Floor Speeches from Rep. Betty Sutton (OH) http://sutton.house.gov Video and transcripts of the statements delivered on the floor of the House of Representatives. en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:48:30 GMT Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:31:00 GMT Rep. Betty Sutton tony.baker@mail.house.gov Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of National Night Out http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=72 Floor Statement Politics Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:31:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=72 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=73 Floor Statement Politics Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:43:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=73 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=74 Floor Statement Politics Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:30:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=74 CNBC http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=71 Congresswoman Sutton appears on CNBC to discuss the popular CARS program Politics Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:46:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=71 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks on the Founding of the Populist Caucus http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=57 Special Order Floor Statement Politics Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:16:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=57 Rep. Sutton Works to Protect Consumers’ Credit Reports and Expedite Credit Card Reform http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=76 Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:55:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=76 Rep. Sutton speaks in support of H.Res. 731 to honor our nation's first responders http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=75 Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:41:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=75 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of Additional Funding for the CARS Program http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=70 Floor Statement Politics Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:03:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=70 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of Health Care Reform http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=69 Opening Statement for Tri-Committee Health Care Reform Markup Politics Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:55:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=69 Chairman Waxman Speaks in Support of the CARS Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=62 Politics Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:06:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=62 Representative Sutton Gives Closing Statement on the CARS Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=65 Politics Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:50:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=65 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=68 Floor Statement Politics Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:21:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=68 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of the Supplemental Appropriations Bill http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=66 Floor Statement Politics Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:44:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=66 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of Health Care Reform http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=67 Floor Statement Politics Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:54:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=67 Subcommittee Chairman Markey Speaks in Support of the CARS Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=63 Politics Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:07:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=63 Speaker Nancy Pelosi Speaks in Support of the CARS Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=64 Politics Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:19:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=64 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of the CARS Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=61 Opening Floor Statement in Support of H.R. 2751 Politics Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:51:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=61 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of the Josh Miller HEARTS Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=60 Floor Statement in Support of H.R. 1380 Politics Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:14:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=60 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of the FY2009 Supplemental Appropriations Bill http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=59 Floor Statement Politics Thu, 14 May 2009 22:13:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=59 Representative Sutton Speaks in Support of the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public Facilities Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=58 Statement on the Floor of the House of Representatives Politics Wed, 13 May 2009 22:21:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=58 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks on the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=56 Statement in Support of the GIVE Act Politics Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:11:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=56 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks in Support of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=55 Statement in Support of Support of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act Politics Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:07:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=55 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks on the President's Budget and the Economy http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=54 Statement on the President's Budget and the Economy Politics Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:09:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=54 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks in Support of H.R. 2, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization bill. http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=53 Floor Speech on H.R. 2, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization bill. Politics Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:26:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=53 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks in Support of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=51 Statement in Support of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Politics Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:41:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=51 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks in Support of the Paycheck Fairness Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=52 Floor Speech on the Paycheck Fairness Act Politics Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:45:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=52 Sutton Leads Effort to Green Our Schools http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=38 Floor speech in support of H.Res. 1234 (Sutton) and H.R. 3021, the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act Politics Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:37:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=38 Honoring Former Fire Chief Ed Hanzel http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=31 I rise today with a deep sense of appreciation to pay tribute to former Fire Chief Ed Hanzel, who passed away on December 31, 2007, while serving as a combat fire fighter in Iraq. Politics Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:42:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=31 Congresswoman Sutton Statement Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=50 Statement in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Politics Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:36:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=50 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks in Support of the Great Lakes Compact http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=49 Floor Speech on the Great Lakes Compact Politics Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:33:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=49 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks in Support of the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=48 Floor Speech on the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act Politics Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:08:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=48 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks in Support of Honoring our Military Support Groups http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=47 Floor statement on Honoring our Miitary Support Groups Politics Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:54:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=47 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks in Support of Paycheck Fairness Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=45 Floor Speech on the Paycheck Fairness Act Politics Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:03:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=45 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks in Support of The Higher Education Opportunity Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=46 Floor Speech on the Higher Education Opportunity Act Politics Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:01:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=46 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks in Support of the Consumer Product Safety Improvements Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=44 Floor Speect on Consumer Products Safety Bill Politics Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:16:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=44 Congresswoman Sutton Speaks on Brunswick's Selection as one of the “Ten Best Towns for Families” http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=43 Floor Statement by Congresswoman Sutton on Brunswick, OH Politics Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:01:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=43 Sutton Speaks on Key Amendment to Highway Legislation http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=42 Floor Statement from Congresswoman Sutton in support of Corrosion Mitigation and Prevention Plan Amendment Politics Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=42 Sutton Speaks in Support of Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands (DRILL) Act. http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=41 Floor Speech on DRILL Act Politics Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:21:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=41 Sutton Leads Effort to Restore Original Intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=40 Floor Speech in Support of the ADA Restoration Act Politics Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:38:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=40 Sutton Leads Effort to Provide Tax Assistance to Working Families http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=37 