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Sutton Appointed to Serve on Influential House Energy and Commerce Committee

Dec. 10 - Congresswoman Betty Sutton (D-OH) has been appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee. This Committee is one of the most important in Congress, with broad jurisdiction including healthcare, public health, energy, consumer protection, interstate and foreign commerce. Congresswoman Sutton will take her seat on the Committee at the start of the 111th Congress. | More


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Rep. Sutton Welcomes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Case Western to Discuss Renewable Energy Opportunities in Northeast Ohio

Oct. 14 - "It is clear that our country needs to move away from foreign sources of energy and increase our domestic production of alternative, renewable power. I am proud that Case Western Reserve University, the University of Akron and innovators throughout our region are at the forefront of developing the next generation of American made energy. Projects like the Great Lakes Institute for Energy Innovation have the potential to lead our country to energy independence, while creating jobs and bringing renewed economic vitality to our region." | More


Congresswoman Sutton Receives A+ Grade from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

Oct. 7 - "I am extremely honored and proud to receive this distinction. Our brave soldiers and their families make tremendous sacrifices for our country and I believe their service must be honored. I have worked to ensure that our service men and women receive the benefits they deserve and I will continue this fight every day. It is not enough to simply pay tribute to our troops with words; we must show our appreciation through our actions." | More


Sutton Supports Economic Rescue Plan After Securing Assurances for Jobs Stimulus Plan

Oct. 3 - "Today's legislation is better than the bill presented on Monday. It is not perfect, but it now contains some real relief for American families that I will support. But I can assure you that I will be working with Congressional Leadership and Senator Obama to move a jobs stimulus package through Congress. I committed to continuing the fight to make sure that the economic recovery strategy we will pursue to revitalize our economy will be focused squarely on restoring the middle class and strengthening our communities." | More


Sutton Statement on Great Lakes Compact Being Signed into Law

Oct. 3 - "This is a great victory for the Great Lakes and for Ohio. I was very proud to lead the Compact's passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. This Compact is now Federal law and will ensure that the Great Lakes will be protected for future generations by preventing unnecessary and careless diversions of water. This is vital, because the Great Lakes are one of our greatest treasures, an important natural asset that must never be taken for granted, and that we must always protect." | More


Sutton Fights for Economic Package to Benefit Taxpayers

Sep. 29 - Our country needs an economic plan that will bring renewed vitality and job growth to our communities, not just a bailout for the firms that caused this crisis on Wall Street. America's families and communities deserve a better option than the flawed bill defeated today and I am committed to working in every way possible on a bill that will effectively respond to their needs and our economic crisis | More


 

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