Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act, which is poised to pass the U.S. House of Representatives this afternoon and be sent to President Obama: Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement about the Rev. Abe Brown. Castor attended Chamberlain High School when Brown was dean. She will speak at Saturday’s funeral. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor urges Floridians who are struggling to afford telephone service to stay connected by exploring the federal Lifeline and the state Link-Up initiatives. This week is National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week, but too few Floridians know they could be eligible for this vital help. Read more »

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor urged local veterans, military personnel and beneficiaries of service members who were involuntarily extended on active duty between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 to apply for retroactive supplemental pay by October 21, 2010. Thousands of veterans are eligible for these payments nationwide but many benefits have gone unclaimed. Castor called on the community to spread the word to ensure that military personnel and veterans receive the benefits they are due. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor toured a "weatherized" St. Petersburg home today to view energy-efficient improvements and jobs being spread throughout the community by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Due to its success over the past year, the Pinellas County Urban League won another $1.5 million to expand its weatherization initiative, create jobs and save local residents on electric bills. Read more »

In a letter to Congresswoman Kathy Castor today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Waxman and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Stupak released findings of how much BP has spent on advertising since the oil disaster. The findings were released to Castor because she prompted the probe. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding Florida winning a Race to the Top award: Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor joined Commerce Undersecretary and Tampa native Frank Sánchez today at a roundtable to discuss the importance of exports to Florida’s economy and jobs. Castor emphasized that the more goods and services exported from the Tampa Bay region, the more jobs will be created and sustained in our community. Read more »

This announcement by the Obama Administration is a good first step. The Interior Department and Minerals Management Service, unfortunately, have historically allowed oil companies to skirt regulations and not file environmental assessments and impact statements, another indication of the too-cozy, revolving door relationship between the regulators and the oil companies. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor and local seniors rallied today to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Social Security at Fountainview Estates, a 55 and older community in northwest Hillsborough County. Castor, a member of the House Seniors Task Force, is working to strengthen Social Security and fight off attempts in Washington to cut benefits. Read more »