Floor Speech in Support of H.Res1102 (Sutton) and H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 Politics Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:38:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=37 Sutton Paves Way for Passage of Fire Safety Bill http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=35 Floor Speech in Support of H.Res.1072 (Sutton) and H.R. 4847, the United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2007 Politics Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:47:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=35 Sutton Paves Way for Passage of Fire Safety Bill http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=36 Floor Speech in Support of H.Res.1072 (Sutton) and H.R. 4847, the United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008 Politics Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:21:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=36 Sutton Leads Fight, Passes Groundbreaking Ethics Legislation http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=33 Floor Speech in Support of H.Res.1031 (Sutton) and H.Res.895 Politics Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:10:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=33 Sutton Leads Fight to Pass Historic Ethics Legislation http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=34 Floor Speech in Support of H.Res.1031 (Sutton) and H.Res.895 Politics Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:47:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=34 Sutton Leads Effort to Make College More Affordable http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=32 Floor Speech in Support of H.Res. 956 (Sutton) and H.R. 4137 Politics Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:13:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=32 Energy bill http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=29 As a freshman Member of this body, I am proud to rise in support of the rule and this energy legislation that will make significant strides in our effort to address global warming, save our families money on their energy bills and at the pump, and bolster our national security by mapping out a more energy-independent future for our country. Politics Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:41:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=29 AEDs for Our Nation's Schools http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=30 There are no words to describe the pain we feel when a young life is lost. To know Josh Miller was to know a kind-hearted and generous young man. Politics Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:42:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=30 Fair Disclosure For Homeowners http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=28 The news stories we see every day remind us that this subprime mortgage crisis is not going away immediately. In fact, it's getting worse. Politics Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:49:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=28 Time for a Responsible End to the War in Iraq http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=27 All of us in this chamber and in this nation support our troops. They have fought bravely with love of this great country upper-most in their hearts. They have done all that we have asked them to do. They have done their job well. And now in this Congress, we must do ours.The President has indicated that he thinks this war will continue for another decade. But we must not concede to a 10-year war. Politics Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:35:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=27 America Needs A New Direction On Trade http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=26 In Ohio we have lost over 200,000 manufacturing jobs since 2001. And that means a lot of families are suffering. Last November, my constituents and the American people across this country, cast their ballots seeking a new direction on trade. And that's why it is so important that this Congress understand the connection between what we do here today and the impact that we'll have not only on people's livelihoods but on their beliefs and on their ideas about what we stand for. Politics Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:26:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=26 Assisting Workers Affected by Broken Trade Policies http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=25 While reauthorizing and improving the TAA program is important, what our working families really need are trade policies that do not jeopardize American jobs in the first place. Politics Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:29:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=25 The Powers and Responsibilities of Congress Under the Constitution http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=24 When we were elected to Congress, we were elected to represent the people of our districts. Not lobbyists on K Street, and not operatives at the White House, or even the President himself. Our responsibility and our loyalty is to the American people who sent us here. Politics Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:29:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=24 Protecting National Heritage Areas in Ohio and Across America http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=23 I can tell you from first hand experience, these heritage areas are invaluable assets to their local communities, from the preservation of local culture and history, to increased tourism revenues, and as centerpieces for economic growth. Politics Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:29:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=23 Private Security Contractors in Iraq http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=20 It is a travesty of justice that we allow private armies to evade punishment for serious crimes, especially considering we have prosecuted our soldiers for very similar actions. Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:22:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=20 MEJA Expansion Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=21 The MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act is critical, common-sense legislation to hold contractors responsible for criminal behavior Politics Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:30:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=21 Independence and Accountability for Inspectors General http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=22 Ensuring the accountability that our citizens demand and which they deserve. Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:23:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=22 Popcorn Workers Lung http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=19 Workers should never have to choose between their health and feeding their families. Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:21:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=19 Expanding American Homeownership http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=17 The American dream is in peril for many families in this country as foreclosures rise and dreams shatter. Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:19:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=17 Small Business Trade Programs http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=18 American small businesses are often undercut in the global market by misguided trade laws. Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:20:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=18 Congressional Seat for D.C. http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=16 The 600,000 American citizens who live in Washington, D.C. deserve to have a voting representative in the U.S. Congress. Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:19:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=16 Federal Budget http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=14 Creating a federal budget that spends taxpayer dollars wisely and reverses the devastating practices of the recent past. Politics Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:46:25 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=14 Wounded Warrior Assistance Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=15 H.R. 1538 - Giving veterans the care they deserve. Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:18:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=15 Accountability in Contracting http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=13 Stopping abuse of taxpayer dollars Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:17:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=13 Trade Policy http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=12 Trade that works for Ohio's working families and businesses. Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:16:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=12 Employee Free Choice Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=9 H.R. 800 - For Ohio's working families Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:14:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=9 Employee Free Choice Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=10 H.R. 800 - Closing remarks Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:14:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=10 Employee Free Choice Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=11 H.R. 800 - Further remarks Politics Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:15:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=11 National Security FIRST Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=8 H.R. 556 - Providing security and jobs. Politics Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:55:32 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=8 Iraq War http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=7 H.Con.Res. 63 - Against escalation of the war in Iraq. Politics Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:55:42 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=7 The First 100 Hours http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=6 Statement on the successes of the first 100 hours Politics Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:56:46 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=6 Clean Energy Act http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=5 H.R. 6 - Investing in our nation's future Politics Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:16:00 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=5 Lowering Student Loan Interest Rates http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=4 H.R. 5 - Making education more accessible and more affordable. Politics Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:58:43 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=4 Lowering Prescription Drug Prices http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=3 H.R. 4 - Putting our seniors first. Politics Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:59:19 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=3 Increasing the Minimum Wage http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=2 H.R. 2 - Changing the way we treat working Americans. Politics Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:59:32 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=2 Ethics Reform http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=1 H.R. 1 - Cleaning up a culture of corruption. Politics Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:59:43 GMT http://sutton.house.gov/news/floorstatement.cfm?id=1