News List

  • Rep. Castor Statement on $11 Million to USF Consortia to Study BP Blowout Impacts
    Aug 30, 2011 - The marine research conducted by the University of South Florida and other Florida universities is critical to understanding the scope of the damage caused by the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster. The $11 million awarded today to the consortia led by USF is vital in the ongoing effort to address the en... More
  • Tampa apartments rehabbed with federal stimulus money
    Aug 30, 2011 - Six months ago, a small apartment complex at 5126 N. Habana Ave. was a run-down foreclosed structure where drug dealers and drug users frequented. Now, the complex is the jewel of the neighborhood and will soon provide affordable housing for dozens of families. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and U.S. Rep.... More
  • Castor Urges Restoration of Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Missions
    Aug 26, 2011 - Please see the attached letter from Rep. Kathy Castor to the Speaker of the House and chairs of the House Appropriations Committee regarding her intent to offer an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill to restore funding for the Hurricane Hunters aircraft operations. The Hu... More
  • Sulphur Springs Health Clinic to Create New Jobs
    Aug 22, 2011 - Celebrating new jobs and a health clinic in Sulphur Springs, Congresswoman Kathy Castor, State Rep. Janet Cruz, City Councilman Frank Reddick and other community leaders broke ground today on a new community health center on the corner of Bird Street and Nebraska Avenue. The clinic is expected to op... More
  • Florida Hospitals Get More Residency Slots
    Aug 17, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today that more medical residents will be able to study in Florida, meaning more medical care for our patients and more jobs for our students. Approximately 325 new residency slots are being created at Florida hospitals so that medical students trained in Florida can... More
  • Castor Announces Shipyard Jobs Opportunity
    Aug 16, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today a boost to jobs at the Port of Tampa under a $1 million grant from the Department of Transportation shipyards initiative to Hendry Corporation, which will construct a new 1,200-ton floating dry-dock. “To boost our economic recovery, we must play to our strength... More
  • Castor Welcomes Adm. McRaven
    Aug 8, 2011 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the change of command at Tampa- headquartered U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM): “The change of command ceremony comes at a somber time for our community and our nation. My heart goes out to the families and friends of... More
  • Castor Tackles Housing Crisis
    Aug 3, 2011 - To create jobs in the Tampa Bay region, we must reinvigorate our efforts to heal the housing market, Congresswoman Kathy Castor said today as she sent a letter to the White House. Following up on a recent discussion with President Obama, Castor’s letter contains suggestions to tackle the housing cri... More
  • Opposing the Health Law, Florida Refuses Millions
    Aug 1, 2011 - When it comes to pursuing federal largess, most of the states that oppose the 2010 health care law have refused to let either principle or politics block their paths to the trough. If Washington is doling out dollars, Republican governors and legislators typically figure they might as well get their... More
  • Rep. Castor's Statement on Debt Ceiling Vote
    Aug 1, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding her vote on the bipartisan deficit reduction agreement: “Medicare, Social Security and Pell grants are protected in the bipartisan compromise. Our great nation avoids default and we reduce the debt. Despite the efforts of tea pa... More