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Marcy Kaptur demands briefing on NNSA staff changes

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Marcy Kaptur U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 9th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Marcy Kaptur U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 9th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Marcy Kaptur, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 9th district since 1983, has recently voiced her concerns on various issues through social media. Her statements reflect her commitment to national security, democracy, and social welfare.

On February 16, 2025, Kaptur expressed her demand for an immediate briefing regarding recent personnel changes at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). She stated, "This weekend I joined Senator @PattyMurray in demanding an immediate briefing from @SecretaryWright about his ill informed firing of key staff at @NNSANews tasked with maintaining our national security and safety of America’s nuclear weapons at home and abroad."

The following day, February 17, 2025, she commemorated Presidents Day by reflecting on American leadership and democracy. In her words, "This Presidents Day we honor the legacy of American leadership that has shaped our nation’s journey toward freedom, justice, and opportunity. Democracy is our greatest inheritance, but it requires vigilance and courage. Let’s continue the fight to preserve and strengthen it for…"

On February 18, 2025, Kaptur addressed issues related to Social Security and government accountability. She remarked on what she described as unnecessary firings within government agencies: "Upheaval and lawless firings that do nothing to root out waste and fraud while giving access to private information and confidential payment systems must stop. Social Security is not a piggy bank — it is the lifeblood of our earned retirement system."

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