News List

  • Castor Announces Funding For Injured Soldiers, Veterans at Haley VA
    Jul 13, 2009  - Working to improve medical care for injured soldiers and war veterans, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that federal funding is being directed to Tampa to support the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and MacDill Air Force Base.   “These initiatives will improve the quality of life for v... More
  • Castor Statement On Historic American Clean Energy and Security Act
    Jun 26, 2009  - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the historic American Clean Energy and Security Act:   “The stakes are very high for Florida when it comes to our clean energy future and climate change. The American Clean Energy and Security Act will help rebuild Florida... More
  • Department of Homeland Security Awards Millions To Tampa Bay Area
    Jun 16, 2009  - Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today the Department of Homeland Security has awarded more than $8 million to Tampa Bay area law enforcement agencies to keep our communities safe.   The Tampa Bay area will receive $7.8 million through the Urban Areas Security Initiative and FEMA. Nationwide,... More
  • Castor Announces $4 Million Grant To Tampa Fire Rescue
    Jan 27, 2009  - CONTACT: Ellen Gedalius (813) 871-2817 Jan. 27, 2009     TAMPA – Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that the city of Tampa will receive a nearly $4 million grant to hire more firefighters.   “Homeland security is really hometown security,” Castor said. “We count on our first responder... More
  • Surge Threatens Future Missions
    Feb 4, 2007  - The following is an opinion article written by Representative Kathy Castor and printed in the Tampa Tribune on February 4, 2007. By KATHY CASTOR I oppose President Bush’s escalation of the war in Iraq and his intention to send American troops into the Sunni versus Shiite civil war. As a mem... More