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June 4, 2013

Congresswoman Beatty: Gee a “Remarkable Leader” for OSU

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Beatty (D-OH), released a statement on the retirement of E. Gordon Gee as president of The Ohio State University.


June 4, 2013

Beatty stands up for Americans living in poverty

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding her concerns for low-income American families and the need to maintain funding for anti-poverty programs.


May 28, 2013

Beatty Introduces a Bill that helps Head Start Teachers

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement detailing a bill she sponsored, H.R. 2141, to help Head Start Teachers. H.R. 2141 is supported by the National Head Start Association, national Education Association, and American Federation of Teachers.

Issues:Education

May 21, 2013

Beatty opposes bill that would make college loans more expensive

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding her opposition to the Smarter Solutions for Students Act, H.R. 1911.

On May 20, 2013, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-3) voiced her concerns regarding legislation that will be considered before the U.S. House of Representatives, the Smarter Solutions for Students Act, H.R. 1911, during the Congressional Black Caucus Special Order Hour.

Issues:Education

May 16, 2013

Beatty Opposes Attempt to Repeal the Affordable Care Act

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding her opposition to the Patients’ Rights Repeal Act, H.R. 45

Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-3) voted against the Patients’ Rights Repeal Act, H.R. 45, in the U.S. House of Representative, which represents the 37th attempt by House Republicans to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted in 2010.

Issues:Healthcare

May 15, 2013

Beatty Opposes Cuts to SNAP

(Washington, D.C.)Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement in response to proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013.


May 9, 2013

Beatty Stands with Working Families on H.R. 1406

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding the Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 1406.

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-3) voted against the Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 1406, due to the devastating effects it would have on working families in the 3rd District of Ohio and across the nation.


May 8, 2013

Beatty attends the National Medal for Museum and Library Service Ceremony at the White House

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding her attendance at the National Medal for Museum and Library Service Ceremony honoring the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) at the White House.


May 7, 2013

Congresswoman Beatty successfully amends Financial Competitive Act

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on successful passage of her amendment to H.R. 1341 as considered at a markup in the House Committee on Financial Services. Representative Beatty’s amendment was accepted unanimously by voice vote.


May 1, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2013

Media Contact:
Greg Beswick
614.220.0003
Greg.beswick@mail.house.gov

Joyce Beatty Supports the President’s Nomination of Representative Watt as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty (OH-03), released the following statement in response to the President’s announcement to nominate Congressman Mel Watt (NC-12) to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency.