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Beatty celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement acknowledging the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and her support of the Paycheck Fairness Act, H.R. 377.
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.
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.
By Ian Kullgren
More than 19,000 veterans in Ohio have waited at least two years for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and frustrated members of Congress are calling for action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By Jessica Wehrman The Columbus Dispatch
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty had been a member of Congress for only about a month, but as Bishop Donald J. Washington of Columbus watched her work the room on a day in February, he felt as if he were seeing a veteran lawmaker in action.