US Rep. Joyce Beatty speaks on health, political future and budget bill after surgery sidelines her
U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Columbus) was sidelined for several weeks by surgeries, missing key votes but returning in time to vote against President Donald Trump's large tax cut and spending bill last week.
Beatty agreed to be interviewed briefly by WOSU Tuesday about her health, the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" and her own political future. The 75-year-old, six-term congresswoman wants people to know she isn't backing down as Democrats remain out of power in the White House and both chambers of Congress.
George Shillcock: Congresswoman Beatty, thank you so much for joining us. The first thing I want to ask you is simply you announced that you went through a hip replacement surgery and also an eye surgery as well. I want ask how are you feeling and how is your recovery going?
Joyce Beatty: Well, first of all, thank you for doing that. I'm doing well, trying to be on schedule with all of the medical requirements, as well as meeting the needs of of my constituents. And that's something …