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Beatty's Fighting for Central Ohioans
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Jan 6, 2019
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Ohio congresswoman Joyce Beatty held the gavel as Democrats took control of the United States House of Representatives Thursday and passed a bill aimed at ending the government shutdown, but lawmakers have hit a wall.
Jan 6, 2019
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On January 6, 2019, Cathleen Marshall and the co-host of The Spectrum discussed Joyce Beatty presiding as Speaker Pro Tempore over the vote to end the government shutdown, as well as her role as a leader in Central Ohio.
Jan 4, 2019
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For some women and girls, the 116th congress represents more than just districts across the country, but possibilities. Especially as firsts like Minnesota's Ilhan Omar took the oath of office in Washington D.C. on Thursday.
Jan 3, 2019
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On January 3, 2019, 10TV reported on the diversity of the 116th Congress, and spoke on Congresswoman Beatty's efforts to end the government shutdown.
Jan 3, 2019
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On January 3, 2019, NBC4 reported on Rep. Beatty's swearing in as Vice Chair of the largest Congressional Black Caucus in history.
Jan 2, 2019
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House Democrats have pledged to vote to end the partial government shutdown on Thursday when they take control of the House of Representatives, but it's still unclear when the shutdown will end. Lawmakers from Ohio in both parties said Wednesday they wanted to make a deal. None of them said the funding for President Donald Trump's desired border wall was necessary for them to vote to reopen the government.
Dec 28, 2018
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NBC4 highlights Beatty's Ceremonial Community Swearing-in.
Dec 28, 2018
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On Friday, December 28, 2018, 10TV was on hand to cover all the action surronding Congresswoman Beatty's Ceremonial Community Swearing-in event at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
Dec 14, 2018
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Columbus State Community College has been awarded a $3.1 million U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration grant to increase the number of economically and educationally disadvantaged central Ohio high school students entering healthcare-related professions.
Dec 10, 2018
Press Release
Beatty joins House Democrats in urging President Trump to visit communities impacted by General Motors' decision to idle several North American plants, including in Lordstown, Ohio.