News List

  • House Improves Post-9/11 GI Bill for Vets
    Dec 16, 2010 - Veterans will have more opportunities to pursue higher education as a result of a bill the U.S. House of Representatives passed today. The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, co-sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor, will give those who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wa... More
  • Castor Supports Middle-Class Tax Cuts
    Dec 16, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement regarding President Obama’s middle-class tax cut package: “I fought for tax cuts so hardworking families will have more money in their paychecks and improved prospects for a better economy. I am pleased businesses will receive vital relief ... More
  • Castor Hails House Passage of Dream Act
    Dec 9, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor hailed the U.S. House passage of the Dream Act, which she cosponsored. Castor fought for the thousands of Florida students, families and businesses who would benefit under the Dream Act and the vital path to citizenship for young people who were brought to America by their... More
  • More Money Coming for Florida Jobs, High-Speed Rail
    Dec 9, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor spoke directly with Karen Rae of the Federal Railroad Administration today about the great economic news for our state: an additional $342 million for Florida high-speed rail. Here is a quote from the congresswoman: “This additional $342 million is a huge shot in the arm t... More
  • Castor Argues in Favor of Social Security Boost for Seniors
    Dec 8, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor argued today in favor of a boost for seniors on Social Security to counterbalance the flat cost-of-living increase this year during U.S. House consideration of the Seniors Protection Act. Castor, a member of the Congressional Task Force on Seniors, co-sponsored the Seniors... More
  • Rep. Castor Lucha Para Seguro Social
    Dec 8, 2010 - La Congresista Kathy Castor discutió hoy a favor de un alza en el Seguro Social para las personas mayores de edad durante la consideración que se le ha otorgado en la Cámara de Representantes al Seniors Potection Act, con el propósito de equilibrar el incremento en el aumento de costo de vida que s... More
  • Tampa Tribune Editorial: Castor's Bill Would Aid Gulf States
    Dec 6, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor recently filed legislation essential to Florida and other states impacted by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Tampa Democrat's bill, if passed, would see to it that most of the money expected to be paid out by BP in fines and penalties would go to Gulf Coast states... More
  • No New Drilling In Eastern Gulf
    Dec 1, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the White House’s announcement that no new drilling will be allowed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico for at least the next seven years: “The White House obviously learned lessons from the BP oil disaster. Drilling for oil off o... More
  • Castor Working to Help Black Farmers
    Nov 30, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the passage of the Claims Resolution Act, which will direct $1.15 billion toward black farmers who faced discrimination in receiving farm loans and assistance. Studies have found that most black farmers in the United States ... More
  • Congresswoman Castor Announces Gulf of Mexico Economic and Environmental Recovery Act
    Nov 22, 2010 - Today, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced the filing of H.R.6434, the Gulf of Mexico Economic and Environmental Restoration Act of 2010. The Act directs that the bulk of the fines and penalties to be paid by BP for the Deepwater Horizon disaster shall be devoted to the economic and environmental r... More