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U.S. Rep. Castor Presses for Tax Fraud Prevention Plan During Budget Hearing
Apr 16, 2013 - During a House Budget Committee hearing today on the President’s FY2014 revenue and economic policy proposals, U.S. Rep. Kathy (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) Castor pressed Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew to focus additional attention to prevention of tax fraud relating to identity theft. “The Treasury D... More

Father of U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor dies
Apr 9, 2013 - Judge Donald F. Castor passed away today at age 81. Judge Castor was Bay Area Legal Services’ first executive director and later served as a Hillsborough County Court Judge for 20 years. Congresswoman Castor and her family appreciate your thoughts and prayers for her father at this time. ### More

U.S. Rep. Castor listens to Tampa manufacturing company to discuss ways to grow local jobs
Mar 28, 2013 - The list goes on, but the Tampa International Airport interchange, Platt Street Bridge, MacDill Air Force Base Central Command and MOSI’s Kids in Charge are just some of the local projects that used Tampa Tank, Inc./Florida Structural Steel (TTI/FSS) to fabricate and erect structural steel and other... More

More than 1.7M Floridians eligible for new health insurance tax credits in 2014
Mar 26, 2013 - FLA -- A report released today says that in 2014 more than 1.7 million Floridians will be eligible for tax credits that will help them pay for health coverage. In the Tampa Bay area, more than 360,000 residents will be eligible for these tax credits. “Many of our neighbors are unaware of the new tax... More

U.S. Rep. Castor: Best way to reduce budget deficit is jobs, jobs, jobs
Mar 20, 2013 - Today from the House floor, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) spoke against the proposed Republican budget that is estimated to reduce jobs by 2 million over the next year. Below is a video of her remarks and a transcript of her remarks. Mr. Speaker, Democrats and Republicans agree... More

U.S. Rep. Castor meets with Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez
Mar 19, 2013 - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) met with Cuban dissident Yoani Sanchez to discuss human rights, lifting the embargo and improving engagement between the American people and Cuban people. Ms. Sanchez and her blog, Generación Y, are focused on improved human rights in Cuba. ... More

Chance to practice law takes positive turn for State of the Union guest
Mar 15, 2013 - Today, the Florida Board of Bar Examiners issued a positive letter on Jose Godinez-Samperio’s character and fitness for entry to the Florida Bar. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners had refused to consider Mr. Godinez-Samperio’s application and more than a year ago, referred to the Florida Supreme Co... More

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Fights Against Republican Budget that Puts Jobs at Risk
Mar 13, 2013 - During today's budget committee meeting, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, Budget Committee Member, vehemently rejected the current Republican budget that impedes job growth by undermining the keys to our neighbors and community’s economic success – investments in infrastructure, education and research. View ... More

Message on the passing of Mr. Fred Karl, from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and her family
Mar 7, 2013 - Fred Karl was a true professional who not only provided his tremendous legal skills, service and talent to our community, but also had dedicated most of his life to our neighbors throughout Florida. Prior to public service in Hillsborough County, he devoted a large portion of his career as a state r... More

U.S. Rep. Castor urges Medicaid Expansion on eve of Florida Legislative session
Mar 4, 2013 - Tampa, FL – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor urges the Florida Legislature to swiftly implement the expanded Medicaid coverage for Floridians and today highlighted the harm to Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and all Tampa Bay area families if the legislature fails to do so. TGH, one of Florida's largest "safety ... More

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