Tag Archives: Rep. Capuano

Is it better for our representatives to keep us in the dark?

Posted on December 28, 2022 by whungerford

I am working to bring transparency to Congress, and part of that effort includes keeping you updated on what bills passed the House each week and how I voted on each piece of legislation.— Rep. Tenney (NY-22) Some Members of Congress … Continue reading →

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H.R.6147 – Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019

Posted on July 21, 2018 by whungerford

Spending Cuts and Toxic Poison Pills Rep. Capuano (D-MA) writes: On Thursday the House completed consideration of H.R. 6147, a combined funding bill for the Departments of Interior, Treasury, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the independent financial regulators and other general … Continue reading →

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Pay Equity

Posted on June 9, 2018 by whungerford

With our REDUCE Act, we will hold universities accountable for investing back into education for students and not for luxury facilities being built at colleges and universities across the nation.–Rep. Tom Reed Wage discrimination is not a rare or isolated … Continue reading →

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District work weeks

Posted on March 30, 2018 by whungerford

Rep. Capuano (D-MA) writes: The drive to achieve commonsense gun reform continues gathering momentum. After participating in Saturday’s March for our Lives I joined the Randolph Youth Council for a rally on gun reform. It is truly inspiring to watch … Continue reading →

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Undermining good government

Posted on March 11, 2018 by whungerford

Scott Adams “Dilbert” cartoon has a character–“Mordac, the preventer of information services.” Mordac’s role is to make sure computers don’t work. It reminds me of our current Congress, which seems determined to make sure government doesn’t work. Rep. Capuano (D-MA) … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico

Posted on January 21, 2018 by whungerford

We should view the crises in Greece and Puerto Rico as canaries in the coal mine. Countries around the world are over promising and financing obligations with borrowing. You can’t live on credit forever. People are beginning to question why … Continue reading →

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Executive Action

Posted on December 25, 2017 by whungerford

The message is clear: regulations kill jobs. We care about protecting our small businesses, working families and farmers and we know these regulations often have negative and unintended consequences on these groups,” said Reed. “It’s only right that we put … Continue reading →

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While we were distracted by tax cuts for the rich

Posted on November 10, 2017 by whungerford

A Back Door Way to Hurt Workers Rep. Capuano (D-MA) writes: On Tuesday the House considered H.R. 3441, the Save Local Business Act of 2017. This legislation is not about “saving” local businesses. Its intent is to alter both the National Labor … Continue reading →

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Reducing Support for Children and Families

Posted on September 30, 2017 by whungerford

Reducing Support for Children and Families On Sept. 28, Tom Reed (R-NY) wrote: Glad to see HR 2824 (Increasing Opportunity and Success for Children and Parents through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act) pass the House this week! This bill included reauthorizing … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations

Posted on September 15, 2017 by whungerford

Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA) writes: This week the House resumed consideration of the FY 2018 appropriations bills with H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018. You may recall that in July the … Continue reading →

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