Rep. Marcia L. FudgeVerified account

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I work on behalf of the people of the 11th District to create jobs, promote quality education, improve access to health care and protect civil rights for all.

Cleveland / Akron, OH
Joined June 2010

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  1. As ends, let us not forget about the more than 90K children in Ohio still in need of school breakfast. School breakfast has a significant impact on a student’s ability to succeed.

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  2. Today and every day, we honor the women who have come before us, and we fight for the women who will come after us. We must continue to fight for gender equality, a greater awareness of discrimination & celebrate all women’s achievements.

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  3. My sincerest condolences to the family of one of Cleveland’s most respected citizens, Mr. Sam Miller. A philanthropist and strategic negotiator, he spent his life building bridges for the good of the city he loved. He will be missed.

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  4. The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions held a hearing on the multi-employer pension crisis earlier today. understands that American workers deserve the pensions they were promised.

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  5. We honor the heroes and she-roes who marched and bled on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma that day by continuing to stand firm on our commitment to hold America to its promise of the Voting Rights Act.

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  6. Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march, known as “Bloody Sunday.” It is disturbing that we must confront the issues and overcome the same hurdles protesters did in the name of voting rights when crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge decades ago.

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  7. This year’s Day of Action marks the 75th anniversary of the . HBCUs have provided pathways of opportunity for millions of Americans. Proud to welcome our nation’s 102 HBCUs to Capitol Hill today!

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  8. Today, the Committee on Education and Labor approved the Raise the Wage Act, which will increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2024. The bill will ensure nearly 40 million workers receive a livable wage. This is a great day for American families, businesses and our economy.

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  9. TRI-C will host an “Empowered Women Succeed” workshop Saturday, March 16. The event is free and for women who are currently in or returning to the workforce, graduating from college, or veterans transitioning to civilian employment. Visit to register.

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  10. March is – a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible trailblazers who have changed the world. also reminds us that our work isn’t over & we must continue fighting for gender equality!

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  11. Happy 216th Birthday, Ohio!

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  12. As ends, continue to remember the struggle of our ancestors, the obstacles they overcame and those that remain for us to tackle. Click the link to read today’s op-ed in The Hill.

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  13. Today, the House passed , The Bipartisan Background Checks Act. This commonsense bill requires a background check for every gun sale or transfer, with some reasonable and explicit exceptions and keeps guns out of the hands of dangerous people. It's time to .

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  14. Feb 26

    BREAKING: just passed , the Act. This package of pro-democracy and anti-corruption reforms will put power back in the hands of the American people by ending the dominance of big money in politics.

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  15. Today, I helped advance - For The People Act - out of during the committee’s first markup. HR1 will work to further voting rights and end voter suppression.

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  16. I’m proud to help advance two bills out of during our first markup today. The Rebuild America’s Schools Act invests more than $100 billion in America’s public schools. The Paycheck Fairness Act is an important step toward ensuring all women receive equal pay.

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  17. The Committee has APPROVED the Paycheck Fairness Act! (27 Yeas-19 Nays) This bill strengthens protections against gender-based workplace discrimination to ensure all women receive .

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  18. Welcome back to our District’s Youth Advisory Council! YAC participants spent last Saturday drafting mock legislation and voicing their concerns on issues relevant to their communities. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for these future leaders.

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  19. Leaders. Pioneers. Revolutionaries. Nearly 100 Americans were arrested on this day for peacefully protesting for justice.

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  20. A Fulton County, GA voter, Stacey Hopkins, showed evidence of the "postcard trick" being used in Georgia. Although she voted in previous elections, the state wrongfully identified her as an inactive voter and purged her and her family from the voting rolls .

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