Local business owners, lawmakers concerned about potential Trump changes on Cuba
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Frank Reno has been taking organized tour groups to Cuba for more than 20 years.
Cuba Relations
Statement on ending “Wet Foot/Dry Foot”
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The end of the “wet foot/dry foot” policy should be followed by congressional action to lift the outdated economic embargo and improve economic conditions for everyday Cubans. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s statement on first regular commercial flight today between Tampa and Cuba
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“New commercial airline service between Tampa and Cuba marks another important milestone for families on both sides of the Florida Straits. I am proud that the Tampa community has been at the forefront of positive change in America’s relationship with the Cuban people. We must turn the page on the Cold War policies of the past and build new bridges to jobs and economic opportunities for Tampa residents and the Cuba people. The regular Southwest Airline flight from Tampa International Airport is the culmination of years of advocacy with the Obama Administration. The flight is affordable and will connect families, students, cultural institutions at a pivotal time in the history of U.S./Cuba relations.” Statement by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14):
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“Cuban families and small business owners are eager to accelerate economic and human rights reforms and America must continue to support them, especially Tampa Bay area community leaders who have been at the forefront of progress and change. U.S. Rep. Castor’s statement on the Presidential Policy Directive on Cuba
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) applauded the actions announced today by the Obama Administration to take another step forward in efforts to normalize relations with Cuba. U.S. Rep. Castor's statement on USDOT's final selection of U.S. airlines, cities for new service to Havana
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the statement below following the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement today of final selection of U.S. airlines and cities for new service to Havana, which includes Tampa, Fla.: Tampa could have scheduled flights to Havana by year’s end
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Scheduled service from Tampa to Havana, Cuba just got a lot closer. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s statement following President’s remarks this morning
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“I just witnessed President Obama's historic speech in Cuba. We believe the best way to promote our shared values in regards to Cuba and throughout the world is through engagement. As President Obama said here at the beginning of his speech regarding the terrorist attacks in Brussels, ‘We must be together regardless of nationality or race or faith in fighting against the scourge of terrorism.’ U.S. Rep. Castor to join President Obama on historic trip to Cuba next week
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) has been asked by President Barack Obama to join him and First Lady Michelle Obama on his historic trip to Cuba, scheduled for March 20-23. President Obama will become the first sitting U.S. president in almost 90 years to visit the island, located less than 90 miles of the coast of Florida. JetBlue, Southwest file applications to provide flights from TPA
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Jet Blue Airways and Southwest Airlines have each applied to the US Department of Transportation for permission to provide two daily nonstop flights between Tampa and Havana. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |