Marcia Fudge

Marcia Fudge

US House,OH-11

  • A leading advocate for American workers
  • A committed public servant
  • A leader with business and legal experience

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About Marcia Fudge

Progressive legacy

When Rep. Marcia Fudge won the 2008 special election following the death of EMILY's List candidate Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Fudge knew exactly what Jones' constituents -- and EMILY's List supporters -- needed in a successor: "[Tubbs Jones and I] have the same heart about people," she said. “We believe very strongly about service and helping people.”

Business experience

Representing Ohio's 11th congressional district -- the district with the lowest median income in the state -- Fudge is dedicated to economic reform that will change her constituents' lives. As the mayor of Warrensville Heights, a Cleveland suburb, Fudge helped the city taking on housing and business projects to serve the needs of the area's families. She brings that same commitment to working Americans to Washington.

Voice for change

In the House, Fudge has been a strong advocate for progressive reform, particularly for education and environmental issues. As a member of the Education and Labor Committee, Fudge has supported increased funding for schools and education research. On the Science and Technology Committee, she has argued for aggressive action to combat global warming.

August 14, 2009

Rep. Fudge delivers State of the District address

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Rep. Fudge delivers State of the District address

Over 450 Ohioans packed into Ford Auditorium, at Case Western Reserve University, to hear Representative Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) deliver her Inaugural State of the Congressional District Address. Many more stood in the hallway, hoping to enter.

The chief goal of the Address was to update citizens on Rep. Fudge’s legislative accomplishments and the impact on the Eleventh Congressional District. However, crowds became energized at the mere mention of health care reform, signaling that the topic was chief on their list of concerns. Rep. Fudge obliged many attendees by answering every question posed.

Though faced with a long line of constituents posing questions, Rep. Fudge answered each patiently. As she outlined the need for health care reform, Rep. Fudge told the crowd, “The cost of doing nothing is far greater than the cost of doing something.”

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March 11, 2009

Rep. Fudge votes for foreclosure relief

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Rep. Fudge votes for foreclosure relief

Last week, the house passed the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act in an effort to reduce the mounting number of foreclosures in the nation. Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) was one of the 246 members of Congress who voted to pass the legislation. It’s passing marked the first step in moving forward President Obama’s comprehensive Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.

“The act is designed to keep individuals in their homes. Whether you own one property or several you deserve to have the same benefit of the law. It only makes sense to give every person an opportunity to save their home," Rep. Fudge said.

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February 23, 2009

Rep. Fudge votes for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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Rep. Fudge votes for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH) voted to create and save over 133,000 jobs in Ohio. Along with members of the House of Representatives, Fudge passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Fudge vowed to bring jobs to the 11th District and she views the recovery package as a solid start in that effort:

"The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a bill that truly addresses the needs of the middle class and the chronically unemployed. President Obama’s plan will provide relief to the jobless, to workers without access for proper job training, to schools that are in desperate need of repair and resources, and our cities with infrastructures that are crumbling due to lack of resources and old age. This plan recognizes that investing in our citizens is not a luxury – it is a responsibility," said Fudge.

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