb 15, 2021

Why are you doubling down on the policies that have led to massive delays?

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Feb 15, 2021

Unfortunately, the same degree of madness is now trying to influence the Judiciary and the things that are taking place.

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Feb 15, 2021

As a former prosecutor, on January 6th, unfortunately some madness descended upon our Capitol and tried to obstruct the constitutional process in which we took place.

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Feb 15, 2021

My constituents did not experience an increase in efficiency in any way.

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Feb 15, 2021

Many of the problems that USPS faces can be traced all the way back to last summer.

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Feb 15, 2021

Security is one of our biggest priorities, as it is for so many of us.

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Feb 15, 2021

The tax cheat number Mr. Pocan threw out, in excess of $500 billion a year, is that a fair number?

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Feb 15, 2021

I prefer 'tax cheats' to 'tax gaps.' I think a tax gap is a euphemism.

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Feb 15, 2021

You need a hundred million dollar increase for every 10 percent of increased calls returned.

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Feb 15, 2021

We have to make sure that money is being spent well, if it is being spent at all.

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Feb 15, 2021

And finally, thank you for acknowledging mistakes--we don't hear enough of that in Washington--and that you are learning from them. That is very encouraging.

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Jan 6, 2021

I completely agree with my colleague Representative Dwight Evans, and I remind this Chamber that Pennsylvania is the cradle of American democracy. We can't claim to be the birthplace of American democracy. That would be a disservice to…

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