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Summary

Representative Matthew A. Cartwright

Full Name: Matthew A. Cartwright
Office: U.S. House (PA) - District 17, Democratic
First Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Marion; 2 Children: Jack, Matthew
Birth Date: 05/01/1961
Home City: Moosic, PA
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

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Recent Public Statements

Cartwright, Roskam Introduce Truth-In-Tuition Act to Take Guesswork Out of College Education Costs

May 16, 2013 - Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) introduced H.R. 2020, the bipartisan Truth-In-Tuition Act, which requires universities and colleges to provide a ...

Cartwright Calls for Full Investigation of IRS Regarding Political Targeting Tactics

May 13, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright made the following statement today in response to reports that Internal Revenue Service singled out groups seeking tax-exempt status based upon ...

Cartwright Introduces Legislation to Level the Playing Field for American Manufacturers

May 9, 2013 - Today U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright along with U.S. Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH) introduced the bi-partisan Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (FMLAA) with 31 original co-sponsors. ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,361,753.07
Total Spent $1,304,273.84
Cash On Hand $57,479.23
Debt $435,865.49
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Matthew Cartwright refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://cartwright.house.gov/contact/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
http://cartwright.house.gov/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAOvexSGLBnYidaFzguhTQ?feature=mhee

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CongressmanMattCartwright

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/RepCartwright

Washington, D.C.
1419 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5546

District
226 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 570-341-1050
Fax: 570-341-1055

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