Betty has been a leader in developing a new trade model that will work for Ohio's working families and businesses -- a key component of helping revitalize Northeast Ohio. She is focused on working with local, state, and national leaders to help develop new fair trade policies and foster investment in technology and innovation that will create high-quality, high-paying jobs for Northeast Ohioans.

Congresswoman Betty Sutton joined 130 Congressional Leaders in signing a letter demanding strong and immediate action against China's currency manipulation. -- "Dear Treasury Secretary Geithner and Commerce Secretary Locke: We urge your agencies to respond to China’s currency manipulation with the actions outlined in this letter. Doing so will allow American companies and workers to compete fairly against their Chinese counterparts and will boost U.S. economic recovery and growth." ... "The impact of China’s currency manipulation on the U.S. economy cannot be overstated..."

Just as she has always done, Betty will stand up for what is right, no matter how great a fight and will devote herself to finding innovative solutions that will make a positive difference for her constituents.